Is this flight easy for upgrade?
Jul 25, 2008 | 7:48 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2008
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Is this flight easy for upgrade?
I have the option to fly between IAH and EWR on Monday August 25 on either flight # 210 which is a 767-200 or flight #1577 which is a 757-200. I will be on a discounted economy fair. My question is, which flight is easier for upgrade (I am a Platinum)? My understanding is that on these flights, it is nearly impossible to get upgraded, even for a PLAT.
Which flight do you guys recommend for me to take? Timing differences are minimal as the 757 leaves about 30 minutes before the other flight.
Which flight do you guys recommend for me to take? Timing differences are minimal as the 757 leaves about 30 minutes before the other flight.
Jul 25, 2008 | 8:59 am
#2
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CO210 invariably makes the most sense because it has 25 F seats instead of the 16F on the 757-200. And FWIW, back in my Silver Elite days, I routinely got upgraded on CO210 via EUA whenever it was operated with a widebody.
Jul 25, 2008 | 10:09 am
#3
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The only time i did not get upgraded between IAH and EWR was this year on a EWR-IAH 6:30am flight on a 767-200. Apparently the flight was full of PLats (including myself) and there was only 1 upgrade that flight.
Jul 25, 2008 | 11:01 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 3,169
the 762 and 752 only differ by 2 or 4 seats or something like that.
much better f:y ratio on the 762. but on IAH-EWR, you never know.
FWIW, if you dont get up'd, at least you're gauranteed some type of IFE on the 762.
much better f:y ratio on the 762. but on IAH-EWR, you never know.
FWIW, if you dont get up'd, at least you're gauranteed some type of IFE on the 762.
Jul 25, 2008 | 11:19 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2007
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As a Plat, you probably have a chance, although you shouldn't get your hopes up. As a Gold, I'm 1/12 EWR-IAH this year for EUAs, although I do generally fly in on Sundays and out on Fridays, which limits my chances, even on refundable tix.
Jul 25, 2008 | 11:46 am
#6
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Thanks guys for your feedback. I decided to book the 767-200 flight since I will have 15 minutes extra to make my connection from PTY. I was able to get 19A which i belieive is a bulkhead. Upgrade or not, it doesnt matter too much as i will be flying the next day in BF to Frankfurt in the 767-200 (watch out for my trip report).