How can I upgrade myself on Continental?
Jan 23, 2009, 8:25 am
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How can I upgrade myself on Continental?
Hello my friends,
Apologies for the ignorance as I am not usually a Continental flier. As such, I do not have status with Continental but I was curious what are my options for upgrading myself on a flight? Is there a miles upgrade? Perhaps a co-pay? Or some instrument that can be traded? Many thanks for the help.
Rupesh
Apologies for the ignorance as I am not usually a Continental flier. As such, I do not have status with Continental but I was curious what are my options for upgrading myself on a flight? Is there a miles upgrade? Perhaps a co-pay? Or some instrument that can be traded? Many thanks for the help.
Rupesh
Jan 23, 2009, 8:27 am
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CO does not use any upgrade instruments so your options are to use miles (domestic) or miles + a copay (Business First markets).
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...e/default.aspx
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...e/default.aspx
Jan 23, 2009, 8:47 am
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CO does not use any upgrade instruments so your options are to use miles (domestic) or miles + a copay (Business First markets).
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...e/default.aspx
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US...e/default.aspx
Jan 23, 2009, 8:54 am
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Jan 23, 2009, 9:10 am
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Advance confirmed upgrade rewards are given out based on availability. If no availability exists at the time of request, you will be placed on the waitlist, and will receive the upgrade as soon as a space opens up. On the waitlist itself, you will be prioritized above regular elites waiting for automatic upgrades (EUAs), but below those elites who are on upgrade rewards like yourself.
Jan 23, 2009, 9:12 am
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To the OP, if you get the miles and call in for the upgrade and the inventory isn't immediately available, ask to be put on the waitlist for the upgrade. Much easier than calling back and checking all the time. And you generally have to ask, as the agents will not always offer it to you.
Jan 23, 2009, 9:16 am
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If this might be more than a one-time thing, you could also go for a status match.
Jan 23, 2009, 9:25 am
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Jan 23, 2009, 9:57 am
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