Best way to get my parents upgraded
Jan 30, 2010, 10:16 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Best way to get my parents upgraded
I am taking my parents to Orlando next month. I would like to get them into first class. I have PMUs I am willing to use, I am also platinum, so I have companion upgrades as well. What is my best strategy to get us into first class - is there a limit to the number of companions I can use my PMUs on? I am flying from Boston to Orlando if that makes any difference.
Jan 30, 2010, 10:19 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: MSP
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Companion UG's will put you and them near the bottom of the UG list. Ability to use the PMU's will be dependant on DL releasing UG inventory, but may well be your best route to ensure getting your parents UG'd, so call, call early, call often until the inventory is released. Good luck!
Jan 30, 2010, 10:25 am
#3
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What fare class are the tickets? PMU's can only be used on Y, B, M, H, Q, K (for domestic,
Y, B, M for international). Same for domestic companion upgrades (which will be
even tougher to get).
L, U, T don't qualify either way.
Y, B, M for international). Same for domestic companion upgrades (which will be
even tougher to get).
L, U, T don't qualify either way.
Jan 30, 2010, 10:25 am
#4
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NYC
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I moved out of MCO before they significantly downsized the sheer number of seats in and out (and before the merger). But it was always one of the easiest stations for upgrades, because of all the leisure travellers. Very rarely did I fail to score an upgrade in the four-plus years I lived there... and often they were still selling them at the gate at boarding time.
Of course, it's always a bit of a gamble because MCO flights are the absolute worst experiences in coach.
Of course, it's always a bit of a gamble because MCO flights are the absolute worst experiences in coach.
Jan 30, 2010, 3:32 pm
#5
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Jan 30, 2010, 8:50 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Posts: 6,580
What happened was that at the upgrade window there was V inventory so i took a V upgrade for myself and grandma was upgraded as a companion as well.