Internationl Upgrades - Simple Fix
Feb 26, 2010, 5:16 pm
#46
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
Since 1998, I've used over 100 AA SWUs and had exactly one fail to clear (in 2002). And I've never had to buy Y, B or M. At least half cleared upon booking. DL's program works for some, but it would not work for me.
Feb 26, 2010, 5:19 pm
#47
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Northern VA
Programs: DL DM, UA 1K
Posts: 142
Agree. Use ExpertFlyer to find the Z fares, call and buy the upgraded M fare in a single step.
However, Z seats are assigned in an irregular manner, so I would like to see a system where if you have to fly on a certain day, and there are no Z-fares available at purchase, that you could be upgraded at the gate if seats are available and you are on the Z-waitlist.
However, Z seats are assigned in an irregular manner, so I would like to see a system where if you have to fly on a certain day, and there are no Z-fares available at purchase, that you could be upgraded at the gate if seats are available and you are on the Z-waitlist.
This is the system that should have always been in place and what I'm hoping they mean by SWU's being useable on the day of departure.
Feb 26, 2010, 5:27 pm
#48
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: Delta, mariott, national
Posts: 128
I fly to Europe all of the time and Delta had definitely raised their prices. I am flying to MUC on Sunday and an H fare cost me 1800$, for that much you should have the opportunity to upgrade. M came out at $3600 and for fun I checked business - $9000 are you serious?
Really, I can't believe in this business climate any company would pay so much for tickets, maybe I am just working for the wrong company?
On the other hand, I flew ATL-LAX-TPE-NRT-ATL in January and got an M fare from NRT-ATl, total $1500. I was able to use a PMU on that one, I thought that was reasonable.
Tim
Really, I can't believe in this business climate any company would pay so much for tickets, maybe I am just working for the wrong company?
On the other hand, I flew ATL-LAX-TPE-NRT-ATL in January and got an M fare from NRT-ATl, total $1500. I was able to use a PMU on that one, I thought that was reasonable.
Tim
Feb 26, 2010, 6:24 pm
#49
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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I wonder the total rationale behind getting rid of SWU's that work with EEP/Threshold awards vs Choice...