Is the automatic Y class upgrade based on V availability?
Mar 25, 2010 | 2:53 pm
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Is the automatic Y class upgrade based on V availability?
Simple enough question -- is the automatic Y class upgrade available only if V is available? Or does it work based on F availability? Furthermore, is it pure Y class only or various types of Y (I think I'm in YA00A0VN) or something close to that)?
Mar 25, 2010 | 3:29 pm
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So, I think the follow-up to your original question is...
Yes, what you are thinking is correct. If you are booked in "Y" and not immediately upgraded, that means the advanced upgrade fare class (either V or X depending on the flight) is 0 and you'll likely have to wait and see how you stand at the airport.
I do believe, however, that as a Y passenger, you'll be very high on the list regardless of your medallion status... Someone might want to verify that.
Yes, what you are thinking is correct. If you are booked in "Y" and not immediately upgraded, that means the advanced upgrade fare class (either V or X depending on the flight) is 0 and you'll likely have to wait and see how you stand at the airport.
I do believe, however, that as a Y passenger, you'll be very high on the list regardless of your medallion status... Someone might want to verify that.
Mar 25, 2010 | 4:27 pm
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correct ...
no, based on my knowledge of the system, that is all correct ...
it comes from the V/X bucket, and Y places you near the top for airport upgrade list.
it comes from the V/X bucket, and Y places you near the top for airport upgrade list.
Mar 25, 2010 | 4:30 pm
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So, I think the follow-up to your original question is...
Yes, what you are thinking is correct. If you are booked in "Y" and not immediately upgraded, that means the advanced upgrade fare class (either V or X depending on the flight) is 0 and you'll likely have to wait and see how you stand at the airport.
I do believe, however, that as a Y passenger, you'll be very high on the list regardless of your medallion status... Someone might want to verify that.
Yes, what you are thinking is correct. If you are booked in "Y" and not immediately upgraded, that means the advanced upgrade fare class (either V or X depending on the flight) is 0 and you'll likely have to wait and see how you stand at the airport.
I do believe, however, that as a Y passenger, you'll be very high on the list regardless of your medallion status... Someone might want to verify that.
-RM
Mar 25, 2010 | 4:32 pm
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very true ... but ...
very true -- but also keep in mind that once you reach the airport, all bets are off and the time of purchase doesn't really matter and it's all SkyMiles Status + Fare Class
Mar 25, 2010 | 4:39 pm
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Good to know; thanks all for the replies.
My guess as to why the upgrade hasn't cleared is because it's a Vegas flight on a Sunday evening. From what I understand the airlines rarely release upgrade availability on the LAS flights (especially on Fridays/Sundays) till the last minute due to the much higher percentage of purchased F fares. And I'm sure that the fact that it's going to DTW doesn't help either...
My guess as to why the upgrade hasn't cleared is because it's a Vegas flight on a Sunday evening. From what I understand the airlines rarely release upgrade availability on the LAS flights (especially on Fridays/Sundays) till the last minute due to the much higher percentage of purchased F fares. And I'm sure that the fact that it's going to DTW doesn't help either...