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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 3:44 pm
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Checking for upgrade space without calling?
Hi all,

I've searched but couldn't find the right thread.

My friend who is a SE has an M ticket going TPAC. Is there a way to find out whether there's space for upgrade without calling? I know I could do it on the website back in the NW days, but can't figure out how to do it now. If it were me I could just waitlist as a plat, but silver can't waitlist for upgrades.... Any help appreciated.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 3:52 pm
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A phone call may be easier than an ExpertFlyer subscription for a single inquiry.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 3:59 pm
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
A phone call may be easier than an ExpertFlyer subscription for a single inquiry.
There's no space now, so I'd have to call daily to see if any opened up. Which class would I be looking for in EF?
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 4:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Orion316
Which class would I be looking for in EF?
Z Class.
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 4:43 pm
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And with Expertflyer you can set it to search for you and email you when space in the bucket opens up.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by gleff
And with Expertflyer you can set it to search for you and email you when space in the bucket opens up.
I subscribe to EF and recently called Delta to get waitlisted on a TPAC flight because EF said Z0 for my flight. Even though EF listed Z0, I was able to upgrade my flight. I've noticed this before, are there issues between EF and Delta that cause this information to be incorrect? Thanks.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 10:10 am
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Originally Posted by gleff
And with Expertflyer you can set it to search for you and email you when space in the bucket opens up.
I'm an EF noob -- can I get away with the basic plan for that or do I need prem?
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 10:53 am
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Originally Posted by Orion316
I'm an EF noob -- can I get away with the basic plan for that or do I need prem?
gleff has described an alert. This is a premium feature.

http://www.expertflyer.com/frequent-flyer-programs

The list of supported airlines and supported award/upgrade classes should be significant to prospective users.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 11:42 am
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Originally Posted by 3Cforme
gleff has described an alert. This is a premium feature.

http://www.expertflyer.com/frequent-flyer-programs

The list of supported airlines and supported award/upgrade classes should be significant to prospective users.
Thanks!
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