Upgrade Chances: The Definitive Thread
Mar 2, 2010, 3:59 pm
#661
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Mar 16, 2010, 5:11 pm
#663
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Orlando
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upgrade chances ATL-SJU?
I just bought a ticket SEA-ATL-SJU for next week. Not quite MR status, as it is $490ai but worth about 8000 MQM, which is what I want. I'm only there for 15 hrs.
This is my first experience looking for a medallion status (diamond) u/g on a non-domestic route. I've plugged the ATL-SJU portion of the route into EF, and searched for upgrade avaibility, but it doesn't recognize ATL-SJU nonstop.
Anyone have any experience doing this? 757s both legs, and wide open seat maps, but that doesn't mean much.
Thanks
This is my first experience looking for a medallion status (diamond) u/g on a non-domestic route. I've plugged the ATL-SJU portion of the route into EF, and searched for upgrade avaibility, but it doesn't recognize ATL-SJU nonstop.
Anyone have any experience doing this? 757s both legs, and wide open seat maps, but that doesn't mean much.
Thanks
Mar 16, 2010, 5:18 pm
#664
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SJU is a US territory. It is a domestic flight.
I am 100% on advanced upgrades for this route; you were probably typing something in wrong on EF.
I am 100% on advanced upgrades for this route; you were probably typing something in wrong on EF.
Mar 16, 2010, 5:25 pm
#665
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The Crown Room closed about a year ago as well as did the Presidents club. The duty free shop is also again open to those flying to the US with some excellent prices on alcohol, especially Rum and Vodka.^
Mar 16, 2010, 5:39 pm
#666
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Mar 16, 2010, 6:14 pm
#667
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When using EF, I had clicked on the domestic upgrade box for V class as I always have done. Nothing came back.
Now, I select the box for "other fare class" and enter "X', and it comes back with 9 avail down and back.
Excellent, and great to know now that I need to search for "X" for this.
Thanks.
Now, I select the box for "other fare class" and enter "X', and it comes back with 9 avail down and back.
Excellent, and great to know now that I need to search for "X" for this.
Thanks.
Mar 16, 2010, 9:13 pm
#669
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Good to hear! You can use the EF "Awards & Upgrades" link, and select "Business-Complimentary upgrades for elites (X)". This fare bucket is required for elite upgrades on flights where the forward cabin is marketed as Business rather than First.
Mar 17, 2010, 1:31 am
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I just bought a ticket SEA-ATL-SJU for next week. Not quite MR status, as it is $490ai but worth about 8000 MQM, which is what I want. I'm only there for 15 hrs.
This is my first experience looking for a medallion status (diamond) u/g on a non-domestic route. I've plugged the ATL-SJU portion of the route into EF, and searched for upgrade avaibility, but it doesn't recognize ATL-SJU nonstop.
Anyone have any experience doing this? 757s both legs, and wide open seat maps, but that doesn't mean much.
Thanks
This is my first experience looking for a medallion status (diamond) u/g on a non-domestic route. I've plugged the ATL-SJU portion of the route into EF, and searched for upgrade avaibility, but it doesn't recognize ATL-SJU nonstop.
Anyone have any experience doing this? 757s both legs, and wide open seat maps, but that doesn't mean much.
Thanks
Mar 28, 2010, 4:18 pm
#671
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2
Realistic Upgrade Chances
Some reason I wasn't automatically UG to F after purchasing a Y ticket (first time this has happened) as a GM. So, checked in online #1 of 14 now (SEA-ATL) w/ 4 F seats remaining. Understanding the ranking could change, what is realistic expectation for upgrade when on list prior to getting to airport? ie. #x of xx with x seats. Common math would say 2 of 22 with 2 seats would get upgraded, but when does this happen? At the gate? At the Ticket Counter when checking bags? My Y returns have already been UG. One time I didn't get UG as a Y was a BOS-SEA flight with a layover (same flight #) in MSP. They couldn't UG in BOS because they couldn't put me in the same exact seat for the MSP-SEA leg
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Mar 28, 2010, 5:48 pm
#672
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As they check in, only a GM on Y that bought/requested an upgrade before you did, a GM with an AMX Reserve card, A PM on Y with or without the AMX card or A DM on Y with or without the AMX card will be able to bump you out of the #1 spot on the list. And of course anyone that decides to actually buy a F/C or "A" (if available) fare for the flight. Upgrades likely will not occur until 30 minutes before the flight if there are still seats unreserved and 10 to 15 minutes if all seats are assigned but there are no-shows. Good luck, you most likely will get it as odds seem stacked in your favor.
Apr 7, 2010, 9:23 am
#674
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PDX-JFK Upgrade Chances?
I haven't flown this route before and I was wondering if someone could give me some odds on getting upgraded. I am a lowly Silver Medallion booked in T class on the 630a PDX-JFK on 4/25(sunday). I've had decent luck with upgrades flying out of SEA. I'm interested to hear your insights. Thanks!
Apr 7, 2010, 9:26 am
#675
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I haven't flown this route before and I was wondering if someone could give me some odds on getting upgraded. I am a lowly Silver Medallion booked in T class on the 630a PDX-JFK on 4/25(sunday). I've had decent luck with upgrades flying out of SEA. I'm interested to hear your insights. Thanks!