Upgrade Question
Oct 24, 2012 | 3:14 am
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Upgrade Question
Forgive my stupidity in asking this question, but this is the first year I have been above FO, and I was wondering when if ever I should see my upgrade clear? The way I understand the upgrade process at 3 days out I am "supposed" to be able to clear for an upgrade at GM, is that realistic, or should I expect to ask/see this if I am lucky at the gate? I am under the 3 day mark now, and still on upgrade requested.
Oct 24, 2012 | 3:46 am
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There are numerous threads devoted to this topic. The bottom line is that the timing of the upgrades is highly dependent on the route, not necessarily the calendar.
For instance, I recently flew MSP-ATL-PIT. The upgrade for the ATL-PIT leg cleared five days before the flight. The upgrade for the MSP-ATL leg cleared one hour before the flight.
Location, location, location.
For instance, I recently flew MSP-ATL-PIT. The upgrade for the ATL-PIT leg cleared five days before the flight. The upgrade for the MSP-ATL leg cleared one hour before the flight.
Location, location, location.
Oct 24, 2012 | 6:00 am
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RRDD is right. I'm a DM and had had my upgrade clear several times this year around an hour before the flight.
It depends on the flight, route, seats available and how heavy the flight is with other Medallion members.
My approach is "if I get upgraded, excellent. If not, I don't care as I bought a coach ticket."
It depends on the flight, route, seats available and how heavy the flight is with other Medallion members.
My approach is "if I get upgraded, excellent. If not, I don't care as I bought a coach ticket."
Oct 24, 2012 | 7:20 am
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And dont fall for the "just because there are F seats available that you missed your upgrade" logic that people seem to get into around here because there are a multitude of reasons why F seats might be open including FCM or more medallions requesting upgrades than F seats
Oct 24, 2012 | 9:25 pm
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Also does anyone know if I split the PNR on an upcoming reservation with someone with no status will they be able to stay in the economy comfort seat with me, or will it kick them out of there seat to one that is not economy comfort or preferred seats?
Oct 24, 2012 | 9:51 pm
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They will stay in the EC seat.
Oct 25, 2012 | 3:44 am
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