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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 5:41 pm
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Fare Code V upgrade to first possible?

Flying PHX-ATL and complimentary upgrade looks slim.

Is it possible to upgrade to first with miles and if so how and how much?



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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 5:44 pm
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Originally Posted by JDErickson
Flying PHX-ATL and complimentary upgrade looks slim.

Is it possible to upgrade to first with miles and if so how and how much?



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Not from a V class fare. IIRC upgrading domestic flights with miles would require a K fare or higher, even if upgrade inventory is available.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 8:30 pm
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I have been upgraded on a V fare before so it is possible but def hard going to a hub.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 8:33 pm
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Originally Posted by MrAAUGA
I have been upgraded on a V fare before so it is possible but def hard going to a hub.
I believe the OP was talking about a miles upgrade, not a medallion upgrade. Miles upgrades require K+.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 9:31 pm
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Originally Posted by a7800
I believe the OP was talking about a miles upgrade, not a medallion upgrade. Miles upgrades require K+.
I know. I should have worded it better to say "while chances are slim, it is still possible to get a comp upgrade on a V fare"
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:28 pm
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Originally Posted by MrAAUGA
I know. I should have worded it better to say "while chances are slim, it is still possible to get a comp upgrade on a V fare"
I think you are still missing the point. V fares are not upgradable with miles.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:43 pm
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Originally Posted by indufan
I think you are still missing the point. V fares are not upgradable with miles.
.....and the point that the OP was asking about upgrading WITH MILES.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 6:23 am
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Also, if the cabin looks full and RU medallion upgrade inventory is already 0, then it is highly unlikely that there is RP inventory for mile upgrades either.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 8:57 am
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Originally Posted by MrAAUGA
I know. I should have worded it better to say "while chances are slim, it is still possible to get a comp upgrade on a V fare"
DM on a V fare or SM tickets trumps most PM on the UG totem pole.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 9:53 am
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Also, if the cabin looks full and RU medallion upgrade inventory is already 0, then it is highly unlikely that there is RP inventory for mile upgrades either.
14 of 16 show open in first so they must be holding off upgrades. Coach is 99% full. 4 days before departure. Looks like it will be a nail biter at the gate.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:01 am
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Are they selling P fares for less than the coach seats now too?
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