KL/DL codeshare upgrade
Jul 21, 2015 | 12:49 pm
#1
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KL/DL codeshare upgrade
Is it possible to upgrade using the MSP-AMS leg on the following itinerary using Skymiles? If so, can MSP-AMS be in M or does it need to be in B or Y? Do I research upgrade space via the Flying Blue website or via Delta?
KL/DL MSP-AMS
KL/HV AMS-AYT
KL/HV AYT-AMS
KL/DL AMS-MSP
We're booking in this manner because DL doesn't offer a through fare to to AYT while KL does.
KL/DL MSP-AMS
KL/HV AMS-AYT
KL/HV AYT-AMS
KL/DL AMS-MSP
We're booking in this manner because DL doesn't offer a through fare to to AYT while KL does.
Jul 21, 2015 | 1:22 pm
#2
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You would need to book in Y/B/M and need Z class inventory on KLM which should be viewable as a normal revenue 'discounted business' fare if you do a dummy booking search.
Jul 21, 2015 | 1:30 pm
#3
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MSP-AMS will be always DL operated. You need M+ fare and you have to call Delta.
Transavia is a pricefighter; only one class: economy, no business class available.
Transavia is a pricefighter; only one class: economy, no business class available.
Jul 22, 2015 | 6:34 am
#4
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Oops was thinking KL metal... you're right MSP<>AMS is DL metal so you'll have to call since you would need 'OP' inventory on the DL flights which can't be seen through any of the booking websites.
Jul 30, 2015 | 9:24 am
#5
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After being told it wasn't possible, we were able to book as KL operated by DL, and KL operated by HV, ticket on DL stock, and upgrade using DL miles.
Thank you all as always.
Thank you all as always.