Can I use TrueBlue points to upgrade from a Blue seat to Extra Space?
Mar 15, 2019, 3:17 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: BA GLD for LIfe, AA PLT 2 MM miler, B6 Mosaic, Star GLD; HH Diamond; Marriott PLT, IHG Plat
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Can I use TrueBlue points to upgrade from a Blue seat to Extra Space?
I'm a Mosaic member. Someone told me that I could purchase a Blue Seat and then use a few points to get an extra legroom seat. Is that correct?
It looks like you can't do that to upgrade to Mint seats. I'd love to upgrade but am flying for a startup (of which I'm a co-founder) and can't see setting the tone of 1st class travel at a startup.
It looks like you can't do that to upgrade to Mint seats. I'd love to upgrade but am flying for a startup (of which I'm a co-founder) and can't see setting the tone of 1st class travel at a startup.
Mar 15, 2019, 3:22 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NYC
Posts: 280
I'm a Mosaic member. Someone told me that I could purchase a Blue Seat and then use a few points to get an extra legroom seat. Is that correct?
It looks like you can't do that to upgrade to Mint seats. I'd love to upgrade but am flying for a startup (of which I'm a co-founder) and can't see setting the tone of 1st class travel at a startup.
It looks like you can't do that to upgrade to Mint seats. I'd love to upgrade but am flying for a startup (of which I'm a co-founder) and can't see setting the tone of 1st class travel at a startup.
Mar 22, 2019, 10:42 am
#4
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 43
I'm a Mosaic member. Someone told me that I could purchase a Blue Seat and then use a few points to get an extra legroom seat. Is that correct?
It looks like you can't do that to upgrade to Mint seats. I'd love to upgrade but am flying for a startup (of which I'm a co-founder) and can't see setting the tone of 1st class travel at a startup.
It looks like you can't do that to upgrade to Mint seats. I'd love to upgrade but am flying for a startup (of which I'm a co-founder) and can't see setting the tone of 1st class travel at a startup.
Mar 23, 2019, 9:45 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Cape Cod
Programs: Free agent
Posts: 1,535
Mint is never available as a points upgrade, only a full booking. Would be a nice offer for Mosaic at a discounted rate but I would be shocked if they did it. They fill those seats with revenue pax.
Mar 25, 2019, 9:46 am
#6
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 43
They should offer it as a last minute gate upgrade (for points or discounted price) for Mosaics. I've flown Mint quite a few times with just one or two other people in the cabin
Mar 25, 2019, 12:16 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Cape Cod
Programs: Free agent
Posts: 1,535
They usually offer a flat upgrade fee (I've heard/seen 350-500 depending on the route) at the gate if there are seats left. My recent flights (LAS/SFO/LAX) have been full or 1/2 open seats in Mint.
I think any discounted Mint buy-up would be great for off-peak flights (Looking at you 10:45pm JFK-LAX)
I think any discounted Mint buy-up would be great for off-peak flights (Looking at you 10:45pm JFK-LAX)