Upgrade Chances MCO-FRA-MCO?
Oct 24, 2010, 11:55 am
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Upgrade Chances MCO-FRA-MCO?
Does anyone have insight into historical F loads for the week before Christmas from MCO-FRA and a return FRA-MCO during the first week of the New Year?
The contemplated upgrade would be from paid Biz to F using UA SWU's. Am I correct that these are only good on day of travel, at the airport, and of course space available?
Although biz is filling up, F looks pretty open during these weeks. Equipment changes to 747-4 during this time.
It doesn't seem like there would be many business travelers during the Holiday period. Anyone familiar with this route?
Thanks.
The contemplated upgrade would be from paid Biz to F using UA SWU's. Am I correct that these are only good on day of travel, at the airport, and of course space available?
Although biz is filling up, F looks pretty open during these weeks. Equipment changes to 747-4 during this time.
It doesn't seem like there would be many business travelers during the Holiday period. Anyone familiar with this route?
Thanks.
Oct 24, 2010, 2:43 pm
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Wow, they changed it to a 747-400, the last time I checked they were planning to use a A340 beginning of September.
I think your chances should be quite good. I flew this route this month and there were 6 (FRA-MCO) and 7 (MCO-FRA) people in F. Me and my girlfriend were on a F award and I know for certain that 3 people upgraded, so I guess the normal F load isn't too high.
I think your chances should be quite good. I flew this route this month and there were 6 (FRA-MCO) and 7 (MCO-FRA) people in F. Me and my girlfriend were on a F award and I know for certain that 3 people upgraded, so I guess the normal F load isn't too high.
Oct 24, 2010, 3:08 pm
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Looking at 15DEC-25DEC on the MCO-FRA flight, you'll be fine, especially since its a 744. F won't go out empty by any means, but you won't have any issues upgrading.
Looking at 1JAN-8JAN on FRA-MCO, pretty much the same, even better chances than the outbound.
And yes you're correct, UA SWUs need to be done same day, standby basis only.
Looking at 1JAN-8JAN on FRA-MCO, pretty much the same, even better chances than the outbound.
And yes you're correct, UA SWUs need to be done same day, standby basis only.
Oct 24, 2010, 3:27 pm
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Oct 24, 2010, 3:34 pm
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