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Jan 10, 2006 | 9:37 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SLC/DCA
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For Delta all you have to do is become a Medallion member (Silver, Gold or Platinum) ... then you just have to request the upgrades at the time of booking and again at check-in if the upgrade request hasnt cleared ...
Jan 10, 2006 | 2:03 pm
#3
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Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
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It is rare for any airline to give away free upgrades unless you are a member of their frequent flyer program... and an upper member at that.
You may want to check the specific airline forums you are looking for an upgrade on to see how each airline handles this issue.
You may want to check the specific airline forums you are looking for an upgrade on to see how each airline handles this issue.
Jan 11, 2006 | 9:17 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: EBG
Posts: 13
At SAS
.. usually the only reason to get an upgrade is if you're in a fully/ over booked coach and they are able to squeeze another paying passenger in, if they have room in business they will offer upgrades to Gold card holders.
Jan 14, 2006 | 7:00 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: LA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Silver, former UA 1K, SPG AMEX addict
Posts: 236
many airlines will upgrade you if you purchase a FULL FARE (Y) coach ticket, so long as you are part of their frequent flyer program (normally you do NOT need a high level of membership with a full-fare ticket)
Jan 18, 2006 | 3:40 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 96
Originally Posted by Flyiboy
Does anyone know how to upgrade without using your points? Mainly on SAS,Air France, UA and Delta. T
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
Jan 18, 2006 | 6:29 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: MCO - Where's the Admirals Club?
Programs: AA Plat, HH Gold, MR Gold
Posts: 1,268
Originally Posted by Flyiboy
Does anyone know how to upgrade without using your points? Mainly on SAS,Air France, UA and Delta. T
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
"How can I score a free upgrade to First Class if I buy a discounted coach seat but don't fly very often???"
I've buried that secret inside a coffee can somewhere in my vast Florida wetlands ranch. If you want to purchase prospecting rights call me at 1-800-GULLIBLE
Jan 18, 2006 | 8:34 pm
#11
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Massachusetts, USA; AA 2.996MM & Plat Pro, DL 1MM, GM & Flying Colonel
Posts: 25,038
Originally Posted by SlowTrekker
Did you mean:
"How can I score a free upgrade to First Class if I buy a discounted coach seat but don't fly very often???"
I've buried that secret inside a coffee can somewhere in my vast Florida wetlands ranch. If you want to purchase prospecting rights call me at 1-800-GULLIBLE...
"How can I score a free upgrade to First Class if I buy a discounted coach seat but don't fly very often???"
I've buried that secret inside a coffee can somewhere in my vast Florida wetlands ranch. If you want to purchase prospecting rights call me at 1-800-GULLIBLE...
In a couple of years the OP may well be helping us.
Jan 18, 2006 | 9:25 pm
#12
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: MCO - Where's the Admirals Club?
Programs: AA Plat, HH Gold, MR Gold
Posts: 1,268
Originally Posted by Efrem
Newbies can make easy targets, but let's cut the guy a little slack. The world is full of places where it's not about earning something, but about knowing how to ask for it. FTers know that airline upgrades don't tend to work that way, but the rest of the world may not - and asking "Does anybody know...?" is not an offensive way to try to find out.
In a couple of years the OP may well be helping us.
In a couple of years the OP may well be helping us.
BTW, that noob label applies to me as well.
Jan 18, 2006 | 9:54 pm
#13
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-WAW-EWR
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Posts: 8,752
Originally Posted by Flyiboy
Does anyone know how to upgrade without using your points? Mainly on SAS,Air France, UA and Delta. T
Thanks,
David
Thanks,
David
Good luck though!
Last edited by SuperFlyBoy; Jan 18, 2006 at 10:04 pm Reason: spelling
Jan 19, 2006 | 4:21 am
#14
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gteborg Sweden
Programs: BA GOLD/AMEX Plat.
Posts: 1,045
Originally Posted by SlowTrekker
Did you mean:
"How can I score a free upgrade to First Class if I buy a discounted coach seat but don't fly very often???"
I've buried that secret inside a coffee can somewhere in my vast Florida wetlands ranch. If you want to purchase prospecting rights call me at 1-800-GULLIBLE
"How can I score a free upgrade to First Class if I buy a discounted coach seat but don't fly very often???"
I've buried that secret inside a coffee can somewhere in my vast Florida wetlands ranch. If you want to purchase prospecting rights call me at 1-800-GULLIBLE
David
Ps.
I havent been called a newbie since I came out...
Jan 19, 2006 | 7:29 am
#15
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Originally Posted by Flyiboy
...How do you think I got my car.......????...