Novis looking for upgrades
Jan 8, 2002 | 3:21 pm
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Novis looking for upgrades
I'm looking for avenues to upgrade 5 one-way coach fare tix on AA. AA says 15,000 miles needed each. I need 2 more sets (30,000 total). It's a family trip in June and want to reticket at the upgrade if possible, to lock-in. I obviously don't fly all that much and have used up all ideas such as signing up for new credit cards etc. Suggestions?? thanks.
Jan 8, 2002 | 6:51 pm
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Unlike some airlines, American does not require you to have the miles in hand to secure the upgraded space. You will need it by the time you fly.
If you really want to upgrade, secure your party in the upgrade class and then work on getting the miles---going on mileage runs, buying magazines or eating a boatload of cearl, take your pick.
If you really want to upgrade, secure your party in the upgrade class and then work on getting the miles---going on mileage runs, buying magazines or eating a boatload of cearl, take your pick.
Jan 8, 2002 | 6:58 pm
#8
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Not appreciated. Your self amusment must have entertained your friend(s) throughout your life.
I would appreciate any input on successful means of obtaining my upgrades. Perhaps another idea which would add points fast (along the lines of the credit card sign-up) or a forum for purchasing them.
I love to pursue the little things in life that mean so much to others.
Thank you.
I would appreciate any input on successful means of obtaining my upgrades. Perhaps another idea which would add points fast (along the lines of the credit card sign-up) or a forum for purchasing them.
I love to pursue the little things in life that mean so much to others.
Thank you.
Jan 8, 2002 | 7:06 pm
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Well, Tango's suggestions were good ones. We don't "purchase" miles here-- well, not directly anyway. Try a mileage run (or 5.) You'll like it.
If not, it's gonna' be Infinite Airways miles for you.
If not, it's gonna' be Infinite Airways miles for you.
Jan 8, 2002 | 8:55 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by meflem:
Anybody? ideas/suggestions? from "don't upgrade your kids, cause you'll spoil them" to... "I've got 2 upgrades you can have because of a use-it or lose-it situation"
Ha-.</font>
Anybody? ideas/suggestions? from "don't upgrade your kids, cause you'll spoil them" to... "I've got 2 upgrades you can have because of a use-it or lose-it situation"
Ha-.</font>
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Jan 8, 2002 | 9:23 pm
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Duh.. the ebay reference was a joke as well. You can not sell them.
Typical plane has 100+ coach seats and 20 first. EVERYONE wants the first class seats. Full fare passengers and 100,000 mils a year fliers have trouble getting them.
Good luck.
Jan 8, 2002 | 9:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by dcwcce:
Thought crossed my mind - Anyone have experience flying FC with the Kids back in Coach ?
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Thought crossed my mind - Anyone have experience flying FC with the Kids back in Coach ?
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I think it depends on your kids, their age, their attitude about this and their manners.
Jan 9, 2002 | 5:52 am
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This is not a "Buzz"-worthy posting. I will move it to the most(?) appropriate place, which is "Coupon Connection".
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