Upgrade with Miles at Check-in?
Feb 6, 2002 | 1:13 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: North America
Programs: FT Member #8119 F & J Free Agent
Posts: 6,557
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by svpii:
I know that recently on my CLT_LGW leg when I had left the transatlantic upgrade certs on my desk at home (*gasp*), the agent first asked if I would like to upgrade w/ miles - until he noticed I was booked in K class, which couldn't be upgraded w/ miles.. so I think you can, but it's risky... if you're prepared to do that, why not go ahead and do it now? Hoping for an operational upgrade?
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I know that recently on my CLT_LGW leg when I had left the transatlantic upgrade certs on my desk at home (*gasp*), the agent first asked if I would like to upgrade w/ miles - until he noticed I was booked in K class, which couldn't be upgraded w/ miles.. so I think you can, but it's risky... if you're prepared to do that, why not go ahead and do it now? Hoping for an operational upgrade?
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Fortunately, now you can upgrade that K class ticket with miles. Excellent change for Dividend miles.
One-Way Upgrade Awards
One-way upgrades are available within North America and between North America and Europe.
US Airways One-Class Upgrades
Unrestricted Fare
Restricted Fare
MILEAGE LEVEL
AWARD CODE
MILEAGE LEVEL
AWARD CODE
One-way between North America1 and Europe
10,000
(J, C, Y or B class fares)
USE1
20,000
(M, H, K or Q class fares)
USE2
Feb 6, 2002 | 4:42 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: CH, D, USA
Posts: 1,801
Hey guys, Swissair (and it's successor) are probably the best on this one:
UG anytime in advance (based on availibility) with miles
UG at Check-In or up to 30 min prior at gate using miles w/o fee
If you're TCQM (elite) also from paid C to F anytime up to 30 min prior.
And: If you're TCQM also ONBOARD EVEN WITH FREE TICKET !!! Allows double upgrades as well!
UG anytime in advance (based on availibility) with miles
UG at Check-In or up to 30 min prior at gate using miles w/o fee
If you're TCQM (elite) also from paid C to F anytime up to 30 min prior.
And: If you're TCQM also ONBOARD EVEN WITH FREE TICKET !!! Allows double upgrades as well!
Feb 6, 2002 | 6:24 pm
#19
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,958
Wow... I'm so happy I am a 1P with United... it sounds like it's hard to u/g with other airlines. Most of the ug's w/ United are all electronic and don't charge *any* fees whatsoever (unless you need to buy more certs)....
I am surprised some of these airlines still want to issue paper certs for some of these segments!
When using miles for United, you just call it in, if it can be confirmed, *ZAP*, they're out of your account.
-nate
I am surprised some of these airlines still want to issue paper certs for some of these segments!
When using miles for United, you just call it in, if it can be confirmed, *ZAP*, they're out of your account.
-nate