Are SWUs and VIPs the only game in town?
Jan 30, 2007 | 8:12 pm
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Are SWUs and VIPs the only game in town?
I notice lots of activity regarding UA SWUs and AA VIPs--both of which I am familiar with for international upgrades. Do the other major US Airlines not have similar offerings for their most loyal frequent flyers?
Jan 30, 2007 | 8:43 pm
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DL gives heavily-restricted (good only on the most expensive fares) systemwide upgrades to Delta top-tier frequent flyers but they are not transferable.
US used to have systemwide upgrades, but I don't know what's up with that nowadays (if anything).
Jan 31, 2007 | 5:13 pm
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US Airways gives Chairmans Preferred members 2 systemwide (Europe & Hawaii) upgrade certificates good for a one way upgrade with a companion. They are only good on higher fare classes.
