Are there any automatic upgrade programs left?
 

Are there any FF programs left that have automatic upgrades to business? I know that United sure doesn't do it (at least, not for me and I have their highest level). I am willing to COMP to any carrier that offers this service.

CO and NW offer domestic upgrades complementary to elites. It is automatic assuming you clear the electronic computer system.

AA offers free upgrades to elites on flights within North America if you pay full (Y) or nearly-full (B) fares. They function like upgrades on 500-mile upgrade credits in terms of when they're confirmed, capacity controls, etc., except that no credits are taken from your account.

USAirways still does.

That's mighty nice of you. But you may need them to reciprocate, which is a might bit harder at the top level<g>.

AirTran does for $35 over their full fare I believe.

Are you asking about domestic or international travel? I doubt you will find anyone willing to give you automatic upgrades on International segments at any level.

MilesBuzz???????????

AS does for MVPGolds - You can upgrade to F if a seat is available, no matter fare.
However, as you are a DL flyer, this is probably not an option.

Great for Left Coasters though http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif.

Don't forget HP

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Does AA offer this to OneWorld elites?

Anyone flying on YX don't need no stinkin' upgrades!

A fellow FT'er told me that Mexicana offers automatic upgrades to its top tier members.

Yes, NW as a Platnium elite, which by the way is only 75,000 miles does free upgrades to first on all domestic service for you and a companion, plus you can upgrade on CO flts as well for free.

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MX offers free upgrades to Golds confirmed 7 days in advance from any fare -- however you have to call to confirm (it isn't automatic). Also, the upgrades are booked in D (discounted business class) rather than in a special upgrade inventory.

MX offers free upgrades to Silvers from full fares only, I think. At the airport may be a different story. They'll also known to offer Hottie Operational Upgrades©. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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KLM Elites get free upgrades on NW domestic metal, all you'll need is a european address to get into the KLM program.

MilesBuzz seems like the appropriate place for this.

Northwest provides complimentary upgrades to elite members and companion upgrades to gold and platinum members on domestic flights, including to/from Canada. This is from any fare and it's on a space-available basis. Silvers can get confirmation the night before their flights, golds up to three days prior and plats (I believe) up to five days prior. By reading the board, success in receiving upgrades varies but I have to tell you that as a gold elite, it is VERY rare that I don't receive an upgrade to FC. I've even received them on standard (minimum miles) award tickets. Much of this right now may be due to a softer market for business travel, but if there is a more consistent program in the industry for domestic upgrades from even the lowest fares, I'm not sure that I know what it is.