Best Airline for upgrading to First Class
Jan 15, 2009 | 1:34 pm
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Best Airline for upgrading to First Class
Hi everyone, just wondering in your opinion, which airline is the best for using miles and or paying for an upgrade from Economy to First class?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jan 15, 2009 | 2:51 pm
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aa,dl,ua....because i/we have mi's on them....the ug's seem to be harder to get lately....
why are you asking?...how much flying do you do?, where do you fly from?....are u in the us....
good luck...
why are you asking?...how much flying do you do?, where do you fly from?....are u in the us....
good luck...
Jan 15, 2009 | 4:26 pm
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AA is one of the easiest/cheapest to obtain upgrades on, especially for elites.
What you get in the premium cabins differs somewhat, of course, so what you consider "best" after getting these varies by carrier, equipment, and configuration.
What you get in the premium cabins differs somewhat, of course, so what you consider "best" after getting these varies by carrier, equipment, and configuration.
Jan 16, 2009 | 10:07 am
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If you don't have any elite status and you fly routes served by Alaska Airlines, the ability to buy upgrades (space permitting) within 24 hours of departure is a nice features (ranging from $50 for up to 1250 miles to $200 for 3,751+ miles).
Last edited by Kate_Canuck; Jan 18, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Jan 16, 2009 | 12:55 pm
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I've got a hunch the easiest/cheapest airline to upgrade on might be FL. I've only flown AirTran a couple times, but they always seem to be hawking first class seats for maybe $50.
Now best experience? That's another story..... :-)
Now best experience? That's another story..... :-)
Jan 16, 2009 | 4:38 pm
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I assume since OP is wanting to upgrade Y->F, then the query is only about domestic airlines. Also, since OP does not mention, am guessing no elite status either.
Altho I fly neither, I hear good things about AS and CO service in F. (Does AS still put a prayer on the meal tray?
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Altho I fly neither, I hear good things about AS and CO service in F. (Does AS still put a prayer on the meal tray?
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Jan 16, 2009 | 6:26 pm
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Jan 17, 2009 | 8:00 pm
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I believe Northwest allows you to purchase an upgrade for $150 when you check in online (if available). Might be the cheapest way for non-elites to upgrade.
Jan 18, 2009 | 12:24 pm
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Jan 18, 2009 | 10:51 pm
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I was going to write management but don't have time for such crap and it would be pointless as we know this policy was approved at the highest levels. That being said I would gladly accept fortune cookie proselytizing on any US airline that serves Alaskan Amber ^ instead of Heinekin and the other swill commonly sold in flight.