Finding Intl. upgrades on nwa.com
Dec 24, 2004, 8:30 am
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Finding Intl. upgrades on nwa.com
From some recent posts, I gather it is possible to find upgradable international fares (e.g., Bos-Ams on Feb. 8 return Feb. 13) but I can't seem to figure out how to work it. I go to Awards Reservations and it only shows me how to get a full ticket for miles which I don't want. I want to know what the cheapest upgradable fare is availalbe. I can get the info from the Elite line but it would be good to be able to do my homework first. Any help appreciated.
On another matter, I had my first experience with Platinum companion upgrade and it was was great; got BOS-SEA automatically upgraded on the first day available.
Joe 747
On another matter, I had my first experience with Platinum companion upgrade and it was was great; got BOS-SEA automatically upgraded on the first day available.
Joe 747
Dec 24, 2004, 8:36 am
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Originally Posted by Joe747
From some recent posts, I gather it is possible to find upgradable international fares (e.g., Bos-Ams on Feb. 8 return Feb. 13) but I can't seem to figure out how to work it. I go to Awards Reservations and it only shows me how to get a full ticket for miles which I don't want. I want to know what the cheapest upgradable fare is availalbe. I can get the info from the Elite line but it would be good to be able to do my homework first. Any help appreciated.
On another matter, I had my first experience with Platinum companion upgrade and it was was great; got BOS-SEA automatically upgraded on the first day available.
Joe 747
On another matter, I had my first experience with Platinum companion upgrade and it was was great; got BOS-SEA automatically upgraded on the first day available.
Joe 747
Dec 24, 2004, 9:21 am
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You need to remember that you will need to purchase a B- or a Y- fare to be able to use miles for upgrades. Those fares run between $1200 and $3000 on a good day.
Dec 24, 2004, 9:39 am
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Thanks for help
Thanks to you both. That was just what I needed and I was able to make it work. Oddly, the upgradeable fares BOS-AMS-BOS were around 790 but the AMS-BOS-AMS were in the 2200 range. For some reason it is more expensive to start in Europe. I was thinking about getting two and droping the returns but it was too expensive money and miles wise. Maybe I can make it work next time as it is a great tool
Thanks again
Joe
Thanks again
Joe
Dec 24, 2004, 6:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Joe747
From some recent posts, I gather it is possible to find upgradable international fares (e.g., Bos-Ams on Feb. 8 return Feb. 13) but I can't seem to figure out how to work it. I go to Awards Reservations and it only shows me how to get a full ticket for miles which I don't want. I want to know what the cheapest upgradable fare is availalbe. I can get the info from the Elite line but it would be good to be able to do my homework first. Any help appreciated.
On another matter, I had my first experience with Platinum companion upgrade and it was was great; got BOS-SEA automatically upgraded on the first day available.
Joe 747
On another matter, I had my first experience with Platinum companion upgrade and it was was great; got BOS-SEA automatically upgraded on the first day available.
Joe 747