Free RT in W Class - How limited are seats?
Dec 26, 2004, 11:30 am
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Free RT in W Class - How limited are seats?
My wife voluntarily gave up her seat on a Christmas day flight and was given a voucher for "Good for one free RT ticket in W class. Seats are limited."
Does anyone know how limited these seats are? Are they the same class as frequent flyer seats?
Does anyone know how limited these seats are? Are they the same class as frequent flyer seats?
Dec 26, 2004, 11:54 am
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I'm pretty sure W is the standard coach worldperks award class, although I'm not sure if it's the super-restricted bucket from which regular members draw rewards, or the partially-restricted bucket from which elites draw rewards.
In general, I usually advise folks to ask for a $-value voucher, rather than a free roundtrip, because they're more flexible and you earn miles on the ticket you buy (the free ticket doesn't earn miles). But the free roundtrips can come in handy for folks who live in expensive markets and/or don't care as much about accruing miles.
In general, I usually advise folks to ask for a $-value voucher, rather than a free roundtrip, because they're more flexible and you earn miles on the ticket you buy (the free ticket doesn't earn miles). But the free roundtrips can come in handy for folks who live in expensive markets and/or don't care as much about accruing miles.
Dec 26, 2004, 12:35 pm
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Depends where you want to go. We used 6 last year for Thanksgiving (MSP-SAV/CHS). Like any amard ticket you need to plan ahead and be flexible.
Dec 26, 2004, 3:04 pm
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W class = Worldperk seat
As a rule of thumb, I will never give up my seat unless Northwest offers $$$. I have had a number of these TCV's over the past two years, and they are challenging to use.
As my title states above, W class means a frequent flyer seat.
Good luck, and plan WAY ahead.
As my title states above, W class means a frequent flyer seat.
Good luck, and plan WAY ahead.
Originally Posted by dfwdal
My wife voluntarily gave up her seat on a Christmas day flight and was given a voucher for "Good for one free RT ticket in W class. Seats are limited."
Does anyone know how limited these seats are? Are they the same class as frequent flyer seats?
Does anyone know how limited these seats are? Are they the same class as frequent flyer seats?
Dec 26, 2004, 10:07 pm
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Originally Posted by fromYXU
Depends where you want to go. We used 6 last year for Thanksgiving (MSP-SAV/CHS). Like any amard ticket you need to plan ahead and be flexible.
I got some hints from other threads in the forum and used the website to search for standard awards for my desired dates, then called to reserve and gave the flight numbers I wanted. Worked a treat
But, probably beginner's luck!
Dec 26, 2004, 10:19 pm
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Originally Posted by dfwdal
.....Does anyone know how limited these seats are? Are they the same class as frequent flyer seats?
Dec 27, 2004, 1:53 pm
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W seats often open up a few days before departure. There was no DTW to SFO W fares for months for tomorow and then 2 days ago a few opened up.
Dec 27, 2004, 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by SteveinA2
W seats often open up a few days before departure. There was no DTW to SFO W fares for months for tomorow and then 2 days ago a few opened up.
