EUA priority on CO
Jan 30, 2005 | 8:03 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Asia
Programs: NW, UA, Starwood
Posts: 315
EUA priority on CO
I did a search on this topic and wasn't able to find anything, so I thought I would throw it out there. Does anyone know where WP Elites are on the upgrade priority list at CO? The website lays out the rules very nicely for OnePass members, by status and fare class... so I'm wondering where we stand and also what upgrade % has been like for those of you who fly CO.
In particular, I'm thinking of exploring Central and South America this year and taking advantage of the very rare international upgrade opportunities for WP Elites. Some differences that I have noticed, WP Plats don't get to upgrade companions early and we also don't get upgrades on award tix.
In particular, I'm thinking of exploring Central and South America this year and taking advantage of the very rare international upgrade opportunities for WP Elites. Some differences that I have noticed, WP Plats don't get to upgrade companions early and we also don't get upgrades on award tix.
Jan 30, 2005 | 8:19 am
#2
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,511
Priority
This has been discussed thoroughly, however...
It goes like this:
CO Plat
NW Plat
CO Gold
NW Gold
CO Silver
NW Silver
It goes like this:
CO Plat
NW Plat
CO Gold
NW Gold
CO Silver
NW Silver
Jan 30, 2005 | 8:30 am
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA Plat 2MM; AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 35,092
Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
This has been discussed thoroughly, however...
It goes like this:
CO Plat
NW Plat
CO Gold
NW Gold
CO Silver
NW Silver
It goes like this:
CO Plat
NW Plat
CO Gold
NW Gold
CO Silver
NW Silver
Jan 30, 2005 | 9:10 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Nashville
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 2,265
Appreciate the info. Always find it easier to upgrade on NW than CO so this explains why since CO sells more F seats.
Jan 30, 2005 | 9:21 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NYC: UA 1K, DL Platinum, AAirpass, Avis PC
Posts: 4,599
Originally Posted by channa
While a lot of people on FT say this, I don't believe it's the case. Gold is Gold, Plat is Plat, and so on. I don't think they differentiate between CO and NW status, so a NW Gold on a higher fare can beat out a CO Gold on a lower one.
I've never seen a distinction at the airport. It's purely status and time of checkin. I know, having checked in early for an EWR-LAX recently, and beating out other CO Golds for the upgrade at the gate on a lowest-possible fare.
Last edited by cerealmarketer; Jan 30, 2005 at 9:24 am