I love NW!
Apr 13, 2005, 7:32 pm
#1
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I love NW!
UG'd 1 day in advance (as advertised) on SEA-MSP red-eye for this tin elite! ^ ^
after lollygagging on the CO board for a few days, my appreciation for NWA is much heightened. Thanks NW!!
now just a prayer for the second leg...
after lollygagging on the CO board for a few days, my appreciation for NWA is much heightened. Thanks NW!!
now just a prayer for the second leg...
Apr 13, 2005, 7:58 pm
#2
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Hey I'm a plat and I only have 2/4 for this weekend. One is showing P1 F1 Y1, so might have to settle for a bump.
Last edited by Alpha Golf; Apr 13, 2005 at 11:01 pm
Apr 13, 2005, 8:15 pm
#3
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I got a gate upgrade SEA-MSP today on 440, the 12:20 departure... definitely didn't expect anything with spring break travel in full swing and Sea-Tac heaving with people... what a nice surprise. Rock on Po (the GA who cleared the UGs at S2 today). He ran a scrupulously fair and friendly UG derby.
Apr 13, 2005, 9:26 pm
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Flew my first time as a Silver this week:
PHL-MSP-LAN-DTW-PHL
Got upgraded on all but the DTW-PHL segment. As someone who gets thrilled by simply getting an exit row, this was outstanding. ^ I'll continue to fly NW as much as possible, though unfortunately I have to spend a lot of time on US
PHL-MSP-LAN-DTW-PHL
Got upgraded on all but the DTW-PHL segment. As someone who gets thrilled by simply getting an exit row, this was outstanding. ^ I'll continue to fly NW as much as possible, though unfortunately I have to spend a lot of time on US
Apr 13, 2005, 10:04 pm
#5
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Location: Alexandria, VA, USA NW Platinum Elite Since 1999, United GoldMM, Hyatt Plat, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Hertz #1 Gold, IC Ambassador, Avis Chairman's
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Got all my ug's for my flights last friday at the 5 day ... plus the holy grail... an op-up to WBC on the way back from NGO 
Apr 13, 2005, 11:00 pm
#6
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One more just cleared, on the leg that was showing P2 F2. It's now showing P1 F0 Y3 B3 M3 H3 Q3 V1 L1 T0 K0. NW rocks!
(except to elites on other programs -- it's lousy, don't come over. Stay where you are.)
(except to elites on other programs -- it's lousy, don't come over. Stay where you are.)
Apr 14, 2005, 2:12 am
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>> now just a prayer for the second leg...
I love NW!
I love NW!
Originally Posted by Alpha Golf
(except to elites on other programs -- it's lousy, don't come over. Stay where you are.)
Apr 14, 2005, 7:24 am
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(except to elites on other programs -- it's lousy, don't come over. Stay where you are.)[/QUOTE]
Agreed, NW has been getting a lot of praise on other boards. Maybe we should start a disinfoirmation campaign on the DL and CO boards. You know..
I never get EAU'd
They gave my exit roiw to non-elite
NW is removing all but 4 seats in FC
That kind of stuff
(except to elites on other programs -- it's lousy, don't come over. Stay where you are.)[/QUOTE]
Agreed, NW has been getting a lot of praise on other boards. Maybe we should start a disinfoirmation campaign on the DL and CO boards. You know..
I never get EAU'd
They gave my exit roiw to non-elite
NW is removing all but 4 seats in FC
That kind of stuff
Apr 14, 2005, 9:17 am
#9
Join Date: Jun 2004
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i agree. NW sucks. 
lol. they're awesome. i just need to make sure i put my wife's ticket on the same itin so she gets bumped as well.
lol. they're awesome. i just need to make sure i put my wife's ticket on the same itin so she gets bumped as well.
Apr 14, 2005, 10:46 am
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3/4 on EUA so far
Originally Posted by otralot
I never get EAU'd
Sunday 4/17
PVD-DTW NW 1437 P1 F1 Y2 B0 M0 H0 Q0 V0 L0 T0 K0
Both EUA'd at 6 day mark.
DTW-SFO NW 437 P3 F3 Y1 B0 M0 H0 Q0 V0 L0 T0 K0
No EUA. Is Y oversold? Will we get a bump? But this is the last flight to SFO.
Tuesday 4/19
SJC-MSP NW 198
MSP-PVD NW 1020
Just got EUA'd at 5-day mark.
Last edited by BOS-NWA; Apr 14, 2005 at 2:11 pm
Apr 14, 2005, 10:48 am
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Eua
EUA=(borrowed from CO board)
Entirely Un-Available (almost)
Effectively Useless Automation
Ensured Upgrade Anxiousness
Elite Upgrade by Agent
Every Upgrade Amiss
Eliminating Upgrades Altogether
Eternal Upgrade Agony
Exit-Row Unless Act-of-God
Expectations Under Assault
Economy Under Asses
Everyday Upgrade Atrocities
Elite's Ultimate Aggrevation
Entirely Un-Available (almost)
Effectively Useless Automation
Ensured Upgrade Anxiousness
Elite Upgrade by Agent
Every Upgrade Amiss
Eliminating Upgrades Altogether
Eternal Upgrade Agony
Exit-Row Unless Act-of-God
Expectations Under Assault
Economy Under Asses
Everyday Upgrade Atrocities
Elite's Ultimate Aggrevation
Last edited by BOS-NWA; Apr 14, 2005 at 2:12 pm
Apr 14, 2005, 4:33 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I agree with all you posters. It's the domestic upgrades that keep me wanting to fly NW; with 4-5 flights a week it really makes a difference. Unfortunately, my new supervisor wants me to fly USeless Airways, who have delayed me by more than 3 hours on about 75% of the flights I've taken with them. Of course, people with desk jobs don't really understand how huge upgrades are!! But I'll enjoy it when I can.
Apr 14, 2005, 6:01 pm
#13
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>>>>>>Of course, people with desk jobs don't really understand how huge upgrades are!! But I'll enjoy it when I can.
I have a desk job. But I fly NWA in my free time. Why? The upgrades! If it weren't for EUA I would sit home and watch the Travel Channel. Not only that, but it got me to go from 25k to 50k just to watch increased upgrades pop in 2 days sooner!
I have a desk job. But I fly NWA in my free time. Why? The upgrades! If it weren't for EUA I would sit home and watch the Travel Channel. Not only that, but it got me to go from 25k to 50k just to watch increased upgrades pop in 2 days sooner!
Apr 14, 2005, 7:56 pm
#14
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Originally Posted by BOS-NWA
DTW-SFO NW 437 P3 F3 Y1 B0 M0 H0 Q0 V0 L0 T0 K0
No EUA. Is Y oversold? Will we get a bump? But this is the last flight to SFO.
No EUA. Is Y oversold? Will we get a bump? But this is the last flight to SFO.
Y may be oversold, but they are hoping for last minute tickets, and they would put the full-fare elite in FC. At the gate, they will upgrade before they bump. Both are possible. I would hope for the upgrade.
They release the R bucket at seemingly random times. I have been getting EUA at 6, 5, 4, 3, and 1 day in advance, or at the gate. Two different legs will bump up at different times. If they release more R seats, they will upgrade you before golds and silvers.
Apr 15, 2005, 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by goingforgold
Y may be oversold, but they are hoping for last minute tickets, and they would put the full-fare elite in FC. At the gate, they will upgrade before they bump. Both are possible. I would hope for the upgrade.
P0 F0 Y0 B0 M0 H0 Q0 V0 L0 T0 K0
There is no upgrade.
Truly F and Y both oversold? It would require overnight stay at DTW if there is a bump.