Gold Question
Apr 22, 2005 | 9:07 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: NWA Gold
Posts: 1
Gold Question
This is so bizarre...I just realized that I have never flown NW at all with someone else since becoming Gold three years ago. I am on 649 tonight DTW - ORD....short little flight, and F seems to be wide-open. Will we both be automatically upgraded at the airport (are we on a list), or do I need to see someone at the World Club/Gate to upgrade? Just curious. Thanks for the help.
Apr 22, 2005 | 9:22 am
#2
Join Date: May 2003
Location: MSP - NW Gold - PC Plat - Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 2,478
Welcome to FT
You don't offer enough info!
If you checkin online it may offer to upgrade you then.
If your companion is an elite then also on line.
Otherwise ask at the gate checkin or definitely at the WBC.
If you can check in online now and call the Gold elite line if your companion is not elite
You don't offer enough info!
If you checkin online it may offer to upgrade you then.
If your companion is an elite then also on line.
Otherwise ask at the gate checkin or definitely at the WBC.
If you can check in online now and call the Gold elite line if your companion is not elite
Apr 22, 2005 | 9:43 am
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi [+MKK4 EBBER R577 EDSEL R577 ELKEY EXERT]
Posts: 15,916
Originally Posted by jimc_usa
Welcome to FT
You don't offer enough info!
If you checkin online it may offer to upgrade you then.
If your companion is an elite then also on line.
Otherwise ask at the gate checkin or definitely at the WBC.
If you can check in online now and call the Gold elite line if your companion is not elite
You don't offer enough info!
If you checkin online it may offer to upgrade you then.
If your companion is an elite then also on line.
Otherwise ask at the gate checkin or definitely at the WBC.
If you can check in online now and call the Gold elite line if your companion is not elite
Unlimited Airport Standby Companion Upgrade
Platinum Elite and Gold Elite members may upgrade one companion from any
paid fare (full or discount) at the airport only within two hours of departure on a
Northwest- or Continental-operated flight. No advance confirmation is available.
Companions traveling on WorldPerks Award Tickets, Continental Reward Tickets
and certain companion fares are not eligible for First Class upgrades.You are
encouraged to check with Reservations to determine which companion fares are
eligible for First Class upgrades. Please present your Elite membership card and
photo identification at the airport to request the companion upgrade.
Companion upgrades are available for travel in the same travel regions as
WorldPerks Elite upgrades (see page 6).
Platinum Elite and Gold Elite members may upgrade one companion from any
paid fare (full or discount) at the airport only within two hours of departure on a
Northwest- or Continental-operated flight. No advance confirmation is available.
Companions traveling on WorldPerks Award Tickets, Continental Reward Tickets
and certain companion fares are not eligible for First Class upgrades.You are
encouraged to check with Reservations to determine which companion fares are
eligible for First Class upgrades. Please present your Elite membership card and
photo identification at the airport to request the companion upgrade.
Companion upgrades are available for travel in the same travel regions as
WorldPerks Elite upgrades (see page 6).
Apr 22, 2005 | 11:00 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
Programs: AA EXP, UA Gold/MM, DL Plat/2MM, HH Dia, PC Plat, MR Gold, ALL Sil
Posts: 4,679
Originally Posted by slippahs
I was under the impression that Golds (not Plats) were entitled to Companion Upgrades at the airport only.
Good luck!
Apr 23, 2005 | 5:35 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: NW Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, National Emerald Club Elite, Radisson Gold
Posts: 100
Companion Upgrade from W Class?
I'm NW Gold Elite.
I have a K class ticket, my wife and daughter have W - (worldperks) award tickets. I'm on a second record from MSP to DCA in July. Provided there is an F class seat available, any chance I can companion upgrade my wife or daughter at the gate? Is this completely up to the GA for an award ticket?
I have a K class ticket, my wife and daughter have W - (worldperks) award tickets. I'm on a second record from MSP to DCA in July. Provided there is an F class seat available, any chance I can companion upgrade my wife or daughter at the gate? Is this completely up to the GA for an award ticket?
Apr 23, 2005 | 5:42 pm
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi [+MKK4 EBBER R577 EDSEL R577 ELKEY EXERT]
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Originally Posted by rschendel
I'm NW Gold Elite.
I have a K class ticket, my wife and daughter have W - (worldperks) award tickets. I'm on a second record from MSP to DCA in July. Provided there is an F class seat available, any chance I can companion upgrade my wife or daughter at the gate? Is this completely up to the GA for an award ticket?
I have a K class ticket, my wife and daughter have W - (worldperks) award tickets. I'm on a second record from MSP to DCA in July. Provided there is an F class seat available, any chance I can companion upgrade my wife or daughter at the gate? Is this completely up to the GA for an award ticket?
Apr 23, 2005 | 6:22 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Washington,DC
Posts: 1,910
$50 gift certificates will help 
Apr 25, 2005 | 7:27 am
#8
Join Date: May 2003
Location: MSP - NW Gold - PC Plat - Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 2,478
Originally Posted by slippahs
I was under the impression that Golds (not Plats) were entitled to Companion Upgrades at the airport only.
You are of course absolutely correct, and I apoligize for my faux pas
Apr 25, 2005 | 7:37 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: BDL
Programs: NWA Platinum, HHonors Diamond, SPG, YX, AA
Posts: 5,354
I used the companion upgrade for Gold's for the first time last week and was able to do it at the Worldclub