automatic silver upgrades
Nov 20, 2000 | 2:48 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 56
I've been running about 75% since auto-silver was introduced. Of the 4 autos, I've had two pre-emptive calls to voicemail at work to confirm the auto-up.
Nov 27, 2000 | 3:19 pm
#17
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: IAD
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 27,068
I am running 2 for 4 on auto upgrades as a Silver.
Nov 30, 2000 | 10:06 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Some where in the Mountains
Posts: 5,878
I've got my first flt next Tuesday as a Silver. Anyone have experience out of SEA on Flt. 150? It's a DC-10 so there are 34 FC seats.
Nov 30, 2000 | 8:47 pm
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: MKE
Programs: DL Platinum; Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 1,119
I have only flow 4 domestic flights since the automatic -- but have been upgraded on every one, including a couple on very busy business days when there was a huge WL for FC -- but then again I fly only with usually a month earlier booking. I was already automatically upgraded when I checked in at London Gatwick last week (not the transatlantic portion, but the subsequent domestic connnecting flight).
Dec 1, 2000 | 11:41 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Howell, Michigan, USA
Programs: DL 2+Million Miler, Delta Platinum(by choice), Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, IHG Platinum
Posts: 649
I just finished a trip to ELP via IAH with one flight on NW and 3 segments on CO. Got upgraded on two of the three CO, but no NW. That makes me about 50% since the automatic upgrades went into effect. Thank goodness I'll get gold for next year.
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Dec 5, 2000 | 7:59 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Some where in the Mountains
Posts: 5,878
I'm 0-2 flying as a Silver. Flew out of SEA today and was not upgraded. MSP to ORD was also a no but that was good as there were only about 35 people on the plane and most were in FC so I had an entire row to myself!
Dec 6, 2000 | 6:17 am
#22
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: This year we're going to the BAFTAs!
Posts: 5,518
Originally posted by V21:
I had exactly this scenario last week, FRA-DTW-SYR. DTW-SYR had been auto-upgraded.
I had exactly this scenario last week, FRA-DTW-SYR. DTW-SYR had been auto-upgraded.
Dec 10, 2000 | 12:18 am
#23
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: SDF/TLV/ATL
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club.
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Originally posted by FOOLISHRUNNER:
I just finished a trip to ELP via IAH with one flight on NW and 3 segments on CO. Got upgraded on two of the three CO, but no NW. That makes me about 50% since the automatic upgrades went into effect. Thank goodness I'll get gold for next year.
I just finished a trip to ELP via IAH with one flight on NW and 3 segments on CO. Got upgraded on two of the three CO, but no NW. That makes me about 50% since the automatic upgrades went into effect. Thank goodness I'll get gold for next year.
makes me wish now I'd just booked the ****ed trip on NW; the fares were the same but I get lots more miles by flying through IAH instead of non-stop from MSP.
Dec 10, 2000 | 10:56 am
#24
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Exile
Posts: 16,064
Originally posted by born sleepy:
how did you auto-upgrade the CO flights, if that's what happened? I have a CO trip next weekend and they (NW--I'm Gold there) told me I had to call them after midnight 2 days before (for each way, too, and I have to make the call for the return at 2am because that's SFO time here which struck me as sort of strange) to confirm upgrades.
how did you auto-upgrade the CO flights, if that's what happened? I have a CO trip next weekend and they (NW--I'm Gold there) told me I had to call them after midnight 2 days before (for each way, too, and I have to make the call for the return at 2am because that's SFO time here which struck me as sort of strange) to confirm upgrades.
You should call in advance and make sure that the CO system RECOGNIZES you as a NW Elite. If it does, then it will consider you while EUA runs.
Dec 10, 2000 | 11:50 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2000
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Originally posted by B747-437B:
The CO system sweeps for NW Elites. Its happened to me on my last two CO trips and has delivered pretty efficiently.
You should call in advance and make sure that the CO system RECOGNIZES you as a NW Elite. If it does, then it will consider you while EUA runs.
The CO system sweeps for NW Elites. Its happened to me on my last two CO trips and has delivered pretty efficiently.
You should call in advance and make sure that the CO system RECOGNIZES you as a NW Elite. If it does, then it will consider you while EUA runs.
not saying I don't believe you
but now I'm confused. the thought of getting wedged into one of CO's tiny 737-800 seats makes me insane.
Dec 10, 2000 | 2:31 pm
#26
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Exile
Posts: 16,064
Originally posted by born sleepy:
maybe the system has changed since the booklet was printed? it also says all CO upgrades are capacity-controlled, though I'm not exactly sure what that means.
maybe the system has changed since the booklet was printed? it also says all CO upgrades are capacity-controlled, though I'm not exactly sure what that means.
Capacity controlled essentially means that CO holds back some seats for last-minute full-fare purchases, rather than make them all available for upgrades. If still unsold, you can grab those at the gate.