Elite Upgrade Helpful Tips
Sep 12, 2007, 1:15 pm
#31
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 22,778
We learnt the hard way. Now we split the record even though we are all Plats.
Sep 13, 2007, 6:19 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: TPA, PHL
Programs: NW: SE & WC
Posts: 2,136
When the number of seats in R bucket is less than the number of plats on one PNR. In such a situation I can see even a non-elie companion getting an upgrade in case there are two R seats and there are, say 4 Plats on one PNR. Plats will be passed over and the two seats could go to a plat and thier companion.
We learnt the hard way. Now we split the record even though we are all Plats.
We learnt the hard way. Now we split the record even though we are all Plats.
Sep 13, 2007, 6:26 am
#33
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: TPA, PHL
Programs: NW: SE & WC
Posts: 2,136
AA's AC tag from around '83 and EA's IC tag from around '82. And I think I still have a UA 500K mi. tag a friend gave me back in the '70 on an old suitcase in storage somewhere.
Oct 16, 2007, 10:34 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
Posts: 4,210
Warning! Separate your reservations!
As a Gold Elite, I just found out I lost my upgrade chance for all my upcoming flights because of a non-elite companion. NWA website, with the helpful but bad news information for me (courtesy of NWScoop - thanks for putting this together!) says:
I believe I have gotten upgrades with a non-elite or lower level elite in the past, but at least for now, you completely lose upgrade rights for yourself (much less a companion) if you don't separate your reservations!
Don't at all like that policy, but at least I know what to do about it for the future.
PS - it is still more than 24 hours before, should I separate our PNRs now - would it do any good at this point? (they claim there are no first class seats available at this time).
Silver and Gold Elite members, if your reservation includes one or more companions who are not WorldPerks Elite members, your upgrade will not be processed. To upgrade yourself, you will need to divide your reservation at nwa.com | Manage My Reservations. Once divided, your reservation will be automatically upgraded.
Don't at all like that policy, but at least I know what to do about it for the future.
PS - it is still more than 24 hours before, should I separate our PNRs now - would it do any good at this point? (they claim there are no first class seats available at this time).
Oct 16, 2007, 11:03 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 1999
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
Posts: 7,445
I would seperate and then check in at the 24 hr mark... unless you are on a high yeild route (DCA-MSP) where the # of Plats on the list can run 15-20 ... are they claiming P0F0 or R0 ? There is a difference.
Oct 16, 2007, 1:55 pm
#36
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
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Oct 16, 2007, 2:04 pm
#37
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
Programs: United1K, AA ExPlAAt, DL MM/Gold, Hilton Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 13,316
Oct 16, 2007, 2:06 pm
#38
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Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
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Oct 16, 2007, 4:06 pm
#39
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Programs: AA Plat, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, etc.
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Both flights appear to have the first class cabin full according to seatcounter and NW has stopped selling first class seats on the flights. So I doubt I'll have success this time.
Jan 2, 2008, 12:30 am
#40
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Living in SIN™
Programs: TK/QR Gold, Marriott/Accor Plat, IC Dia Amb, Avis/Hertz PC
Posts: 6,706
I've got a DFW-DTW flight booked in T on 6 Jan (4 days away) thats showing R9 but no sign of a PE upgrade yet. This was booked when I was a GE and after making PE last week, I called the Elite line to remove and insert my WP number again, and confirmed that it was showing Platinum status. I called the Elite line again just now and they confirmed I was showing as Plat but just said that the upgrade request has been "queued". What's going on? 
Jan 2, 2008, 7:58 am
#41
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 740
This is a great resource. It's rather nice having a NW rep in the room! I'm not sure other forums can say the same.
Last edited by 2mg; Jan 2, 2008 at 8:04 am
Mar 7, 2008, 1:40 am
#42
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: CO Plat., Marriott Platinum, Starwood Plat., Delta Gold
Posts: 103
Co Plats. Can Get Upgrades On Nwa Coach Awards, Right?
Thanks In Advance....
Mar 7, 2008, 2:43 am
#43
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: TPA, PHL
Programs: NW: SE & WC
Posts: 2,136
On all NW "domestic" award flights (those for which one would be eligible on a paid ticket).
From: http://www.nwa.com/worldperks/elite/upgrades.shtml
From: http://www.nwa.com/worldperks/elite/upgrades.shtml
Upgrades on WorldPerks Award Tickets
Platinum Elite and Gold Elite members may upgrade PerkSaver Award and PerkPass Award tickets. These tickets will be automatically upgraded 1 day prior to departure if a seat is available for upgrades (only available on Northwest-operated flights).
Platinum Elite and Gold Elite members may upgrade PerkSaver Award and PerkPass Award tickets. These tickets will be automatically upgraded 1 day prior to departure if a seat is available for upgrades (only available on Northwest-operated flights).
Mar 7, 2008, 3:02 am
#44
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: CO Plat., Marriott Platinum, Starwood Plat., Delta Gold
Posts: 103
What About Upgrade W/ Co Plats. Using Co Miles On Co Award Tickets, But On Nwa Metal?
Thanks