BUMP program and int'l flights
Oct 14, 2003 | 9:48 am
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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BUMP program and int'l flights
I've searched through the archives and seen pretty good success with domestic flights. I have a DL fully refundable tkt TPA-AMS. Does anyone know if NW would accept the DL tkt and put me on NW metal??
Oct 14, 2003 | 12:17 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 370
It seems that you can do it on international flights. I never have but may try later this month on a MSP-YYZ. Limited discussion here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum35/HTML/004545.html
Not sure if the ticket needs to be endorsed over by the issuing carrier because it is an international flight. I would guess that US flag carriers do not need an endorsment.
Not sure if the ticket needs to be endorsed over by the issuing carrier because it is an international flight. I would guess that US flag carriers do not need an endorsment.
Oct 15, 2003 | 3:30 am
#3
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas, NV USA
Posts: 748
International tickets issued by a US flag carrier do not require an endorsement. If the fare is unrestricted (fully refundable) it is basically like cash in your hand you could use toward the purchase of the NW ticket. If the NW fare is higher, your ticket may be accepted on day-of-departure with no additional collection as space is available under the BUMP program.