E-First Upgrade
Jun 11, 2008 | 8:43 am
#1
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E-First Upgrade
I am checking in on NWA.com for a flight tommorow from MKE-HNL and it says I can upgrade to first/business class for $85.00. Does this include the MSP-Hnl leg or just the MKE-MSP leg?
Jun 11, 2008 | 9:12 am
#2
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I would -expect- that the UG would be the whole MKE-MSP-HNL. and at $85 you would be foolish not to take it. If they don't deliver, I would TTU and request my money back.
Jun 11, 2008 | 9:47 am
#3
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I'd print out the page that is offering that foolishly low upgrade price, before you accept it. I'd guess that they're not going to UG the overwater portion, but I'd take a gamble on it. $85 is so cheap.
Jun 11, 2008 | 10:36 am
#4
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Strange offer. My guess is that it is only for the MKE-MSP flight. The direct nonstop flight from MSP to HNL tomorrow (6/12) shows P2 F0 Y1 B1 M0 H0 Q0 V0 L0 T0 K0. So, the flight is full and NW is only willing to sell 2 first class seats. I wouldn't expect them to offer an inexpensive upgrade with a nearly full cabin. I assume you are on NW flight 809 from MSP??
Jun 12, 2008 | 3:12 pm
#5
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So how did it all turn out? Please let us know.
Jun 13, 2008 | 7:37 am
#6
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Perhaps the OP's Y fare is high enough that NWA is offering the UG at what appears to be a significant discount?