Another SWU Question
Nov 24, 2008 | 4:32 am
#1
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Another SWU Question
I will be on a long Asia tour in January and need to stop for 2 days at NRT on the way out. So my itin will look like this:
Outbound: BOS-MSP-LAX-NRT Stop for 2 days in Tokyo -HKG
2 weeks in HKG with a non ST flight down to MEL in between
Return: HKG-NRT-LAX-MSP-BOS
Can I use the SWU for the outbound even with a 2 day stop at NRT?? I would hate to use it and fly in the back NRT-HKG on the outbound flight. The return is pretty straight forward so no issues there.
Anyone do this yet?
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Outbound: BOS-MSP-LAX-NRT Stop for 2 days in Tokyo -HKG
2 weeks in HKG with a non ST flight down to MEL in between
Return: HKG-NRT-LAX-MSP-BOS
Can I use the SWU for the outbound even with a 2 day stop at NRT?? I would hate to use it and fly in the back NRT-HKG on the outbound flight. The return is pretty straight forward so no issues there.
Anyone do this yet?
AvidFlyer-
Nov 24, 2008 | 8:14 am
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While I could not find anything specific in the T&Cs, it is for a "one-way" upgrade. I think that for most cases, if there is a 24 hr layover, that ends the one-way leg. So I would think that if you would apply it to the outbound leg, it would only apply up to NRT and you would be left in Y for NRT-HKG.
But of course the best way would be to call the elite line and ask them to see if they can get it to cover both legs of the outbound trip. Let us know what you find out.
But of course the best way would be to call the elite line and ask them to see if they can get it to cover both legs of the outbound trip. Let us know what you find out.
Nov 24, 2008 | 8:17 am
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While I could not find anything specific in the T&Cs, it is for a "one-way" upgrade. I think that for most cases, if there is a 24 hr layover, that ends the one-way leg. So I would think that if you would apply it to the outbound leg, it would only apply up to NRT and you would be left in Y for NRT-HKG.
But of course the best way would be to call the elite line and ask them to see if they can get it to cover both legs of the outbound trip. Let us know what you find out.
But of course the best way would be to call the elite line and ask them to see if they can get it to cover both legs of the outbound trip. Let us know what you find out.
Nov 24, 2008 | 11:59 am
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I tried once for a three day layover in AMS, with no success.
Nov 24, 2008 | 12:09 pm
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No can do...just got off the phone. I will have to figure something out... Thanks.