Upgrading SAS flight using UA miles.
Sep 20, 2012 | 8:26 pm
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Upgrading SAS flight using UA miles.
I'm considering flying SAS on ARN-IAD. To buy an upgradable fare is about $800 more. Is it easy to confirm an upgrade is available/possible before booking the ticket or should I just stick with UA metal?
Sep 20, 2012 | 8:43 pm
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You're using UA miles for a *A upgrade. I suggest you look in this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-carriers.html from the UA forum, particularly post #2.
Sep 20, 2012 | 8:46 pm
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thanks.
another question. IAD-ARN is on UA and I was going to use a SWU. based on the post you linked to, should I book separate OWs?
another question. IAD-ARN is on UA and I was going to use a SWU. based on the post you linked to, should I book separate OWs?
Last edited by Markie; Sep 21, 2012 at 11:38 am
Sep 21, 2012 | 12:51 am
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SAS allows you to waitlist for paid upgrades using http://www.optiontown.com/ where an upgrade from M (SAS considers booking class Y,S,B "Economy Extra" with larger seat, more legroom and slightly better service) to C is about 340 (US$440) one way. Those upgrades are not guaranteed at all, but comes with miles for the upgraded class if they pass.
As for the chances of this happening, search for Optiontown in the SK forum - there's a long thread about it there. Usually it's reported that you've got a better shot if M is overbooked (duh..), so if the flight is near and you can check availability it could give you a clue.
Sep 21, 2012 | 8:39 am
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