The "How to upgrade on *A carriers" thread
#76
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Apologies the link changed when I merged two threads in LH forum. Try LH Miles and More to offer mileage upgrades on NH and SQ from 2 Aug 05 (fixed link) - I have also corrected the link in post #72.
#80
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Vouchers Miles and More SEN upgrade vouchers can be used to upgrade on LH.
Only valid on flights operated by LH/LO/OS with LH/LO/OS flight numbers.
Valid in all booking classes other than S & W (intercontinental flights) and L & T (European flights).
Ticket must be issued in the paid class of service before an upgrade is issued; all of the segments for which you request an Upgrade must be first confirmed in their paid booking class.
Only valid on flights operated by LH/LO/OS with LH/LO/OS flight numbers.
Valid in all booking classes other than S & W (intercontinental flights) and L & T (European flights).
Ticket must be issued in the paid class of service before an upgrade is issued; all of the segments for which you request an Upgrade must be first confirmed in their paid booking class.
Would it be possible to upgrade an "O" (Award) with SEN vouchers on LH?! Its not S or W ...
#81




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Originally Posted by W Nippert
Sorry - it may sound naive:
Would it be possible to upgrade an "O" (Award) with SEN vouchers on LH?! Its not S or W ...
Would it be possible to upgrade an "O" (Award) with SEN vouchers on LH?! Its not S or W ...
Are you thinking of getting the upgrade to the crew rest or pilot's seat?
Cheers.
#82
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Award tickets can only be upgraded (if there is a higher class) by using the higher mileage for the higher class of award.
So no, cannot use SEN voucher to upgrade an award.
So no, cannot use SEN voucher to upgrade an award.
#83




Join Date: Nov 2005
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Does anyone have any info on the new *A carriers, Blue1, Adria and Croatia?
Blue1 uses SAS EuroBonus as their FFP so the same rules apply than on SAS. Remember that Blue1 does not have a Y+ product (Economy Flex with SAS), but offers full service in Y on all routes.
My experience is that in case of overbooking Y class both SK and KF give automatic complimentary upgrades to travellers in this order:
1. EBP + travel companions (regardless of status)
2. EBG + travel companions (regardless of status)
3. *G
4. EBS
Additionally one might get a complimentary upgrade from Y all the way to C by requesting it at the gate provided that:
a) there is space in the front cabin
b) the person handling your feels you deserve it (depending on his/her mood and your status/tidyness)
Paid upgrades:
My experience is that at least SK honours status more than paid upgrades. I for instance (EBG) have been automatically upgraded with my travelling companion from Economy to Economy Extra (even though travelling on a Q fare). And then after boarding reseated from E-Extra to Business because somebody else bought an upgrade from Economy to E-Extra. This happened even though my tavelling companion didn't have any status at all on SK.
#85
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Here's a question that I didn't see directly answered. I'm going to be a new 1k in about.. oh a week (w00t!) and part of my nefarious RTW plan was to upgrade my united segments using SWUs. When reading the terms and conditions on United SWUs I didn't see anything that specifically excluded RTW fares (although it seems like they're excluded for LH). So .. you can upgrade united RTW segments with SWUs, right?
#87
Join Date: Nov 2005
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TG Upgrades
Hi,
I am a NW PLT and my wife just booked us on TG Sha-Bkk for our honeymoon
I read here that I can only use miles to upgrade, then another poster said I can try "standby upgrades". I have 0 miles on TG as well
Can I upgrade with cash? Will TG comp me status with *A? I have tried to read through all the posts, and I could not find out if this is possible.
Thanks
I am a NW PLT and my wife just booked us on TG Sha-Bkk for our honeymoon
I read here that I can only use miles to upgrade, then another poster said I can try "standby upgrades". I have 0 miles on TG as well
Can I upgrade with cash? Will TG comp me status with *A? I have tried to read through all the posts, and I could not find out if this is possible.
Thanks
#88
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by seatowndude
Here's a question that I didn't see directly answered. I'm going to be a new 1k in about.. oh a week (w00t!) and part of my nefarious RTW plan was to upgrade my united segments using SWUs. When reading the terms and conditions on United SWUs I didn't see anything that specifically excluded RTW fares (although it seems like they're excluded for LH). So .. you can upgrade united RTW segments with SWUs, right?
As for the SIN-NRT sgement I can't even get on the waitlist because the waitlist is closed
#90
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Nomad, Chicago
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1K UA upgrade on US Transcon?
I've read every thread and couldn't find any hope...
Is there any method to upgrade a USAir flight ORD-PHL-MAD using United miles or other United upgrade instrument? Buy US?? at gate? Does 1K status matter? US ticket on US metal.
Thanks.
Is there any method to upgrade a USAir flight ORD-PHL-MAD using United miles or other United upgrade instrument? Buy US?? at gate? Does 1K status matter? US ticket on US metal.
Thanks.

