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mike75 Mar 24, 2008 9:55 am

According to the article in Korean Newspaper,
( http://news.airportal.go.kr/newshome...(I)&regionkey= )
OZ does op-op when economy is full.

Priority is
OZ Platinum/Diamond -> *G -> OZ Gold -> *S.

Also, UA' priority order might be as follow;
UA GS/1K/1P -> *G -> UA 2P -> *S
( http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328066 )

How about op-up of other * airlines ?

pmax Mar 24, 2008 10:30 am


Originally Posted by mike75 (Post 9456213)
According to the article in Korean Newspaper,
( http://news.airportal.go.kr/newshome...(I)&regionkey= )
OZ does op-op when economy is full.

Priority is
OZ Platinum/Diamond -> *G -> OZ Gold -> *S.

Wow, *G before OZ Gold! Crazy...

mike75 Mar 24, 2008 11:48 am


Originally Posted by pmax (Post 9456430)
Wow, *G before OZ Gold! Crazy...

As you know, OZ Gold is *S...

pmax Mar 24, 2008 12:24 pm


Originally Posted by mike75 (Post 9456891)
As you know, OZ Gold is *S...

Grr woops. Late, and I read OZ *Gold.

oliver2002 Mar 31, 2008 7:54 pm


Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer (Post 2920927)
UA Mileage Plus SWUs can be used to upgrade.
  • This upgrade may be used on a standby basis, subject to availability, on the day of travel on any eligible LH flight.
  • Valid in all booking classes except when booked in LH booking classes X, I, O, R, N, W and E.
  • This upgrade requires a 14-day advanced notification to MP in order to print and mail the certificate for presentation to LH on the day of departure.

Update: UA SWUs in paper from for LH are not valid on X,I,R,N,E,S,W,ID, AD and IP Fares. Additionally not valid on intra europe flights on L and T fares.

trekwars2000 Jun 19, 2008 5:03 pm

Can you use a SWU to upgrade a LH purchased but UA operated flight?

Example: SFO-FRA-BHX where SFO-FRA is UA? Can I sponsor this online for a friend as well?

Thanks.

ORDflyr Jul 22, 2008 6:47 am


Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer (Post 8444348)
AFAIK currently UA Mileage Plus has suspended its participation in the *A mileage upgrade scheme. You can't use a SWU to upgrade on TG.

Does anyone have a link to the current thread on UA Mileage Upgrades on *A? I realize that it was suspended, but can't find the discussion.

1kBill Jul 22, 2008 7:49 am


Originally Posted by trekwars2000 (Post 9908122)
Can you use a SWU to upgrade a LH purchased but UA operated flight?

Example: SFO-FRA-BHX where SFO-FRA is UA? Can I sponsor this online for a friend as well?

Thanks.

No personal experience, but from what I have read, yes, you can use a UA SWU to upgrade a code share flight operated by UA. However, as I understand it, these are day of flight only upgrades, which sort of reduces one of the big benefits of SWU certs.

joelfreak Aug 13, 2008 7:13 pm

Is there any way to use UA or US miles to upgrade an Austrian (OS) ticket?

beachmiles Aug 17, 2008 12:28 pm

US Dividend Miles on UA , international
 
I read a lot , but, Can my US Dividend Miles be used to upgrade on a United international flight to Europe. How about if the flight is on LH metal?

If no , any suggestions where the Dividend miles would be welcome?

blueman2 Oct 21, 2008 11:17 am

Can I use SWU on Z LH Fare?
 
I know UA does not allow Bus to First upgrade on Z, but does LH allow me to use (standby basis, of course) SWU to upgrade Z to F? LH metal, of course.

--edit: found the answer. Yes.

sniles Oct 27, 2008 9:00 pm

*A (BD) upgrades possible on Chinese Airline (FM, CA)?
 
Can i use my BD miles for upgrades on the two Chinese *A Airlines? I'm pretty sure answer is "no", just confirming here..

gate4lounge Oct 28, 2008 1:39 am


Originally Posted by sniles (Post 10587862)
Can i use my BD miles for upgrades on the two Chinese *A Airlines? I'm pretty sure answer is "no", just confirming here..

I'm afraid that BD miles cannot be used for upgrades on any airline (including BD):(

KevinS Nov 2, 2008 6:21 pm

Any advice - Systemwide upgrade on S class ticket
 
Have several Systemwides due to expire at end of year, so booked flights to London over Thanksgiving. UAL came out with a Fall holiday sale, got a nice ticket (SFO <-> LHR nonstop for $750). Tried to use my systemwides, said not eligible.

Anyone have any advice?

gbsfo Nov 2, 2008 11:14 pm


Originally Posted by KevinS (Post 10618535)
Have several Systemwides due to expire at end of year, so booked flights to London over Thanksgiving. UAL came out with a Fall holiday sale, got a nice ticket (SFO <-> LHR nonstop for $750). Tried to use my systemwides, said not eligible.

Anyone have any advice?

My advice would be:

i) Buy an appropriate upgradeable fare class.
ii) Do not cross post (against the FT TOS).


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