Paid upgrades
Apr 20, 2006 | 4:31 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Seattle
Programs: Alaska Airlines
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Paid upgrades
I'm not sure where to post this so hopefully this is the proper forum. This summer I am traveling to NYC and Chicago. I mostly just fly Alaska Airlines but their fares and times aren't jivin with me right now. So I might have to take other airlines. Normaly I do a paid upgrade if it is available at the ticket counter. Are there other airlines that do this besides Alaska? I know that America West does but not sure of the others. I have tried looking on the other airlines website but it is such a mess trying to navagate through it all. Any help would be super.
Thanks,
Greg
Thanks,
Greg
Apr 20, 2006 | 4:39 pm
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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Yes, United Airlines offers paid upgrade (not at check in counters/same day like AS though). You usually get the offer 1) after your purcahse your ticket, an offer will pop up asking you to buy right away. 2)when using online easy-check in you will be asked if there are seats available. 3)when checking in at the airport using automated check in machines. 4)when in at regular counters and agent will ask you.
The price is more expensive than AS though. UA charges about $65 per 500 miles of distance where as AS charges $50 and tops off at $250 I believe.
The price is more expensive than AS though. UA charges about $65 per 500 miles of distance where as AS charges $50 and tops off at $250 I believe.