Using a SWU and crediting miles to a different program?
Oct 29, 2011 | 12:30 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: UA 1K
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Using a SWU and crediting miles to a different program?
I am on my way to make 1K next year. However, for a number of reasons I am considering to jump the ship next year to Aeroplan. I was wondering, how this would affect my possibilities to use my SWUs. In particular, I have two questions:
1.) Is it possible to use a SWU on UA metal but credit the miles to Aeroplan?
2.) Does this affect my chance that the SWU clears if I am waitlisted?
Any information is appreciated. Many thanks!
1.) Is it possible to use a SWU on UA metal but credit the miles to Aeroplan?
2.) Does this affect my chance that the SWU clears if I am waitlisted?
Any information is appreciated. Many thanks!
Oct 29, 2011 | 12:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2009
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I am currently trying exactly that. Using a SWU on a CO flight (waitlisted) and crediting SAS (EB no still in my PNR). From what I have been told from CO CS, it should work. I will know by next weekend (only if the SWUs clear though).
Oct 29, 2011 | 1:27 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: UA-1K, Hertz-Gold, Marriott-Gold, PC-Platinum, SPG
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I am on my way to make 1K next year. However, for a number of reasons I am considering to jump the ship next year to Aeroplan. I was wondering, how this would affect my possibilities to use my SWUs. In particular, I have two questions:
1.) Is it possible to use a SWU on UA metal but credit the miles to Aeroplan?
2.) Does this affect my chance that the SWU clears if I am waitlisted?
Any information is appreciated. Many thanks!
1.) Is it possible to use a SWU on UA metal but credit the miles to Aeroplan?
2.) Does this affect my chance that the SWU clears if I am waitlisted?
Any information is appreciated. Many thanks!
1) Yes
2) Yes as SWU upgrade priority is status based.
Oct 29, 2011 | 2:59 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Austin, Texas(Best Airport Food in the World)
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Posts: 329
2. Technically no, It doesn't matter the status of the flyer, it's the account the SWU came from. You could use a SWU on someone who doesnt credit any account.
Oct 29, 2011 | 3:19 pm
#6
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