Global Premier (fka Systemwide) Upgrades on Lufthansa?
Jul 7, 2012, 8:49 pm
#211
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Left Coast
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Beware at check-in at LAX. When I went there at T- 4.25, I was initially 1st in one of the lines, I believe it was business check-in (I was afraid of the German staff scolding me for being in the wrong line---really). But later a large family came in and waited in another line, I believe it was the economy line, and staff served them 1st. Then someone queued into the First Class line and they helped him next. Luckily the upgrades were still there and I was ok, but there is clearly a line selection issue even at T-4. I suppose next time I will wait in the FC line, esp now that I know they are contract staff and less likely to scold people (though I distinctly remember them as Germans last time).
Jul 8, 2012, 2:04 am
#212
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
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The contract staff is often german speaking, so you do have americans of german origin (fresh off the boat or a few years in the country) who also implement the LH philosophy. F line is available to *G, C to *S. The agent working the F line is usually the supervisor who has to put you the grading list anyway 
The agent with gray elements in his uniform (grey tie, scarf or the crane logo stitched in the jacket in silver grey is the duty manager. You don't see him/her in the checkin area though unless they are badly oversold.
The agent with gray elements in his uniform (grey tie, scarf or the crane logo stitched in the jacket in silver grey is the duty manager. You don't see him/her in the checkin area though unless they are badly oversold.
Jul 12, 2012, 11:04 am
#213
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1k, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Hyatt GP Plat
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Jul 15, 2012, 1:10 pm
#214
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 362
UA/LH codeshare
Sorry if this has already been asked - I have combed the board but have not found a definitive answer.
To use the paper GPU for LH, I know that the plane has to be LH metal. However, does it matter if the ticket booked is:
a) UA flight number on LH metal as codeshare?... or....
b) LH flight number on LH metal?
Which of these is eligible for the paper GPU? Many thanks,
Alex
To use the paper GPU for LH, I know that the plane has to be LH metal. However, does it matter if the ticket booked is:
a) UA flight number on LH metal as codeshare?... or....
b) LH flight number on LH metal?
Which of these is eligible for the paper GPU? Many thanks,
Alex
Jul 15, 2012, 2:47 pm
#215
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: 1P, AA EXP, SPG Gold
Posts: 1,491
Sorry if this has already been asked - I have combed the board but have not found a definitive answer.
To use the paper GPU for LH, I know that the plane has to be LH metal. However, does it matter if the ticket booked is:
a) UA flight number on LH metal as codeshare?... or....
b) LH flight number on LH metal?
Which of these is eligible for the paper GPU? Many thanks,
Alex
To use the paper GPU for LH, I know that the plane has to be LH metal. However, does it matter if the ticket booked is:
a) UA flight number on LH metal as codeshare?... or....
b) LH flight number on LH metal?
Which of these is eligible for the paper GPU? Many thanks,
Alex
Jul 17, 2012, 4:56 am
#216
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Flight number doesn't matter, just LH metal.
Jul 19, 2012, 3:50 am
#217
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA--no longer 2P as of 3/2012 and don't even care. Never thought I'd say that.
Posts: 781
No luck on a "P" Fare
Just a data point.
Husband tried to use a paper SWU (this is one of those issued in 2011, which doesn't exclude Z or P fares) at SFO on 7/16 for an upgrade to F on LH455.
Agent wouldn't allow it and stated that P fares aren't upgradeable. Husband asked him to look at the back and note that P fare wasn't on the list of excluded fares. Agent pointed to the "IP" fare and stated that it meant "International P."
We enjoyed our the excellent service (at least in our experience) in LH C.
It was my first time on the A380. Yes, seats suck but the cabin felt much more spacious than on the 747 or A340.
Husband tried to use a paper SWU (this is one of those issued in 2011, which doesn't exclude Z or P fares) at SFO on 7/16 for an upgrade to F on LH455.
Agent wouldn't allow it and stated that P fares aren't upgradeable. Husband asked him to look at the back and note that P fare wasn't on the list of excluded fares. Agent pointed to the "IP" fare and stated that it meant "International P."
We enjoyed our the excellent service (at least in our experience) in LH C.
It was my first time on the A380. Yes, seats suck but the cabin felt much more spacious than on the 747 or A340.
Jul 19, 2012, 1:36 pm
#218
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
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Jul 20, 2012, 5:40 am
#219
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 239
paper gpu use at NAP
Flying NAP->FRA->SFO in early October, anyone know if the Naples LH desk would be willing and able to push me onto the grading list for LH 454 FRA->SFO? Speaking of which, anyone have experience trying to clear Y->C on this route in late summer (thurs departure).
Jul 23, 2012, 7:03 pm
#220
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Various tier levels of frequent flyer/hotel plans received for bellyaching about minor flaws in the service I received.
Posts: 610
Excuse me if I missed this in my search, but do the UA and LH fare classes correspond? Based on my reading of the UA website, redemption depends on the LH fare class, so if you book on the UA site on, say a "Q" fare, will it book into a "Q" fare on LH?
That all being said, anyone had success using a certificate leaving from Orlando (MCO)?
That all being said, anyone had success using a certificate leaving from Orlando (MCO)?
Jul 24, 2012, 7:57 am
#221
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UA:LH maps 1:1.
Jul 25, 2012, 7:34 pm
#222
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
Upgrading SFO-FRA?
Have folks had any luck using a United GPU to upgrade
economy to business on LH 455, the A380 flight from
SFO to FRA, or is this flight as difficult to upgrade as
United's own flights?
I am considering a Saturday or possibly Sunday flight
in mid-September, V or Q fare most likely.
economy to business on LH 455, the A380 flight from
SFO to FRA, or is this flight as difficult to upgrade as
United's own flights?
I am considering a Saturday or possibly Sunday flight
in mid-September, V or Q fare most likely.
Jul 26, 2012, 11:21 am
#223
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LH 455 is fine as long as there is space in C. Its standby at the airport, as you may recall.
Jul 26, 2012, 6:56 pm
#224
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
I was wondering if LH 455 routinely sells out in paid C
on Saturdays. I know United's flights from SFO to FRA
often do and even GS folks end up in economy.
Basically, I am trying to decide whether to settle for
a nice E+ seat on United or take a gamble on the LH flight,
with the risk that if I don't get the upgrade I'll be stuck
in a bad economy seat for 10+ hours.
Jul 26, 2012, 7:05 pm
#225
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YVR SFO
Programs: UA G
Posts: 4,866
Yes, I do realize it's standby at the airport only.
I was wondering if LH 455 routinely sells out in paid C
on Saturdays. I know United's flights from SFO to FRA
often do and even GS folks end up in economy.
Basically, I am trying to decide whether to settle for
a nice E+ seat on United or take a gamble on the LH flight,
with the risk that if I don't get the upgrade I'll be stuck
in a bad economy seat for 10+ hours.
I was wondering if LH 455 routinely sells out in paid C
on Saturdays. I know United's flights from SFO to FRA
often do and even GS folks end up in economy.
Basically, I am trying to decide whether to settle for
a nice E+ seat on United or take a gamble on the LH flight,
with the risk that if I don't get the upgrade I'll be stuck
in a bad economy seat for 10+ hours.