What class (code) do upgrades to C/F post into?
Nov 7, 2012 | 10:29 am
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What class (code) do upgrades to C/F post into?
On ORD-SFO-HNL; HNL-LAX-ORD I am able to buy up to first for about $900 each way. I am considering doing it on the outbound since I suspect that is a tougher complimentary premier upgrade route, esp ORD-SFO.
But is the buy up enough to get me 1.5x EQM on those segments? That would be enough to get me over the hump to platinum without having to take another flight in Dec as I am about 1200 miles short based on current bookings.
Also, I used a regional cert to upgrade my travel companion and all segments cleared instantly except for ORD-SFO.
Tried a search, and did not see anything definitive. Anyone have any knowledge on this one?
Cheers
But is the buy up enough to get me 1.5x EQM on those segments? That would be enough to get me over the hump to platinum without having to take another flight in Dec as I am about 1200 miles short based on current bookings.
Also, I used a regional cert to upgrade my travel companion and all segments cleared instantly except for ORD-SFO.
Tried a search, and did not see anything definitive. Anyone have any knowledge on this one?
Cheers
Last edited by ryan-twob; Nov 7, 2012 at 10:30 am Reason: Title should read "do" buy ups not "to"
Nov 7, 2012 | 4:22 pm
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Be careful with buy-ups. If it's a true fare difference, you're fine.
If not, you made for a very expensive Y ticket.
Best in your case to book something ~600 miles and use award accelerator to get 1200 miles for less than $150.
If not, you made for a very expensive Y ticket.
Best in your case to book something ~600 miles and use award accelerator to get 1200 miles for less than $150.
Nov 7, 2012 | 6:28 pm
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Buy-up resulted in S - P at -24
Purchased one for my wife the other day as the PNR was auto split on a return leg with us split (even with checking the boxes to avoid) the buy-up prior at just under 24 hours was moved from S to P.
Also had to chuckle that the buy-up at that point was cheaper than what was offered prior to CPU as a 1K.
Also had to chuckle that the buy-up at that point was cheaper than what was offered prior to CPU as a 1K.
Nov 7, 2012 | 6:31 pm
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Usually M through F for 1Ks, B through F for Plats/Golds/Silvers, and Z through F for general members...
That is based on my experience for advance buy ups... In theory, often buy-ups into Z and P books into an "UP" fare, but those UP fares are considered paid F/C fares for accrual purposes.
That is based on my experience for advance buy ups... In theory, often buy-ups into Z and P books into an "UP" fare, but those UP fares are considered paid F/C fares for accrual purposes.
Nov 7, 2012 | 10:43 pm
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Urgent question
Hello,
I am checking in from YYZ to SFO then to ICN.
When I am checking in they are giving me a choice to upgrade. If I upgrade do I get regular miles or Business Class miles.
I look forward in hearing from you.
I am checking in from YYZ to SFO then to ICN.
When I am checking in they are giving me a choice to upgrade. If I upgrade do I get regular miles or Business Class miles.
I look forward in hearing from you.
Nov 7, 2012 | 10:48 pm
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you will get whatever the fare basis is on your Purchased tkt, your fare basis doesnt change to C it remains K or whatever it is. No different then if you were say on a W and used a GPU to Upgrade , your fare is still a W and you dont earn any extras for being in Biz
Nov 7, 2012 | 10:54 pm
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Its a 747 so am trying to cheque Videos but I cant find any.
Does it become a flat bet?
Any recommendations?
Nov 7, 2012 | 10:58 pm
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Nov 7, 2012 | 11:07 pm
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Nov 7, 2012 | 11:19 pm
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Nov 7, 2012 | 11:23 pm
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Nov 7, 2012 | 11:24 pm
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