Chances on AMS-IAH R space opening up?
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 62
Chances on AMS-IAH R space opening up?
Hi all,
I need to fly round trip AMS in December timeframe and I found available R space TO AMS, but none on the way back yet (coming back sometime early Dec).
What are the chances for R space opening up? What routes from AMS to the US are the best for this? AMS-IAH, AMS-EWR, etc.?
Thanks!
I need to fly round trip AMS in December timeframe and I found available R space TO AMS, but none on the way back yet (coming back sometime early Dec).
What are the chances for R space opening up? What routes from AMS to the US are the best for this? AMS-IAH, AMS-EWR, etc.?
Thanks!
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
Programs: Amethyst Premier Plutonium Medallion
Posts: 20,566
As mentioned above, BRU is among the easier upgrades to Europe in the system and should be considered as an option.
However, AMS is a close second. In 4 attempts so far, I have not missed an upgrade from US to AMS. I usually go through ORD or IAD as they seem to have the most R space available in my experience.
Your options from AMS back to the US are direct flights to ORD, IAH, IAD, and EWR. I have not paid enough attention to the winter schedule to know if all of these are operating as they have in past years. I have seen AMS-EWR occasionally operated by a 757-200 and that should be avoided if possible unless R is open at booking, since the number of BF seats is significantly lower. I personally also hate the layout of BF in the 3 cabin 767...others here like it.
However, AMS is a close second. In 4 attempts so far, I have not missed an upgrade from US to AMS. I usually go through ORD or IAD as they seem to have the most R space available in my experience.
Your options from AMS back to the US are direct flights to ORD, IAH, IAD, and EWR. I have not paid enough attention to the winter schedule to know if all of these are operating as they have in past years. I have seen AMS-EWR occasionally operated by a 757-200 and that should be avoided if possible unless R is open at booking, since the number of BF seats is significantly lower. I personally also hate the layout of BF in the 3 cabin 767...others here like it.
#6
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: near to SFO and LHR
Programs: BA Gold, B6 Mosiac, VS, AA, DL (and a legacy UA 2MM)
Posts: 2,271
Should be a fairly easy for a 1K to clear a waitlist at that time of year. For a little extra insurance, buy something other than a minimum fare on the way back, for example a V or Q fare. That $75-$125 can often be the difference on a waitlisted upgrade, and you would get most/all of it back on a lower-priced co-pay.
I'm about 19/20 for waitlisted international upgrades using this strategy this year.
I'm about 19/20 for waitlisted international upgrades using this strategy this year.