Gold Status using GPU (from GS) to upgrade. Relevant bin is PN or RN? (Answer: PN)
Jun 25, 2015, 8:29 am
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Gold Status using GPU (from GS) to upgrade. Relevant bin is PN or RN? (Answer: PN)
I am sure this has been answered somewhere. I tried to search but many irrelevant posts showed up. I am gold status and planning to use my husband's GPU to upgrade (He is Global Service) with a W-class ticket.
Before making purchase the seat, I use the expert mode to check fare class.
It shows PN7 R0 RN0. Would the relevant fare class for me being PN (since I am using his GPU) or RN (my own status)?
Sorry for the repeated post if it is. Thanks!
Before making purchase the seat, I use the expert mode to check fare class.
It shows PN7 R0 RN0. Would the relevant fare class for me being PN (since I am using his GPU) or RN (my own status)?
Sorry for the repeated post if it is. Thanks!
Jun 29, 2015, 8:33 pm
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Jun 29, 2015, 8:38 pm
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My comment is based on both personal experience and multiple reports in this forum about GS instruments booking into PN, even after April 15.
Did you apply on-line or call it in?
Jun 29, 2015, 11:44 pm
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Jun 30, 2015, 6:12 am
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I wonder if this has anything to do with inherited status going away? Seems like the booking class should be irrelevant to that but who knows.
Would the system prevent a GS/1K/PP from booking an award in IN or ON for someone not traveling with them?
Would the system prevent a GS/1K/PP from booking an award in IN or ON for someone not traveling with them?
Jun 30, 2015, 7:02 am
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Whether or not they have fixed the IT to do this properly, I can't say. But it's not an error, according to the intent of the new rules as I read it.
If anything, GS instruments clearing into PN for non-GS users is the error/bug.
Jun 30, 2015, 7:21 am
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I applied on-line. Will see what we can do and report back.
Jun 30, 2015, 8:07 am
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No, I believe this is consistent with the change to remove the status of the giver and use the status of the givee for all upgrades.
Whether or not they have fixed the IT to do this properly, I can't say. But it's not an error, according to the intent of the new rules as I read it.
If anything, GS instruments clearing into PN for non-GS users is the error/bug.
Whether or not they have fixed the IT to do this properly, I can't say. But it's not an error, according to the intent of the new rules as I read it.
If anything, GS instruments clearing into PN for non-GS users is the error/bug.
It would appear that the P/PN upgrade bucket is for the GS member's exclusive use.
Jun 30, 2015, 8:41 am
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I advised you in initial response you might have to call this in.
Last edited by Kacee; Jun 30, 2015 at 9:09 am
Jun 30, 2015, 8:43 am
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When using em for friends, I look for PN using Expert Mode, and it works. This includes recent experiences.
Jun 30, 2015, 8:55 am
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Jun 30, 2015, 9:20 am
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I had a friend apply 2 GPUs for me post-April 15 and I didn't know he was GS until my reservation showed PN. I cleared immediately but there was also R available at the time too.