DEN-HNL upgrade options for * Gold member
May 17, 2010, 8:56 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mississauga
Programs: AC*E, PC-Plat
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DEN-HNL upgrade options for * Gold member
Will be flying YYZ-DEN-HNL in a couple of weeks. This is a rewardTicket with Air Canada points.
I am *G
Just wondering if anyone would know if I could pay for either an upgrade to E+ or to Business?
Any idea of how much the cost would be?
And would it have to be done at aiport or can I do prior?
Thanks,
I am *G
Just wondering if anyone would know if I could pay for either an upgrade to E+ or to Business?
Any idea of how much the cost would be?
And would it have to be done at aiport or can I do prior?
Thanks,
May 17, 2010, 9:09 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Telluride, CO
Posts: 180
Well, all DEN-HNL flights are domestic 2-cabin aircraft. They're the 763 "ghetto birds". I was just on Flight 43 and Flight 42 in late April. I, personally, would *not* burn instruments or cash for an upgrade on these flights. YMMV, but I just don't think its worth it. The hard and soft product is quite poor. My father in law flew in E+ and my wife and I were upgraded (for free, through UDU, he refused to take my seat despite my insistence, on both legs, he's a great guy, but that's just how he is) - and he was a-ok back there and we were completely unimpressed. Worth the free upgrade, no question, I am not complaining, but never a product I'd pay or burn an instrument for.
It *IS* completely worth it to upgrade to E+, OTOH. You'll probably just have to pay, I do not know of any comp/instrument upgrades from E to E+. Certainly worth it here. You can upgrade upon check in (and even at the gate) to E+, but I'd do it earlier and be able to choose your seat instead of getting the crumbs. It cost us $67 each way to upgrade my father in law to E+.
It *IS* completely worth it to upgrade to E+, OTOH. You'll probably just have to pay, I do not know of any comp/instrument upgrades from E to E+. Certainly worth it here. You can upgrade upon check in (and even at the gate) to E+, but I'd do it earlier and be able to choose your seat instead of getting the crumbs. It cost us $67 each way to upgrade my father in law to E+.
Will be flying YYZ-DEN-HNL in a couple of weeks. This is a rewardTicket with Air Canada points.
I am *G
Just wondering if anyone would know if I could pay for either an upgrade to E+ or to Business?
Any idea of how much the cost would be?
And would it have to be done at aiport or can I do prior?
Thanks,
I am *G
Just wondering if anyone would know if I could pay for either an upgrade to E+ or to Business?
Any idea of how much the cost would be?
And would it have to be done at aiport or can I do prior?
Thanks,
May 17, 2010, 9:37 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
Unless you have UA miles or upgrade instruments there is virtually no chance for you to get into first class..and that includes a cash upgrade..unless you actually upgrade your ticket to a first class fare.
But E+ is a different story and it's worth it. If you can get your United record locator from Air Canada and pull it up on the United website you may be able to purchase Economy Plus online and get advance seat assignments. But if that doesn't work just do it at the airport (it might not work since it's an AC ticket).
But E+ is a different story and it's worth it. If you can get your United record locator from Air Canada and pull it up on the United website you may be able to purchase Economy Plus online and get advance seat assignments. But if that doesn't work just do it at the airport (it might not work since it's an AC ticket).
May 17, 2010, 10:06 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Crystal City, VA
Programs: United Mileage Plus 1K 2 MM, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,627
If you check the thread on upgrades for cash (UFC) ("upgrades at the gate..."), you'll see that UFC is sometimes offered on these routes, for around $350 or thereabouts IIRC.
With UDU, the F cabin will certainly fill up more easily, but last Monday when I flew back to Maui, there were still 5 empty F cabin seats. I'm sure that if that is the situation on your flights, and you ask about UFC, you 'll get it.
With UDU, the F cabin will certainly fill up more easily, but last Monday when I flew back to Maui, there were still 5 empty F cabin seats. I'm sure that if that is the situation on your flights, and you ask about UFC, you 'll get it.