GoEnvoy/business and other TA upgrades
Jun 17, 2014, 12:55 am
#151
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Treasure Coast Florida
Programs: USA Dividend miles soon to be AAdvantage
Posts: 723
Jun 17, 2014, 3:37 pm
#152
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
Programs: None
Posts: 9,171
Tried to find GoEnvoy (or it's new name GoBusiness) on the US website and couldn't find it so they may have discontinued that. GoFirst was still there. It's hard to believe that Parker would pass up a chance to sell any leftover Business seats though.
Jim
Jim
Jun 17, 2014, 5:55 pm
#153
Join Date: Jan 2003
Programs: American Airlines Platinum, National Executive
Posts: 3,790
I called US today to ask about GoEnvoy. It's still offered (at least for a flight in a few months); pricing seems to have gone way up though: $900+ for the upgrade for one trans-Atlantic flight I priced.
Jun 20, 2014, 12:07 pm
#154
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Treasure Coast Florida
Programs: USA Dividend miles soon to be AAdvantage
Posts: 723
GoEnvoy may be phasing out. I now receive these updates on my NPR.
This one for a flight in April PBI - FRA
Business Class seats may be available on your flight to Frankfurt, Germany - FRA
Sit up front for $999
And this one today, FRA - PBI
Business Class seats may be available on your flight to Philadelphia, PA - PHL
Sit up front for $749
Note the difference in pricing for the different route.
This one for a flight in April PBI - FRA
Business Class seats may be available on your flight to Frankfurt, Germany - FRA
Sit up front for $999
And this one today, FRA - PBI
Business Class seats may be available on your flight to Philadelphia, PA - PHL
Sit up front for $749
Note the difference in pricing for the different route.
Jun 22, 2014, 6:29 pm
#155
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: DL SM
Posts: 62
Upgrade offer US 728
Hello everyone:
I am flying PHL-LHR on Thursday 06/26. I received an e-mail from US airways offering me the chance at an upgrade (i.e. if space is available I will be upgraded and charged) for $1,049 for the 7 hr. 10 min. flight.
Is this a good deal? Would I be able to get a better price by talking to the ticketing agent at check in on the day of departure? Please advise. Thanks!
Here is the detail of the information I was sent:
Business Class seats may be available on your flight to London, United Kingdom - LHR
Sit up front for $1049
Would you rather sit in Business Class? For your upcoming trip to London, United Kingdom - LHR, there may be seats available on the Philadelphia, PA - PHL to London, United Kingdom - LHR flight. You'll enjoy more legroom, priority check-in, early boarding and no charge for your 2nd checked bag – a $100 value.*
We’re offering you the option to upgrade to Business Class for $1049. Add yourself to the upgrade list by midnight PT on June 23, 2014.
Here's how it works:
Upgrades are first-come, first-served
If we have a seat available 2 days before your flight, we'll upgrade you to Business Class
We'll charge the credit card you used to book your ticket after you're upgraded
You'll get an email about the upgrades 2 days before your flight
Add yourself to the list
June 23, 2014 at midnight PT is the deadline to sign up.
More about Business Class:
Priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling
More personal space, privacy and legroom
Restaurant-style meals and award-winning wines
Hours of movies, TV and music – all on demand
Read our frequently asked questions.
I am flying PHL-LHR on Thursday 06/26. I received an e-mail from US airways offering me the chance at an upgrade (i.e. if space is available I will be upgraded and charged) for $1,049 for the 7 hr. 10 min. flight.
Is this a good deal? Would I be able to get a better price by talking to the ticketing agent at check in on the day of departure? Please advise. Thanks!
Here is the detail of the information I was sent:
Business Class seats may be available on your flight to London, United Kingdom - LHR
Sit up front for $1049
Would you rather sit in Business Class? For your upcoming trip to London, United Kingdom - LHR, there may be seats available on the Philadelphia, PA - PHL to London, United Kingdom - LHR flight. You'll enjoy more legroom, priority check-in, early boarding and no charge for your 2nd checked bag – a $100 value.*
We’re offering you the option to upgrade to Business Class for $1049. Add yourself to the upgrade list by midnight PT on June 23, 2014.
Here's how it works:
Upgrades are first-come, first-served
If we have a seat available 2 days before your flight, we'll upgrade you to Business Class
We'll charge the credit card you used to book your ticket after you're upgraded
You'll get an email about the upgrades 2 days before your flight
Add yourself to the list
June 23, 2014 at midnight PT is the deadline to sign up.
More about Business Class:
Priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling
More personal space, privacy and legroom
Restaurant-style meals and award-winning wines
Hours of movies, TV and music – all on demand
Read our frequently asked questions.
Jun 22, 2014, 7:33 pm
#156
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA-EXP, MR-PP
Posts: 3,440
I would not spend that much myself but YMMW.
Jun 23, 2014, 1:31 am
#157
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: QLA
Programs: SBUX Gold
Posts: 14,507
Jun 30, 2014, 1:50 pm
#158
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
How long before can I start asking for it? Times seem to vary.
Jun 30, 2014, 2:06 pm
#159
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Treasure Coast Florida
Programs: USA Dividend miles soon to be AAdvantage
Posts: 723
Yes, time do vary. I have upgrade within 48 hours but on other routes I have had to wait till within 12 hours of the flight time.
Prices also seem to vary. CLT-FRA have been as low as $699 and up to $999. Most recently, FRA-PHL was $749.
Prices also seem to vary. CLT-FRA have been as low as $699 and up to $999. Most recently, FRA-PHL was $749.
Jun 30, 2014, 3:21 pm
#160
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
Okay. I'm doing PHL-FRA on Wednesday and there seem to be 4 Envoy seats available. Is the $300/30,000 miles option still around?
Jun 30, 2014, 4:56 pm
#161
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CLT
Programs: AA-EXP, MR-PP
Posts: 3,440
Jun 30, 2014, 9:45 pm
#162
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
They're asking $788 for PHL-FRA on July 2... just a data point
Also the $300/30,000 miles is only for revenue flights, can't do it on rewards flights according to the phone agent.
Also the $300/30,000 miles is only for revenue flights, can't do it on rewards flights according to the phone agent.
Jul 1, 2014, 5:16 am
#163
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Treasure Coast Florida
Programs: USA Dividend miles soon to be AAdvantage
Posts: 723
I used the $300/30,000dm for my FRA-PHL flight last Friday. I had to wait till 23hr before flight time as that option was not opened till then.
Jul 1, 2014, 6:12 am
#164
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PIT
Programs: Marriott Platinum, USDM Gold, National Exec Elite, IHG Dumped-now Kettle, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,787
Jul 1, 2014, 6:43 am
#165
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Treasure Coast Florida
Programs: USA Dividend miles soon to be AAdvantage
Posts: 723