Group Reservation (for 4) - Preferred Upgrade & Luggage Allowance
Jul 21, 2013, 11:31 am
#1
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Group Reservation (for 4) - Preferred Upgrade & Luggage Allowance
I have a group of 4 that will be traveling on USAir. I am the only preferred member (Platinum). I would like to extend my preferred benefits to the entire group for checked luggage (Free luggage) but would like to still remain eligible for my first class upgrades. Any way to make the group reservation (for all 4) to keep the luggage privileges and then split my portion for the upgrade?
The only way I see is to make a reservation of 2 & 2 to allow for 6 pieces of luggage and keep my upgrade option available.
The only way I see is to make a reservation of 2 & 2 to allow for 6 pieces of luggage and keep my upgrade option available.
Jul 21, 2013, 11:38 am
#2
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Agreed...but couldn't you keep everyone on the same reservation and get an exit row seat for everyone? Whenever I've upgraded and had other traveling companions in coach, the results have been negative.
Jul 21, 2013, 12:04 pm
#3
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If you call the preferred desk you can have an agent seat all 4 people in preferred seating even if they are on 2 separate reservations. I've done it a few times.
Jul 21, 2013, 12:32 pm
#4
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Since this is not family I don't mind being split up. Just a group of friends doing a camping trip out of town (Which is why have the luggage allowance is important).
Jul 21, 2013, 2:40 pm
#5
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Do you still have a trial silver to gift? That could add to your baggage allowance, keep exit rows/bulkheads and allow everyone to have a shot at an upgrade. I'd still do it 2 on yours and 2 on the silver.
Jul 21, 2013, 5:42 pm
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Jul 21, 2013, 8:53 pm
#7
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I haven't had the same luck with this for more than 24 hours out so I wouldn't 100% rely on this if seating is important.
Jul 22, 2013, 4:43 pm
#8
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I'm CP and wanted to do the same for a group of 3 (including me). The CSR separated my reservation into 1 and 2. Question - will the 1 (separated from me) still be able to use the preferred access lane while going through security?
Jul 22, 2013, 6:08 pm
#9
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Yes you can bring people thru on separate itineraries.
Jul 23, 2013, 5:45 pm
#10
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I (Chairman) was upgraded along with my wife and son on my itinerary PHX -> CLT last month. I was pleasantly surprised that all three of us were upgraded on the same itinerary.
Jul 23, 2013, 6:00 pm
#11
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Jul 23, 2013, 7:40 pm
#12
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Not sure if it is common but according to the upgrade rules I didn't think it would happen. Especially after I had been calling every day for 3 weeks straight trying to upgrade the three of us using miles and was told every time there were no seats available for upgrade. Next thing you know, 3 days before the flight we were all complimentary upgraded.
Jul 24, 2013, 12:42 pm
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Not sure if it is common but according to the upgrade rules I didn't think it would happen. Especially after I had been calling every day for 3 weeks straight trying to upgrade the three of us using miles and was told every time there were no seats available for upgrade. Next thing you know, 3 days before the flight we were all complimentary upgraded.
It's great when you can clear 3 people at once. ^
Jul 31, 2013, 3:02 pm
#14
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Platinum preferred on the US Airways website says:
Get your bags faster and take more with you.
You and everyone in your reservation are exempt from the first, second and third bag fees (group reservations not included).
Your bags will be loaded last which means they'll be among the first on the conveyer belt at your destination.
Allowances vary by airline, so please contact the airline you'll be traveling on for details.
Can't tell if that is per person or overall on the reservation. I booked a trip to Madrid with my family in August and US Airways advised me to check in all of my family's luggage under my name to save money. :-/
Get your bags faster and take more with you.
You and everyone in your reservation are exempt from the first, second and third bag fees (group reservations not included).
Your bags will be loaded last which means they'll be among the first on the conveyer belt at your destination.
Allowances vary by airline, so please contact the airline you'll be traveling on for details.
Can't tell if that is per person or overall on the reservation. I booked a trip to Madrid with my family in August and US Airways advised me to check in all of my family's luggage under my name to save money. :-/
Jul 31, 2013, 3:31 pm
#15
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Each person gets the baggage allowance provided you are all on the same reservation.