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Per the US Airways website:
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/dividendmiles/preferred/upgrades.html
Upgrade notification
We send you an email the first time we try for an upgrade – no need to call. We'll continue to check for upgrades throughout the day and send follow up emails if we change your upgrade status – right up until 24 hours before your flight. If we're unable to upgrade your reservation up to 24 hours prior to departure, we'll process your upgrades when you check in online or at the airport (if they become available).
To be placed on the standby list choose the 'Add to standby list' link when you check in online. You'll only see the option to add yourself to the standby list if all passengers in your reservation are Preferred. If you're traveling with a companion, request that you and your companion be placed on the standby list at the airport.
Please check your Dividend Miles account to make sure we have your current email address.
Preferred upgrade priority – advance travel dates
When you purchase a full fare (Y or B class) economy ticket, you are eligible for an instant upgrade to First Class. After your reservation is ticketed, we will automatically attempt to upgrade you around the clock until a seat becomes available. We prioritize full fare economy tickets over all other fares.
If you book a discount fare (any fare other than Y or B class), we prioritize your upgrade by Preferred level and within each Preferred level, by the number of Preferred-qualifying miles you've flown on US Airways and US Airways Express operated flights in the last 12 months. We begin processing upgrades for all discount fares at either 7, 4, 3 or 2 days prior to departure, depending on Preferred level.
If we are unable to confirm an upgrade during our automated process, we'll try again when you check in for your flight. If seats are not available when you check in online, you can choose to be placed on the standby list.
To be placed on the standby list select the 'Add to standby list' link when checking in online. All passengers in your reservation must have Preferred status to have this option displayed at check in. If you are traveling with a companion, request that you and your companion be placed on the standby list at the airport.
Preferred upgrade priority – day of departure
•If we're unable to confirm an upgrade seat for you prior to departure, you may request an upgrade when you check in.
•Once check-in for a flight has begun, priority will be based upon Preferred level and then upon earliest check-in.
•Please advise the gate agent at the airport if you're traveling with a companion.
If no First Class seats are open when you check in at the airport, you'll have the option to be added to the standby list, but you must be the only person listed in your reservation.
If there are multiple Preferred members in one reservation, you must ask to have your reservation separated at the airport.
If you're traveling with a non-Preferred member, you will also need to have your reservation separated at the airport; however, your companion will no longer be eligible for a complimentary upgrade.
Companion upgrades
One non-Preferred traveling companion can upgrade when traveling on the same reservation as a Preferred member with a qualifying paid ticket. The companion will be upgraded at the same time as the Preferred member.
more info to add? click, "Edit Wikipost," and make the changes @:-)
Prior thread can be found here:
US Automatic Upgrades (Elite)
http://www.usairways.com/en-US/dividendmiles/preferred/upgrades.html
Upgrade notification
We send you an email the first time we try for an upgrade – no need to call. We'll continue to check for upgrades throughout the day and send follow up emails if we change your upgrade status – right up until 24 hours before your flight. If we're unable to upgrade your reservation up to 24 hours prior to departure, we'll process your upgrades when you check in online or at the airport (if they become available).
To be placed on the standby list choose the 'Add to standby list' link when you check in online. You'll only see the option to add yourself to the standby list if all passengers in your reservation are Preferred. If you're traveling with a companion, request that you and your companion be placed on the standby list at the airport.
Please check your Dividend Miles account to make sure we have your current email address.
Preferred upgrade priority – advance travel dates
When you purchase a full fare (Y or B class) economy ticket, you are eligible for an instant upgrade to First Class. After your reservation is ticketed, we will automatically attempt to upgrade you around the clock until a seat becomes available. We prioritize full fare economy tickets over all other fares.
If you book a discount fare (any fare other than Y or B class), we prioritize your upgrade by Preferred level and within each Preferred level, by the number of Preferred-qualifying miles you've flown on US Airways and US Airways Express operated flights in the last 12 months. We begin processing upgrades for all discount fares at either 7, 4, 3 or 2 days prior to departure, depending on Preferred level.
If we are unable to confirm an upgrade during our automated process, we'll try again when you check in for your flight. If seats are not available when you check in online, you can choose to be placed on the standby list.
To be placed on the standby list select the 'Add to standby list' link when checking in online. All passengers in your reservation must have Preferred status to have this option displayed at check in. If you are traveling with a companion, request that you and your companion be placed on the standby list at the airport.
Preferred upgrade priority – day of departure
•If we're unable to confirm an upgrade seat for you prior to departure, you may request an upgrade when you check in.
•Once check-in for a flight has begun, priority will be based upon Preferred level and then upon earliest check-in.
•Please advise the gate agent at the airport if you're traveling with a companion.
If no First Class seats are open when you check in at the airport, you'll have the option to be added to the standby list, but you must be the only person listed in your reservation.
If there are multiple Preferred members in one reservation, you must ask to have your reservation separated at the airport.
If you're traveling with a non-Preferred member, you will also need to have your reservation separated at the airport; however, your companion will no longer be eligible for a complimentary upgrade.
Companion upgrades
One non-Preferred traveling companion can upgrade when traveling on the same reservation as a Preferred member with a qualifying paid ticket. The companion will be upgraded at the same time as the Preferred member.
more info to add? click, "Edit Wikipost," and make the changes @:-)
Prior thread can be found here:
US Automatic Upgrades (Elite)
US Automatic Upgrades (elite) [MASTER THREAD 2014]
#121
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: CLT
Programs: DM member since 1996, DM Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 255
One reservation with gold, silver and no status. What window would I upgrade if any?
#122
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: CLT
Programs: DM member since 1996, DM Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 255
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#123
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, AA Gold, FB Gold, ITA Volare Executive
Posts: 3,294
#124
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHL, LHR
Posts: 219
hey guys, I'm newly minted gold and had a quick question/clarification about the day of T-24hr re-check in process.
If I'm say, #4 on the upgrade list, and a first class seat opens up a few hours before boarding--if I re-check in online, would i in fact be able to grab that seat, thereby jumping the 3 other passengers ahead of me? Is that right, or am i misunderstanding...
If I'm say, #4 on the upgrade list, and a first class seat opens up a few hours before boarding--if I re-check in online, would i in fact be able to grab that seat, thereby jumping the 3 other passengers ahead of me? Is that right, or am i misunderstanding...
#125
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Lifetime Plat, SPG Plat, AMEX Plat, Hertz PC, Travels too Much Platinum
Posts: 3,290
hey guys, I'm newly minted gold and had a quick question/clarification about the day of T-24hr re-check in process.
If I'm say, #4 on the upgrade list, and a first class seat opens up a few hours before boarding--if I re-check in online, would i in fact be able to grab that seat, thereby jumping the 3 other passengers ahead of me? Is that right, or am i misunderstanding...
If I'm say, #4 on the upgrade list, and a first class seat opens up a few hours before boarding--if I re-check in online, would i in fact be able to grab that seat, thereby jumping the 3 other passengers ahead of me? Is that right, or am i misunderstanding...
#126
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,816
So....how about one Gold, one Silver, and two "scrubs"? All on one PNR,
All upgrade at T-3 (theoretically speaking)?
All upgrade at T-3 (theoretically speaking)?
#127
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PHL
Programs: AA Executive Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,663
Yes, theoretically. But you would need 4 FC seats to be available for upgrade and you would need all CP, PP, and higher GP to be satisfied first. A definite long shot!
#128
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
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Posts: 7,816
#130
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
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Posts: 7,816
#132
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 462
Can't he split the reservation to hopefully get at least 2 upgrades? if mom and dad want F and kids to sit in the back not the worst idea! A CP relative does this often with 3 people since only one companion can get upgraded.
#133
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: OKC
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Marriott Rewards Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond, TK M&S Elite
Posts: 290
CP Upgraded on AA Ticket/Codeshare on US Airways metal
Basic info: Flight 430 PHX-MCI leaving 3/14/14. Booked in February on AA website did not enter my AAdvantage number during booking. As soon as I received my confirmation email with my US Airways locator number (Ticket# was AA 001). I logged into US Airways with my FF#, found my reservation, and associated my reservation with my US Airways FF#. Got the standard T-7 email saying flight was not eligible for upgrade. Lo' and behold at OLCI I was asked if I wanted to upgrade for $0? Went from 5C to 3D. Very pleased and excited since I saved about $80 booking on AA. Maybe they are getting this fixed! Also note the fare class was: V
Last edited by shawn67; Mar 13, 2014 at 1:58 pm
#134
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: PHL / SFO
Programs: free agent
Posts: 797
Basic info: Flight 430 PHX-MCI leaving 3/14/14. Booked in February on AA website did not enter my AAdvantage number during booking. As soon as I received my confirmation email with my US Airways locator number (Ticket# was AA 001). I logged into US Airways with my FF#, found my reservation, and associated my reservation with my US Airways FF#. Got the standard T-7 email saying flight was not eligible for upgrade. Lo' and behold at OLCI I was asked if I wanted to upgrade for $0? Went from 5C to 3D. Very pleased and excited since I saved about $80 booking on AA. Maybe they are getting this fixed! Also note the fare class was: V
#135
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: OKC
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Marriott Rewards Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond, TK M&S Elite
Posts: 290
Interesting. But I think what you're describing isn't a "complimentary preferred upgrade" at OLCI (although the net effect to you was the same). I think this was a GoFirst offer that happened to be priced at $0 because you're CP. Sounds like a glitch very much in your favor. GoFirst upgrades can be purchased by anyone - my bet is that you were on a very elite light flight. Would be interested to know if F goes out with a few empty seats.