GoEnvoy Upgrades
Mar 19, 2007, 6:39 am
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GoEnvoy Upgrades
I am going to buy a GoEnvoy Upgrade for an award (PHL-FRA-TLV RT) ticket. I believe it does not apply on the FRA-TLV-FRA portion which is operated by LH. However, does the upgrade apply on the way back, FRA-PHL?
Mar 19, 2007, 6:44 am
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Mar 19, 2007, 7:45 am
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The T&Cs for GoUpgrades state in part,
...Upgrades are available for purchase on flights for which a customer holds a confirmed, paid ticket.
GoEnvoy on an award tix is not technically allowed. Who knows, though, ... they always seem kinda hungry for money and $500 each way may be too good to turn down
...Upgrades are available for purchase on flights for which a customer holds a confirmed, paid ticket.
GoEnvoy on an award tix is not technically allowed. Who knows, though, ... they always seem kinda hungry for money and $500 each way may be too good to turn down
Mar 19, 2007, 11:06 am
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Thanks for the tips. I have read somewhere that there are others who have bought GoEnvoy u/gs on award tix. I don't expect it to be a problem, especially since US is so hungry for money. I will only purchase a O/W GoEnvoy U/G to FRA. I need to u/g 2 people (my gf and myself).
Mar 19, 2007, 9:08 pm
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The T&Cs for GoUpgrades state in part,
...Upgrades are available for purchase on flights for which a customer holds a confirmed, paid ticket.
GoEnvoy on an award tix is not technically allowed. Who knows, though, ... they always seem kinda hungry for money and $500 each way may be too good to turn down
...Upgrades are available for purchase on flights for which a customer holds a confirmed, paid ticket.
GoEnvoy on an award tix is not technically allowed. Who knows, though, ... they always seem kinda hungry for money and $500 each way may be too good to turn down
Mar 21, 2007, 1:07 pm
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Well, I called the Gold line and they told me since I had paper award tix that I had to go to the airport to buy the u/g. So, I went down to PHL and everything was fine. I was told we had 2A and 2B. Well, I go online and check to make sure things are fine and nope... we are in 2A and 2G!!! So, I call the Gold line again, and ask that they place us together. He says he cannot because all of Envoy is full. Why couldn't the TA tell me that at the airport??!?! My only hope is that I can ask the person in 2B to switch to 2G. Or, vice versa. So, I was lied to at the front lines. After dropping $1K on a GoEnvoy I feel like some honestly would be the least I would have to worry about. I guess some T/As are just taking their cues from "leadership" in the Sand Castle. 
Mar 21, 2007, 1:45 pm
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It's entirely possible you were moved after the initial assignments. Were you both on the same reservation/PNR, or were they seperate? If the whole cabin is really full, I doubt you'll have a problem getting another aisle person to swap, assuming they wouldn't be seperated from their companion.
Mar 21, 2007, 2:06 pm
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-Quick question on the Go envoy sales-- Anyone know if I can use a US flight credit to purchase? After this past weekends weather issues I have a coule of credits for future flights.
Mar 21, 2007, 2:13 pm
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It's entirely possible you were moved after the initial assignments. Were you both on the same reservation/PNR, or were they seperate? If the whole cabin is really full, I doubt you'll have a problem getting another aisle person to swap, assuming they wouldn't be seperated from their companion.
Mar 21, 2007, 8:05 pm
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I'm afraid not. GoEnvoy upgrades are available by credit card only ($500)through Res, or by cash only on day of departure for the same price. Flight credits are only for money off a future reservation.
Mar 22, 2007, 5:44 am
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Are seats 1A and 1B lie flat seats? Apparently, somehow, we've been moved to these seats. I am not going to complain if 1A and 1B are the lie flats.
Mar 22, 2007, 7:21 am
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yes - they are supposed to charge another $300 for those (on top of the $500) - they call it GoSleeper. Keep your fingers crossed that they keep you in those seats (and that the seats are not malfunctioning).
Mar 22, 2007, 8:09 am
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Fingers and toes are crossed! Thanks for the (hopefully) good news.
Mar 22, 2007, 9:24 am
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don't count your chickens yet
I forgot to clarify - the GoSleeper option is only on the A330s - if you are on a 767 you'll be in a regular Envoy seat