Comp. upgrade experiences? Elevate Silver & Gold
Feb 15, 2013, 2:37 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
No issues for MCS. F is available if you wanted to pay because of the earlier window as you indicate.
The value of the program is interesting with relatively few elite members in these programs and not too much interest in folks paying for these upgrades.
I still have to try the LAX Loft when I have enough time before the flight.
Remember, do not bother doing the actual checking-in until after the upgrade window and make sure you have the flag added via telephone for upgrade potential if you did not buy via the VX website.
Rasheed
The value of the program is interesting with relatively few elite members in these programs and not too much interest in folks paying for these upgrades.
I still have to try the LAX Loft when I have enough time before the flight.
Remember, do not bother doing the actual checking-in until after the upgrade window and make sure you have the flag added via telephone for upgrade potential if you did not buy via the VX website.
Rasheed
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Feb 18, 2013, 1:27 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
Your Silver or Gold reservation must be setup to be flagged for the free upgrade. Unless you specifically purchased the ticket from VX directly, it is almost guaranteed that your reservation is not flagged for the upgrade.
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/how-...ers_howitworks
Rasheed
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/how-...ers_howitworks
Rasheed
Feb 18, 2013, 9:04 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: UA gold; WN A; PC plat; Marriott Gold
Posts: 425
Your Silver or Gold reservation must be setup to be flagged for the free upgrade. Unless you specifically purchased the ticket from VX directly, it is almost guaranteed that your reservation is not flagged for the upgrade.
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/how-...ers_howitworks
Rasheed
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/how-...ers_howitworks
Rasheed
Feb 20, 2013, 7:57 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
Rasheed
Mar 19, 2013, 12:59 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Between EWR & PHL
Programs: UA MileagePlus dirt (former hard-way Silver); AS Mileage Plan MVP; Hilton Honors Silver
Posts: 1,586
I'm 4/5 on MCS upgrades as a (temporarily matched) Silver. Alas, even with two transcons in the last month, my point total won't be enough to retain status beyond April.
Mar 20, 2013, 10:42 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
I may not make my AA Plat challenge offer by the end of May because I decided to take VX to get the necessary spend by end of April. The MCS auto-upgrade program plus I finally tried a mid-haul first class cash upgrade which was excellent. For the routes VX flies, this option is awesome.
Rasheed
Rasheed