Question about upgrade to Business Class - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

Marcia3641 · March 21, 2009, 02:09 AM

I have purchased two tickets using miles on AA in coach (these are all miles I had at the time) to Europe. I wanted to know if anyone knew of a way/loophole I could to upgrade to Business Class without giving the airlines my arm and leg.

Marcia3641

lynne · March 21, 2009, 03:20 AM

You would have to redeposit your miles and repurchase at the business class rate. Sometimes, the Aadvantage Desk will allow you to do this without penalty. It also depends on the availability of the award for the class of service. Business Class seats for miles rarely become available for International travel.

beejaybeeohio · March 21, 2009, 09:15 AM

You may be given the option to "upgrade" for a fee. This happened to us last month on AA to Steamboat Springs enroute via Dallas for $90@ and returning, we were offered to upgrade on our United leg from Chicago to Cleveland for "only" $150@!

This opportunity might even be available when you checkin online, although we didn't see it then. Otherwise, getting to the airport early might help if there are seats in the upper class sections.

Pat H · March 21, 2009, 11:08 AM

Do you have enough miles now including the ones you used for the tickets to get business class seats? If so, try a dummy reservation as if you were using miles for business class to see if there are seats available. If there are, call AA and see if they will let you redeposit the miles used and rebook the tickets in business. Even if they charge $150/ticket to do that, I think it's worth it.

March 21, 2009, 02:09 AM	#1
Marcia3641 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 28, 06 Location: Signal Hill, CA Posts: 126 Resorts: Fairfield Daytona Beach 630K	Question about upgrade to Business Class I have purchased two tickets using miles on AA in coach (these are all miles I had at the time) to Europe. I wanted to know if anyone knew of a way/loophole I could to upgrade to Business Class without giving the airlines my arm and leg. Marcia3641

March 21, 2009, 09:15 AM	#3
beejaybeeohio TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Avon Lake OH Posts: 570 Resorts: Fitzpatrick Castle IRL, Peekn'Peak NY, Bushman's Nek SA	At checkin You may be given the option to "upgrade" for a fee. This happened to us last month on AA to Steamboat Springs enroute via Dallas for $90@ and returning, we were offered to upgrade on our United leg from Chicago to Cleveland for "only" $150@! This opportunity might even be available when you checkin online, although we didn't see it then. Otherwise, getting to the airport early might help if there are seats in the upper class sections. __________________ BJB

March 21, 2009, 11:08 AM	#4
Pat H TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,891 Resorts: Sandcastle-Cape Cod, Fairfield Patriot's Place, Mayan Palace, Dikhololo	Do you have enough miles now including the ones you used for the tickets to get business class seats? If so, try a dummy reservation as if you were using miles for business class to see if there are seats available. If there are, call AA and see if they will let you redeposit the miles used and rebook the tickets in business. Even if they charge $150/ticket to do that, I think it's worth it. __________________ *Pat H*

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March 21, 2009, 03:20 AM	#2
lynne TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Honokaa, HI (Formerly from New York) Posts: 247 Resorts: Manhattan Club, NYC Pacific Grove Plaza, CA	You would have to redeposit your miles and repurchase at the business class rate. Sometimes, the Aadvantage Desk will allow you to do this without penalty. It also depends on the availability of the award for the class of service. Business Class seats for miles rarely become available for International travel.