The Explorer card does share
the upgrades on award tickets.
The upgrades on award tickets, however, are nice.
Delta Airlines codeshares with Alaska Airlines and part of the Gold Medallion benefits is being able to receive complimentary
upgrades on award tickets.
I was upgraded on this flight due to being a Delta Gold Medallion member where one of the benefits is
upgrades on award tickets.
Upgrades on award tickets are a nice touch but seldom used and not easily understood.
Note you also are not eligible for free
upgrades on award tickets.
I like Alaska's award chart for partner redemptions,
the upgrades on award tickets, and the generous stopover rules.
But offering
upgrades on award tickets, like United does, could be useful.
Assignment of Complimentary Premier
Upgrades on award tickets within each Premier level will be prioritized after the lowest paid fare class.
Cardholder is eligible for complimentary
upgrades on award tickets on United - operated flights when available
Complimentary
upgrades on award tickets for Premier Members — If you're traveling on a domestic flight and it is an award ticket, you have the ability to get the free upgrade.
In addition to free United Club lounge access, you'll get priority boarding, check - in and security screening, plus two free checked bags, elite status with Hyatt and Hertz, complimentary cabin
upgrades on award tickets (when available), a close - in award booking fee waiver and special perks through the Luxury Hotel & Resorts Collection.
Complimentary
upgrades on award tickets for Premier Members — If you're traveling on a domestic flight and it is an award ticket, you have the ability to get the free upgrade.
Like most other airline programs, China Airlines prohibits
upgrades on an award ticket.
In order to get a shot at
the upgrade on an award ticket (something that I personally would greatly appreciate) you need at least Executive Platinum status.
And if you're an elite with United, you can still get
upgraded on award tickets if you have a United credit card!
Not exact matches
$ 250 Air Travel Credit: The card offers travelers a $ 250 air travel credit, which automatically applies to purchases made directly with airlines, including airfare and
upgrade costs, airline taxes
on award tickets, in - flight meals and entertainment, baggage fees, etc..
The primary Cardmember who is also a MileagePlus Premier ® member and traveling
on an
award ticket can take advantage of Complimentary Premier
Upgrades on United - operated flights (when available).
Upgrade awards from paid
tickets are available
on Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, and Star Alliance.
Upgrade awards on Korean Air flights are limited to generally expensive fare classes
on paid
tickets, so your
ticket may not be eligible.
$ 250 Air Travel Credit: The card offers travelers a $ 250 air travel credit, which automatically applies to purchases made directly with airlines, including airfare and
upgrade costs, airline taxes
on award tickets, in - flight meals and entertainment, baggage fees, etc..
Complimentary Premier
upgrades — Premier members flying
on an
award ticket may be
upgraded on select domestic United - operated flights depending
on available space.
Miles can be spent
on the
award ticket,
upgrade or exchange for the numerous
awards of the program partners.
MileagePlus
Upgrade Awards can be purchased
on most
ticket types.
There will be revisions to the fees for changes or cancellations to your
award ticket or flight
upgrades on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and our partner airlines.
You can
upgrade award tickets to a Big Front Seat for cash, which is equivalent in size to standard domestic first class
on most airlines.
Quick tip: if you are planning
on using miles to
upgrade, search for business class
award space prior to booking your premium economy
ticket.
MileagePlus
Upgrade Awards can be used
on any United -, United Express - or Copa - operated flight, with no fare restrictions except for
tickets containing a Basic Economy fare.
MVP Gold status has some great perks like four free guest
upgrade coupons to use for yourself or a friend, a 100 % bonus
on earned
award miles, and the ability to change or cancel any
ticket without a penalty.
Upgrade Offer: Mileage
Upgrade Award is valid for
upgraded one - way travel
on Delta Air Lines - operated flights worldwide, including connecting flights, between the origin and destination of a
ticketed fare.
Upgrade awards from paid
tickets are available
on Singapore Airlines, Silk Air, and Star Alliance.
Once enough miles are accumulated, they can be redeemed for
Award Tickets and Class
Upgrades on Ethiopian Airlines and its partners.
Upgrades and
award tickets come from the same inventory
on these airlines.
With 8 systemwide
upgrades given to their top - tier elites every year (usable
on just about any
ticket), fantastic partner
awards (albeit not
on TATL routes) and 100 % bonus miles for their middle - tier elites, AAdvantage blew MileagePlus out of the water year after year.
Quick tip: if you are planning
on using your miles to
upgrade, search for Business Class
award space prior to booking your Premium Economy
ticket.
The primary cardholder who is also a Mileage Plus Premier member traveling
on an
award ticket will be eligible for Complimentary Premier
Upgrades on eligible United and Copa operated flights.
Tickets start at $ 599, and members of Miles & Smiles, the carrier's frequent flyer program, can get
award seats and
upgrades on this route at a 25 percent discount.
Points can be redeemed for booking flights,
upgrades, and
award tickets on Singapore Airlines and Silk Air, a regional airline owned by Singapore Airlines, as well as
on any Star Alliance member airline.
Executive Platinum members will be able to use their complimentary 500 - mile
upgrade benefits
on AAdvantage
award tickets for travel
on American from Main Cabin to the next class.
I don't care about
upgrades on award trips since I don't fly
award tickets myself.
The carrier has reduced the mileage cost of many reward flights, has increased earning levels
on some partner airlines, and now allows free
upgrades for elite members
on award flights when they book economy cabin
tickets.
The primary Cardmember who is also a MileagePlus Premier member traveling
on a domestic MileagePlus
award ticket will be eligible for Complimentary Premier
Upgrades on eligible United - and Copa - operated flights (when available).
As previously announced,
award tickets are now eligible for complimentary
upgrades based
on passenger status with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan.
And you would be eligible for free elite domestic
upgrades, elite qualifying miles, redeemable miles, and everything else you don't get
on award tickets.
Other posts include Master FAQ Post
on British Airways 100,000 Mile Offer, Spotlight
on Taxes and Fees, Distance - Based
Awards, Travel Together Companion
Ticket, Household Accounts, Using Avios to
Upgrade Paid
Tickets, The Avios and Cash Option, Using Avios For Non-Flight Redemptions.
The changes to advance seat selection and baggage allowance apply to
award tickets on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir; however, the revised fees for changes or cancellations apply to
award tickets and flight
upgrades on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir, and our partner airlines.
Plus points can be transferred to Airtran for flat - rate
awards like business class
upgrades, free
tickets on Airtran, or even free
tickets on any carrier worldwide.
All customers travelling
on full or discounted fares, frequent flyer
award tickets or
upgrades are considered revenue customers.
Upgrades work
on cash AND
award tickets!
The major changes are that (1) Executive Platinum members now earn 4 system wide
upgrades instead of 8; (2) you need more miles to book
award tickets on certain routes; and (3) the program became revenue based.