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Elite-Upgrades

OnePass Elite-Mitglieder sind auf Flügen, die von Continental, Continental Micronesia und Copa Airlines* auf den folgenden Strecken durchgeführt werden, zu unbegrenzten kostenlosen First Class-Upgrades berechtigt:

  • Mainland U.S.
  • Alaska
  • Canada
  • Hawaii (ausgewählte Flüge)**
  • Mexico
  • Caribbean
  • Central America
  • Northern South America
  • Southern South America (Copa Airlines flights only)
  • Asien/Ozeanien (ausgewählte Flüge)+

OnePass Elite-Mitglieder sind ab Mitte 2010 zu Unlimited Domestic Upgrades bei United berechtigt. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in den häufig gestellten Fragen.

* Nicht zugelassen für United Mileage Plus Elite-Mitglieder

* Gilt für Continental-Flüge nach/von Los Angeles und alle Flügen innerhalb des Pazifikraums außer Nonstop-Flügen nach/von Guam

+ Gilt nur für Continental-Flüge innerhalb von Asien und Ozeanien

Upgrade-Priorität

Priority for First Class/Business Class Elite upgrades is determined by: testing

  • Full Fare Economy Y, Discount Full Fare Economy B and Platinum booked in M class Allows all Elite members to upgrade at the time of ticketing when a seat is available. Continental Airlines will be offered instant upgrades on eligible Continental and Continental Micronesia

  • Elite level: Members are prioritized according to their Elite level — Platinum, Gold and then Silver. When traveling with other Elite members or non-Elite members, Elite members should purchase their flight on a separate itinerary.

  • Restricted fare class: Upgrade priority within Elite level will be based on fare class purchased. The fare class structure in priority order is as follows: B, M, H, K, Q, U, V, G, W, E, S, T, N and L.

  • Booking date/time: All else being equal, the sooner Elite members book their flight, the better their upgrade chances.

  • Check in time: If your upgrade is processed from the standby upgrade list at the airport, check in time will be used in place of booking date/time.

Upgrade Processing & Confirmation

Upgrades are processed nightly and confirmed in priority order using the following schedule:

  • Full Fare Economy Y, Platinum Elite Members in M and Discount Full Fare Economy B: — Beginning 5 calendar days before departure if an upgrade was not confirmed any time after ticketing

  • Platinum Elite members on non-Y fare classes — Beginning 5 calendar days before departure

  • Gold Elite members on non-Y fare classes — Beginning 3 calendar days before departure

  • Silver Elite members on non-Y fare classes — Beginning 1 calendar day before departure

OnePass Elite-Mitglieder, die nicht im Voraus ein Upgrade bei Continental Airlines und Copa Airlines* erhalten können, können am Flughafen ab 2 Stunden vor dem Abflug ein Upgrade beantragen.

Elite members traveling on an eTicket should verify that their OnePass account number is present in the reservation when using continental.com or an eService Center kiosk to check in. When checking in with an airport representative, Elite members should present their Elite card.

If an upgrade is not available, Elite members will be automatically placed on a standby upgrade list. This list is cleared by Elite level, fare class and time of check-in when a seat becomes available.

Elite members can sign up to receive an e-mail notification each time their upgrade is confirmed when flying on Continental Airlines, Continental Micronesia or Copa Airlines.

* Nicht zugelassen für United Mileage Plus Elite-Mitglieder

Tips to Help Ensure an Upgrade

Here are some tips Elite members should know about our First Class/Business Class upgrade processing to ensure upgrade eligibility:

  • If a reservation includes multiple Elite members, the Elite members will be automatically upgraded according to the rules governing the lowest Elite level in the party.

  • If a reservation includes companions who do not qualify for OnePass Elite upgrades, the upgrade will not be processed automatically.

  • Elite members should call the Elite Priority Desk to request a separate reservation for themselves.

  • For an Elite member to be eligible to receive an upgrade, they must make sure that the name on the reservation exactly matches the name on their OnePass account and photo identification or passport.

  • Automated processing of complimentary upgrades is available for flights within or between the 48 contiguous U.S. and Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Companion Upgrades

Platinum Elite- und Gold Elite-Mitglieder können eine Begleitperson mit dem gleichen Flugplan für Flüge mit Continental Airlines und Copa Airlines* von ihrem Upgrade-Vorteil profitieren lassen:

  • Companion upgrades are valid with any paid fare.
  • The companion does not have to be in the same reservation as the Elite member.**
  • Elite member and companion must be on the same itinerary.
  • The companion may only be confirmed on the day of departure at the airport within two (2) hours of the flight.
  • The Elite member must present their Elite card at the airport.
  • If no upgrade seating is available at check in, the companion will be placed on the standby list.
  • The standby lists cleared in order of Elite status.

* Nicht zugelassen für United Mileage Plus Elite-Mitglieder

** Elite-Mitglieder können aufgrund ihrer Elite-Privilegien im Voraus ein Upgrade erhalten, wenn sie mit einer getrennten Reservierung reisen.

Elite Upgrade Terms

Elite-Upgrades unterliegen Kapazitätsbeschränkungen, so dass die Anzahl der verfügbaren Sitzplätze begrenzt sein kann. Reiseprämien und bestimmte Tarife, wie zum Beispiel Ermäßigungen für Branchenangehörige, Hotwire und priceline.com sind nicht für Elite-Upgrades qualifiziert.