Orlando Flight Upgrade Suggestions
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Orlando Flight Upgrade Suggestions
I have been instructed to fly from San Diego to Miami Beach 1/2010 and San Diego to Orlando 6/2010 for business mtgs.
I really hate flying and the thought of 7 hours in a plane for a 1 day mtg esp these just does me in but I have no choice:
my question is are their any sites (like Travelocity, etc) that will quote airfare for flight upgrade with Frequent Flyer miles to Business/First Class?
Maybe if I can fly w/upgrade I can tolerate the trip better...which airline does better w/granting FF upgrades?
Also approx how long is the ground distance between MIA and Miami BCh (where Hoel Business mtg is scheduled?
I am worried about how much time to allow to go to MIA on rtn fight...
I really hate flying and the thought of 7 hours in a plane for a 1 day mtg esp these just does me in but I have no choice:
my question is are their any sites (like Travelocity, etc) that will quote airfare for flight upgrade with Frequent Flyer miles to Business/First Class?
Maybe if I can fly w/upgrade I can tolerate the trip better...which airline does better w/granting FF upgrades?
Also approx how long is the ground distance between MIA and Miami BCh (where Hoel Business mtg is scheduled?
I am worried about how much time to allow to go to MIA on rtn fight...
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Typically any FF upgrades have to be done directly with the airline. Do you have a corporate travel office? They can often get you free upgrades if there are seats available near flight time (we can get them about a week in advance). But - this is from business to first or full-fare coach to business.
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Thanks so much NYTraveler & Stumpworks.
Unfortunately our co fired our Travel Agency: now we have to book on our own and co will not reimburse for Bus or First Class: not even upgrades.
So I have to research & book on my own. That is why I was looking for a Travelocity like internet site that might help list upgrage availability & cost.
I do have alot of FF on my personal Amex Card. Has anyone used Amex Travel services???
Unfortunately our co fired our Travel Agency: now we have to book on our own and co will not reimburse for Bus or First Class: not even upgrades.
So I have to research & book on my own. That is why I was looking for a Travelocity like internet site that might help list upgrage availability & cost.
I do have alot of FF on my personal Amex Card. Has anyone used Amex Travel services???