When Kong Ho pays $500 for Gold elite membership in American Airlines’ AAdvantage program, he expects to reap the benefits. Unfortunately, the airline has a different idea. Can our advocates help upgrade Ko’s experience with the world’s largest airline? Read more “My American Airlines flight had empty first class seats. Why didn’t they upgrade me?”
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Why won’t T-Mobile honor its upgrade offer?
T-Mobile offers Sharon Lewis an upgraded phone, but is it telling her the whole story? To find out, read on. Read more “Why won’t T-Mobile honor its upgrade offer?”
“I’m sure listing you on the CC-line helped Princess make their decision”
Remember the post about copying me on complaints? Some of you thought I was blowing smoke when a reader claimed (and I concurred) that the simple act of copying me on a complaint was enough to get it prioritized. Read more ““I’m sure listing you on the CC-line helped Princess make their decision””
Downgraded after I turned down an upgrade
After Elizabeth Bentley asks about an upgrade on her transatlantic flight, her ticket is mysteriously canceled. She’s rebooked on a less convenient flight, but is she entitled to a refund? Read more “Downgraded after I turned down an upgrade”
Forced to “upgrade” on a United Airlines flight – is this deceptive?
Barbara Acosta was duped by United Airlines.
“A colleague and I traveled from Washington to Albuquerque for a conference last week,” she says. “Our tickets were already paid for, but when we went to check in online a few hours before our flight, we were told the economy seats were all taken. We were forced to pay an extra $29 each for Economy Plus seats.” Read more “Forced to “upgrade” on a United Airlines flight – is this deceptive?”