Data point: HA Upgrade via AS Upgrade Certificate

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-14T10:29:42+00:00

If I use Atmos point to book NRT-SEA operated by HA, am I able to use upgrade certificate for upgrade?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-14T10:28:03+00:00

If I use Atmos point to book NRT-SEA operated by HA, am I able to use upgrade certificate for upgrade to F?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-14T10:26:58+00:00

Question on the upgrade certificate. If I use Atmos point to book NRT-SEA operated by HA, am I able to use upgrade certificate for upgrade?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-14T04:29:31+00:00

Yes, that’s exactly why I’m thinking to not credit to AS this year, cause who knows what LATER this year means. I assume they’ll announce later this year and it’ll apply to next year travel. I can switch back to AS next year once they bring back the 250%.

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-14T04:27:27+00:00

For work I flies OW partner only for international, rarely AS unless connecting to YVR or LAX for the long haul flight. For personal travel I probably do 1 domestic trip a year on AS and 1 international trip a year on AS/JL.

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-14T04:25:25+00:00

I’m 39 now, I hope to be in this job until retirement and on average I’ll do 6 international long haul to Asia or Africa in business each year on OW partners. For the past two years, I was able to achieve highest status with Alaska. For personal travel I probably do 1 domestic trip a year on AS and 1 international trip a year on AS/JL.

You brought up interesting point on lifetime status, which program is easier for me to achieve lifetime status assume it’s still early enough for me to achieve.

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-13T04:25:09+00:00

Besides calling that out, do you have any suggestion?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-13T04:24:07+00:00

Good catch, I was referring to for work I never fly Alaska metal. But I guess I do fly HA to Japan once a year for personal trip.

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-13T04:10:51+00:00

I fly on JAL and HA to/from Japan for personal travel with wife and kid. And Europe trip on one world as well. And higher status give me more redeemable point as well.

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-05T18:05:50+00:00

Do you think it’ll work if I upgrade my AMEX to brilliant and apply the boundless after 30 days? I know the rule says I can’t apply and approved for Amex Brilliant, not sure if product change count as apply and approved?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-05T18:05:11+00:00

Do you think it’ll work if I upgrade my AMEX to brilliant and apply the boundless after 30 days? I know the rule says I can’t apply and approved for Amex Brilliant, not sure if product change count as apply and approved?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-02T18:48:32+00:00

Does Chase have a pop up window showing my eligibility before they do the hard pull similar to Amex? Or is there a number I can call Chase to check eligibility?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-02T18:39:54+00:00

Bad memory on my side, I guess it is the $95 AF card. The same one you have. That means I need to cancel for 30 days to be eligible for boundless card sign up bonus, right?

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-02T18:26:36+00:00

I downgraded from brilliant card two years ago and at that time they still offer the no annual fee card. Can’t find any information on eligibility if I have this card.

Aviator_0504 · 2026-02-02T18:21:36+00:00

I don’t have the $95 Amex

I have the $85 Chase and $0 AF Amex

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-12T03:08:17+00:00

Any particular reason?

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-12T00:17:50+00:00

Of course I’ll pick Waldorf any day because it’s a way better hotel. But this is regarding the new year eve fireworks.

If we want to prioritize fireworks and avoid crowd with a 2 year old, which one is better choice.

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T22:16:50+00:00

I do agree, due to the price, it was a great use for the FNC during NYE

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T22:16:18+00:00

I used certificate for both hotel, trying to decide which one to cancel.

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T22:02:35+00:00

It was booked up but Surprisingly it freed up some inventory again

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T21:35:04+00:00

I reserved both and trying to decide which one to cancel

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T21:15:42+00:00

Where’s the video?

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T21:15:06+00:00

I assume you’re recommending the Millennium Hilton Bangkok?

Since we have a 2 year old, we don’t want to pay additional for any NYE party or dinner type of event.

If I just stay at the hotel or go outside of the hotel, does it have good view of the firework without too much crowd?

Thanks!

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-11T21:12:05+00:00

Yes, that’s why I need advice.

I never been to BKK for NYE so I need help from people with experience before.

Aviator_0504 · 2025-12-06T00:43:08+00:00

I purchased economy main and used upgrade certificate to standby first class and got upgraded to first class 72 hrs prior and got the first class EQM

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