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11-27-2014, 02:18 AM

clubord

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Deadhead Deviation Question

Quick question for the experts...If I deviate from scheduled Global DH does that waive the contractual right for first class seat?

Still planning on DH to Europe just from EWR not IAD.

Happy Thanksgiving ya'll!

11-27-2014, 04:41 AM

sovt

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You do lose the seat but you go to the top of the non-rev list for an upgrade.

11-27-2014, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sovt

You do lose the seat but you go to the top of the non-rev list for an upgrade.

Translated - you'll be in a center seat

11-27-2014, 10:05 AM

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Thanks guys. Happy Thanksgiving!

11-27-2014, 10:20 AM

sovt

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Translated - you'll be in a center seat

Had a nice Business First seat from MAD to IAD a couple of months ago.

11-27-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sovt

You do lose the seat but you go to the top of the non-rev list for an upgrade.

And more specifically, you lose the right to a contractual FC seat but since you are now traveling using the corporate travel policy (vs the UPA) you may still book a business seat for a DH as long as seats are available at time of booking (international only). The downside is there is no assurance for even a lowly E+ seat if none are available. And yes, when booked in business you are placed on the upgrade list for first on the three class birds.

Moral of the story: book early before upgrades grab the seats when deviating.