How to Use Continental Airlines First Class Upgrades
First class seats on airplane flights can make travel seem more like a brief hotel stay. Many airlines, including Continental Airlines, offer amenities such as priority baggage checking, spacious leather seats, complimentary alcoholic beverages, complimentary blankets and hot towels, better entertainment options as well as fine dining in flight.
Continental Airlines' OnePass Frequent Flyer program offers upgrades to First Class or Business Class based on accumulated miles. You can also upgrade yourself to a first-class ticket by paying a fee or redeeming OnePass miles in one of three ways.
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Purchase your tickets online from the Continental Airlines website. Click the "Upgrade Reservation" link and upgrade your ticket to first class.
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Call the Continental Airlines Reward Desk at 800-621-7467. If you are redeeming OnePass miles to upgrade, you must have your OnePass account number and Personal Identification Number (PIN) ready.
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Talk with a representative at a kiosk to upgrade to first class. Again, if you are redeeming OnePass miles, you must have your account number and PIN with you.
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Tips & Warnings
Day-of-departure upgrades may be available for your flight. Availability of day-of-departure upgrades depends on the seat availability left in first class. Additionally, prices vary depending on the flight segment for which you're upgrading your seat.
If you're upgrading to first class without OnePass miles or a similar deal, be prepared to pay as much as 11 times the cost of a normal economy fare ticket. Waiting until the day of departure to upgrade may enable you to upgrade at a much lower price than booking an upgraded seat well in advance, but by doing so you risk not being able to obtain a first-class seat due to availability.
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