Upgraded from MEL to LAX + codeshare from LAX to SFO - possible?

[theevilmuppet]

Hi all,

I'm almost certain that this is impossible, but here's what I'm aiming to achieve:

1. MEL-LAX on VA in Y and then upgrade using points
2. LAX-SFO on DL or VX in F as a VA codeshare (mainly for the flown sector to retain status)

Has anyone attempted this or similar?

Thanks to all who reply!

 

[serfty]

It may be be possible to get the SFO flights booked as with a "Conjunction" Ticket under VA codeshares (VA*VX/VA*DL)(if they exist) by using a TA or calling VA.

You may find (if available) the VA First pricing surprisingly high.

 

[ftm]

There isn't a fare that allows Y long haul and F domestic US, so the short answer is no. You also won't be able to use the VA codeshare domestically in the US without a long haul VA flight number on the same ticket, so you would need to use the DL or VX flight number for LAX-SFO. You can put the two tickets in the same PNR though.

 

[theevilmuppet]

There isn't a fare that allows Y long haul and F domestic US, so the short answer is no. You also won't be able to use the VA codeshare domestically in the US without a long haul VA flight number on the same ticket, so you would need to use the DL or VX flight number for LAX-SFO. You can put the two tickets in the same PNR though.

Same PNR would be better than separate - it would potentially allow me to transfer any checked bags without having to drag them outside to Terminal 3 or Terminal 6!

 

[MarkD]

I have transferred DL to VA on separate PNRs. They have taken the bags, however could not issue Boarding passes. Bags arrived so it worked