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Can I pay for an upgrade at the airport/gate with Apple Pay?

pekoms
Explorer C

I don’t have my physical card on me and as I’m aware, the only way to get an upgrade is through the airport at the gate.

Also, would anyone know typically how much it would cost from Long Beach to Honolulu?

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Re: Can I pay for an upgrade at the airport/gate with Apple Pay?

dfwskier
Aviator A

@pekoms wrote:

I don’t have my physical card on me and as I’m aware, the only way to get an upgrade is through the airport at the gate.

 

Don't know for sure, but I suspect so. Anyone with contrary info, please chime in. 

 

 

Also, would anyone know typically how much it would cost from Long Beach to Honolulu?

 

There is no "typical cost." as fares vary by day and fare type. You can find what you want for the days you want to travel by checking the low fare calendar.


 

Re: Can I pay for an upgrade at the airport/gate with Apple Pay?

TheMiddleSeat
Aviator A

I do not believe Apple Pay will work, I think they need to swipe the card.

 

--TheMiddleSeat

Re: Can I pay for an upgrade at the airport/gate with Apple Pay?

cyberroo
Explorer A

The upgrade was $50 from OAK to OGG a couple weeks ago, and it sold out well before the flight.

 

I'd be surprised if they had contactless/Apple Pay. I've never seen any signs of it.

Re: Can I pay for an upgrade at the airport/gate with Apple Pay?

CupCrusher40
Frequent Flyer B

cash drawer?

Re: Can I pay for an upgrade at the airport/gate with Apple Pay?

DancingDavidE
Aviator A

@CupCrusher40 wrote:

cash drawer?


I don't think so at the gate either. 

 

Maybe you can give a fellow passenger the cash and they would swipe it for you.

 

 

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