Originally Posted by
eternaltransit
No - but if you have Skywards status, you can request an upgrade on board - the purser has a tablet with your Skywards details and can deduct miles instantly and make the seat assignment.
Technically you need to show the physical card and passport to do this but some pursers do not ask for them (or only the physical card).
I've been asked for the card and passport on each and every occasion this year think 3 times - was a y to j with miles and onboard to F