LHR-EWR worth upgrading to WTP for £126?
Nov 29, 2016, 4:55 pm
#1
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LHR-EWR worth upgrading to WTP for £126?
Hi just in the process of checking in for a flight tomorrow morning from Lon to NY and been offered an upgrade to WTP for £126pp before check in. We paid £410 return for the economy tickets.
Is it worth it? The extra leg room and more comfortable seats sound nice but not sure if this ranks as a "good" offer.
Thanks
Is it worth it? The extra leg room and more comfortable seats sound nice but not sure if this ranks as a "good" offer.
Thanks
Nov 29, 2016, 5:02 pm
#5
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Thanks for the quick responses. Seat guru suggesting it's a 777-200. Flight number is BA0185. Sorry I should have said that up front!
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/British_Airways/British_Airways_Boeing_777-200.php?flightno=185&date=2016-11-30
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/British_Airways/British_Airways_Boeing_777-200.php?flightno=185&date=2016-11-30
Nov 29, 2016, 5:06 pm
#6
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ipswich
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In that case it's not so imperative. But I'd still do it - I think that's good value.
But as ever it depends what difference that money will make to you. If you won't notice it, then go for it. If it means tightening your belt while you're away, not so much.
But as ever it depends what difference that money will make to you. If you won't notice it, then go for it. If it means tightening your belt while you're away, not so much.
Nov 29, 2016, 5:19 pm
#7
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Thanks. Pulled the trigger only to be confronted by the following:
"Error: we regret that due to the nature of your booking we cannot change your booking on BA.com"
Odd...it was booked on BA.com!
"Error: we regret that due to the nature of your booking we cannot change your booking on BA.com"
Odd...it was booked on BA.com!
Nov 29, 2016, 5:29 pm
#8
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,499
I read somewhere on here that the POUG invite is not updated in real time. So the likely explanation is that there are no upgrades left. At least you're not on a 787.
Nov 29, 2016, 6:10 pm
#9
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Call BA, they may be able to help - worked for me 3 out of 4 times in the past.
Nov 30, 2016, 2:29 am
#14
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
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Generally speaking I value the additional space at about £20 an hour so £126 for an east coast flight would be within bounds for me. I don't derive much value out of the additional amenities/food but the incremental TPs and Avios usually come in handy too.
Nov 30, 2016, 2:38 am
#15
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 7,543
Actually, that's pretty much how I see it. I hadn't thought of it quite in those terms but it's spot on. ^