Paying for upgrade at check in
Oct 28, 2014, 3:34 am
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Paying for upgrade at check in
Flying to Dubai this Friday from Dublin in economy ( funds wont stretch to J 
)
I was wondering is there ever good savings when checking in to pay for an upgrade at the desk ( It certainly not full at the moment) or would it generally be very high.
I checked on line and the price to upgrade is crazy ( probably so close to the date )
thanks
)I was wondering is there ever good savings when checking in to pay for an upgrade at the desk ( It certainly not full at the moment) or would it generally be very high.
I checked on line and the price to upgrade is crazy ( probably so close to the date )
thanks
Oct 28, 2014, 3:40 am
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Sometimes you get an offer via e-mail in the days before you fly. It will most likely be a saving on the current price for the sector but may not be that cheap compared to tickets bought a long time before travel. At check-in you would most likely be offered the difference in fares - not likely to be cheap. Op-ups will be depend on the load in Y but are usually offered to Skywards Plat or Gold first.
Oct 28, 2014, 4:15 am
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Sometimes you get an offer via e-mail in the days before you fly. It will most likely be a saving on the current price for the sector but may not be that cheap compared to tickets bought a long time before travel. At check-in you would most likely be offered the difference in fares - not likely to be cheap. Op-ups will be depend on the load in Y but are usually offered to Skywards Plat or Gold first.
Oct 28, 2014, 4:24 am
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Flying to Dubai this Friday from Dublin in economy ( funds wont stretch to J )
I was wondering is there ever good savings when checking in to pay for an upgrade at the desk ( It certainly not full at the moment) or would it generally be very high.
I checked on line and the price to upgrade is crazy ( probably so close to the date )
thanks
)I was wondering is there ever good savings when checking in to pay for an upgrade at the desk ( It certainly not full at the moment) or would it generally be very high.
I checked on line and the price to upgrade is crazy ( probably so close to the date )
thanks
Upgrade on the day will be approx 380 GBP if they are empty in J. I've done this ex MAN once or twice when 380 was a better option than using my points.
There is no gurantee they will have this offer though but thats about how much it will be. Othertimes you get email offers and if not EK will simply offer you the fare difference which will be expensive.
Oct 28, 2014, 4:37 am
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Spending too much on your Porsche?
Upgrade on the day will be approx 380 GBP if they are empty in J. I've done this ex MAN once or twice when 380 was a better option than using my points.
There is no gurantee they will have this offer though but thats about how much it will be. Othertimes you get email offers and if not EK will simply offer you the fare difference which will be expensive.
Upgrade on the day will be approx 380 GBP if they are empty in J. I've done this ex MAN once or twice when 380 was a better option than using my points.
There is no gurantee they will have this offer though but thats about how much it will be. Othertimes you get email offers and if not EK will simply offer you the fare difference which will be expensive.
Fav car but dont have one mate ( someday
).Thanks for the info - €475 isnt bad. Not sure what the loading is like but checking on line there is still availabilityWill check on the day and thanks again for your input
Oct 28, 2014, 8:54 am
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Best of luck porsche911 (that's sincere, not sarcastic ....!!)
All credit for coming on here with a clear willingness to stump up cash ; in contrast to the rather more common post along the lines of ...... "Hi all ..my first flight with Emirates, travelling in Y*.....hoping for a free upgrade, what do you think my chances are ...."
*and no doubt on cheapest possible ticket....!
All credit for coming on here with a clear willingness to stump up cash ; in contrast to the rather more common post along the lines of ...... "Hi all ..my first flight with Emirates, travelling in Y*.....hoping for a free upgrade, what do you think my chances are ...."
*and no doubt on cheapest possible ticket....!
Oct 28, 2014, 8:58 am
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Best of luck porsche911 (that's sincere, not sarcastic ....!!)
All credit for coming on here with a clear willingness to stump up cash ; in contrast to the rather more common post along the lines of ...... "Hi all ..my first flight with Emirates, travelling in Y*.....hoping for a free upgrade, what do you think my chances are ...."
*and no doubt on cheapest possible ticket....!
All credit for coming on here with a clear willingness to stump up cash ; in contrast to the rather more common post along the lines of ...... "Hi all ..my first flight with Emirates, travelling in Y*.....hoping for a free upgrade, what do you think my chances are ...."
*and no doubt on cheapest possible ticket....!
will I try that
Oct 28, 2014, 9:58 am
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[QUOTE=subject2load;23749714]Well I didn't actually check any of your past posts ......please don't spoil it by telling me you asked that very question .....??!!!! 
[/QUOTE
Id better keep quiet then
[/QUOTEId better keep quiet then
Oct 28, 2014, 11:50 am
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Best of luck porsche911 (that's sincere, not sarcastic ....!!)
All credit for coming on here with a clear willingness to stump up cash ; in contrast to the rather more common post along the lines of ...... "Hi all ..my first flight with Emirates, travelling in Y*.....hoping for a free upgrade, what do you think my chances are ...."
*and no doubt on cheapest possible ticket....!
All credit for coming on here with a clear willingness to stump up cash ; in contrast to the rather more common post along the lines of ...... "Hi all ..my first flight with Emirates, travelling in Y*.....hoping for a free upgrade, what do you think my chances are ...."
*and no doubt on cheapest possible ticket....!
That was my first post two years ago. Needless to say, I was flamed, burnt, and then reborn to be burnt to ash again. It was scary. But hey, look at me know, I've learnt so much about miles, airlines and hotels. All it took was one thread two years ago to completely change my view about FF programs and their importance.
All I'm saying is: don't be so hard on those people. They just don't know any better. I certainly did not. And I cannot be grateful sno ugh for what I've learnt here as a result!
Oct 28, 2014, 10:03 pm
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Oct 29, 2014, 3:08 am
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Oct 29, 2014, 3:02 pm
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Oct 29, 2014, 3:21 pm
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I'd say that's for you to decide. Personally I think it's presumptuous to go to the premium desks until/unless you're actually entitled to check in there. You can be sure that if they're keen to offer y-j cash upgrades on the day, the staff at economy desks will be well primed & armed with all necessary info.