Upgrading from Y to J
May 1, 2016, 10:45 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CHC/NZCH
Programs: Star Alliance, Skywards, AirNZ Airpoints, Qantas FF
Posts: 17
Upgrading from Y to J
I've booked tickets for my parents on the following route:
CHC - SYD - BKK - DXB - VCE (and return) on Economy Flexi Plus
They have points which will Expire on Dec 31 (more than enough for a one way upgrade) so I'm trying to upgrade part of their trip with Miles to J.
The booking system is showing that most of the legs are unavailable to upgrade however it's giving me the option to be notified for DXB > CHC
Is it a case of it's too early for the upgrade option to be available or is it simply that those J seats have already been sold?
Futhermore, why isn't it giving me the option to be notified for the other legs?
Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
CHC - SYD - BKK - DXB - VCE (and return) on Economy Flexi Plus
They have points which will Expire on Dec 31 (more than enough for a one way upgrade) so I'm trying to upgrade part of their trip with Miles to J.
The booking system is showing that most of the legs are unavailable to upgrade however it's giving me the option to be notified for DXB > CHC
Is it a case of it's too early for the upgrade option to be available or is it simply that those J seats have already been sold?
Futhermore, why isn't it giving me the option to be notified for the other legs?
Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
May 2, 2016, 1:07 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
I've booked tickets for my parents on the following route:
CHC - SYD - BKK - DXB - VCE (and return) on Economy Flexi Plus
They have points which will Expire on Dec 31 (more than enough for a one way upgrade) so I'm trying to upgrade part of their trip with Miles to J.
The booking system is showing that most of the legs are unavailable to upgrade however it's giving me the option to be notified for DXB > CHC
Is it a case of it's too early for the upgrade option to be available or is it simply that those J seats have already been sold?
Futhermore, why isn't it giving me the option to be notified for the other legs?
Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
CHC - SYD - BKK - DXB - VCE (and return) on Economy Flexi Plus
They have points which will Expire on Dec 31 (more than enough for a one way upgrade) so I'm trying to upgrade part of their trip with Miles to J.
The booking system is showing that most of the legs are unavailable to upgrade however it's giving me the option to be notified for DXB > CHC
Is it a case of it's too early for the upgrade option to be available or is it simply that those J seats have already been sold?
Futhermore, why isn't it giving me the option to be notified for the other legs?
Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
May 2, 2016, 1:31 am
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CHC/NZCH
Programs: Star Alliance, Skywards, AirNZ Airpoints, Qantas FF
Posts: 17
Upgrade inventory is limited, especially if EK think they can sell the seats. You don't mention when you booked the flights for but basically EK may make upgrade seats available nearer to the flight time if they predict seats will remain open and they can upgrade at check-in as well or even on-board (if EK Silver or above).
Yes that makes sense