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Sep 19, 2016, 5:46 am

Dubh

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Join Date: Aug 2015

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50% Upgrade Voucher

Has anyone successfully used one of these 50% (miles) discount vouchers? I have one sitting on my account which should enable me to upgrade with half the normal points. It runs out in November. I have tried it on about 15 sectors so far...and no chance. Doesn't stop Etihad sending me the upgrade bid email though. Joke shop.

Sep 19, 2016, 7:59 am

sabdhabi

Join Date: Oct 2014

Programs: Etihad Platinum. Bonvoy Ambassador Elite

Posts: 333

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Originally Posted by Dubh

I've used around seven or eight successfully. I've never had any problems and the call centre staff have always been helpful and able. First though, I always do a Guest Seat availability check online when I plan to upgrade to J or F. When that's done and I have my flight, I call the service centre et voila.

Sep 19, 2016, 9:09 am

NoY

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Phuket

Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, Amex Plat

Posts: 5,264

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Originally Posted by Dubh

Its not a joke at all :roll eyes: It works. Just like any reward flight, there has to be flexibility on your part & reward inventory @:-)

Sep 19, 2016, 4:59 pm

travelsaf

Join Date: Apr 2009

Posts: 3

One way or return

The voucher can be used for a one-way (one-way) flight or return flight (2 sectors)?

Sep 19, 2016, 7:00 pm

STBCypriot

Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: Happily living in Frenaros Cyprus having escaped the near-death experience called Sofia Bulgaria

Programs: Etihad Guest Gold, DL FO and 1MM, and a bunch of others at a low level

Posts: 2,052

How does one get a voucher?

Sep 19, 2016, 9:48 pm

NoY

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Phuket

Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, Amex Plat

Posts: 5,264

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Originally Posted by STBCypriot

How does one get a voucher?

ADCB/Etihad Visa Infinite Credit Card (UAE issued) is how mine are generated.

Sep 20, 2016, 10:46 pm

Vitriol01

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: UAE

Programs: SPG Gold, Marriott Silver, Continental OnePass, BA Executive Club, Tesco ;)

Posts: 490

Do they reliably post to your account? I've taken dozens of EY legs since I've had the ADCB Infinite and only had one voucher.

Sep 21, 2016, 12:26 am

csdf

Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: Abu Dhabi

Programs: EY Platinum

Posts: 1,608

I've had none...

Sep 21, 2016, 6:42 am

NoY

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Phuket

Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, Amex Plat

Posts: 5,264

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Originally Posted by NoY

ADCB/Etihad Visa Infinite Credit Card (UAE issued) is how mine are generated.

Yes, reliably post when the triggers are hit. I receive an email notification. ^

Sep 21, 2016, 6:43 am

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NoY

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Delete - dupe!

Sep 24, 2016, 1:56 pm

#11

CalFlyer

Join Date: Nov 2000

Posts: 1,941

I used my vouchers even directly at the airport (in the lounge), although the fineprint states that reservations need to be made 12h in advance through the call center.

Oct 7, 2016, 4:04 am

#12

JayCee1966

Join Date: Oct 2016

Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum

Posts: 289

I too have used the upgrade voucher from ADCB after 5th qualifying flight leg. Call centre staff are very helpful and upgrades from Y to J also get Chauffeur .

I have a question about Open Seat upgrades using this 50% miles voucher.... has anyone successfully used their 50% voucher to upgrade an Open Seat booking?