Upgrades on routes to Europe
Dec 26, 2016, 10:24 am
#31
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
Just called Latam Brasil and they said there is no availability for upgrades with points on GRU-LHR on jan 5th 
, I assumed since its quite easy to get 20k on multiplus a lot of people have them, however the person on the phone told me it could either be all seats are taken or they might be only available in the near future, is this usual or should I not have my hopes up?
I checked on Expert Flyer and it shows around 12 seats available for the flights, I assume since most are unavailable thats why upgrades with points are unavailable
, I assumed since its quite easy to get 20k on multiplus a lot of people have them, however the person on the phone told me it could either be all seats are taken or they might be only available in the near future, is this usual or should I not have my hopes up?I checked on Expert Flyer and it shows around 12 seats available for the flights, I assume since most are unavailable thats why upgrades with points are unavailable
If you are using some other airline points (in my experience) you will only be able to book flys with low demand since the reward charts for other airline are fixed.....let me explain, a SCL - NYC - SCL if you are using Latam Kms can be from 70.000 to about 230.000 depending on dates and availability. As i inderstand after talking to Latam, you can only book that fly using some other airline points when they are on that base fare or near it 70.000.
12 out of 56 seats is not a lot (is about 20%) so i will guess you wont be able to upgrade with points, they will prefer to leave those seats open for upgrade Latam Elite or Pay upgrades
Dec 29, 2016, 8:44 pm
#32
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 84
Renember that not because you can see available seat you can get that seat with points.
If you are using some other airline points (in my experience) you will only be able to book flys with low demand since the reward charts for other airline are fixed.....let me explain, a SCL - NYC - SCL if you are using Latam Kms can be from 70.000 to about 230.000 depending on dates and availability. As i inderstand after talking to Latam, you can only book that fly using some other airline points when they are on that base fare or near it 70.000.
12 out of 56 seats is not a lot (is about 20%) so i will guess you wont be able to upgrade with points, they will prefer to leave those seats open for upgrade Latam Elite or Pay upgrades
If you are using some other airline points (in my experience) you will only be able to book flys with low demand since the reward charts for other airline are fixed.....let me explain, a SCL - NYC - SCL if you are using Latam Kms can be from 70.000 to about 230.000 depending on dates and availability. As i inderstand after talking to Latam, you can only book that fly using some other airline points when they are on that base fare or near it 70.000.
12 out of 56 seats is not a lot (is about 20%) so i will guess you wont be able to upgrade with points, they will prefer to leave those seats open for upgrade Latam Elite or Pay upgrades
Just another question, Latam has in the last few days announced they will accept bidding for upgrades, but since my flight was booked by a travel agency I can't make changes to the reservation, so I guess I can't bid on it? Could I maybe bid at the counter?
Dec 30, 2016, 1:03 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
Yeah, I assumed there won't be much availability for a points upgrade since it is not a low demand flight, well, I tried anyway.
Just another question, Latam has in the last few days announced they will accept bidding for upgrades, but since my flight was booked by a travel agency I can't make changes to the reservation, so I guess I can't bid on it? Could I maybe bid at the counter?
Just another question, Latam has in the last few days announced they will accept bidding for upgrades, but since my flight was booked by a travel agency I can't make changes to the reservation, so I guess I can't bid on it? Could I maybe bid at the counter?
What i can help you with is that i have read that Bids are really high, the minimun is about 1200 Usd..... dont know if i will pay an extra 1200 for an upgrade that for what i understand is only oneway
Dec 31, 2016, 5:43 pm
#36
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
Yes on any fare class. Normally when i have secured my status i just fly on Base Fare. You need to make sure that all your fly is operated by Tam (Latam Brasil)
Jan 2, 2017, 10:42 am
#38
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
Nice to know, many people did complain about the 1000+ dolars as minimum bed, since i as posted in other topic (maybe this one, but a while ago) the RT bid could be higher than the ticket price for Business (at least on Scl to Usa routes)
Jan 4, 2017, 10:40 am
#39
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: Latam Black Signatura, AA EP, Copa Platinum, Avianca Gold, Alitalia Frecia Alata
Posts: 1
Yes, I am Black Signature and I can buy for example cheaper fare for economy class and when open check in I can make and request the upgrade. This year LATAM announcement the confirmation of upgrade should be 10 or 12 hours before the flight...or 24h i don't remember now because every upgrades as I received the Latam anounces when boarding.
Jan 22, 2017, 11:02 pm
#41
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: LATAM
Posts: 22
I am wondering on which route there would be higher probability of getting cabin upgrade to business (for Latampass Black members): SCL - FRA (with a stopover in MAD) or SCL-GRU-FRA ? What's your experience ?
Also, your any other suggestions are highly appreciated !
Thanks a lot in advance ^
Also, your any other suggestions are highly appreciated !
Thanks a lot in advance ^
Jan 22, 2017, 11:25 pm
#43
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
This really sucks! it happened to me on a trip to Easter Island, i was first on the upg list, and there were 12 empty seats the night before the flight. When we get to the gate we were informed that J cabin was full.... HOW!!!??
Then i talk with someone at the gate counter, and they told me that some of the seats were sold last minute, and they made just 1 upgrade, but couldn't see it in the upg list, i was still the first. Apparently, some VIP took that upgrade for him and his whole family.
Then i talk with someone at the gate counter, and they told me that some of the seats were sold last minute, and they made just 1 upgrade, but couldn't see it in the upg list, i was still the first. Apparently, some VIP took that upgrade for him and his whole family.
Also you didnt put your status, Easter is a great place for a status run, so many Black and Black Signature will use it
Jan 22, 2017, 11:30 pm
#44
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: LAN COMODORO
Posts: 522
This info is so wrong that i dont know where to start.
Black and Black Signature passengers may apply for upgrades on Latam Brasil in any fare class. But it does not matter if you buy on the Latam Brasil website, what you need is that the fly is operated by Latam Brasil or Tam or JJ
-If you buy on Latam Brasil a LA fly on Base and you are Black Status....no upgrade
-Platinum on base fare on a JJ fly.... no upgrade
Jan 23, 2017, 5:53 am
#45
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: LATAM Gold, IHG Gold Ambassador
Posts: 55
Easter Island is different since on Expert flyer you wont see the seats taken by passagers buying or using awards from other airlines (there is tons of topics about how they are not able to choose seats). Most of those seats will be given under airport control.
Also you didnt put your status, Easter is a great place for a status run, so many Black and Black Signature will use it
Also you didnt put your status, Easter is a great place for a status run, so many Black and Black Signature will use it
According to the upg list, there was just 3 people, me and my girlfriend and another person (all Latam Gold)