LH Z Upgrade after "enhancements"
Sep 8, 2012, 2:28 pm
#1
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LH Z Upgrade after "enhancements"
I'm booked LH MUC-PVG in Z class and understand that after the "enhancements" took place it's no longer possible to upgrade with miles from Z to F.
Is there any procedure that still allows me to do it? For example I could go now and pay a bit more to get D class. But that still does not guarantee that a miles upgrade will pass. So for sure I'm only spending more money if I can really do the upgrade.
Anybody has already made some experiences?
Is there any procedure that still allows me to do it? For example I could go now and pay a bit more to get D class. But that still does not guarantee that a miles upgrade will pass. So for sure I'm only spending more money if I can really do the upgrade.
Anybody has already made some experiences?
Sep 8, 2012, 3:25 pm
#2
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I have a gut feeling that with D+HON you can get the upgrade easily. LH likes this type of combinations. Always avoid Z or P and then you will have a good chance. Just ask your HON line to wait list you and I am sure it will clear shortly if not on the spot.
Sep 9, 2012, 1:46 am
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For my routes, it's not worth buying D-class over Z-class, just to get an upgrade into F.
I would rather fly another airline which has a better business product for the same money - than fly LH and having to blow miles for upgrading!
I would rather fly another airline which has a better business product for the same money - than fly LH and having to blow miles for upgrading!
Sep 9, 2012, 2:52 am
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Sep 9, 2012, 3:29 am
#6
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Maybe I should just go with crappy LH biz, I'm kinda spoiled from LX and it's always good to see the dark side once in a while.
Sep 9, 2012, 3:31 am
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Sep 9, 2012, 3:52 am
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I have some eVouchers left and I will probably let those expire. With Z to F upgrade those offered some value, now that you have to buy higher fare just to get a chance to maybe be able to use one - LH can keep those.
and EK and SQ will keep my money in meantime
Regards,
El Puerco Volante
and EK and SQ will keep my money in meantime
Regards,
El Puerco Volante
Sep 9, 2012, 5:07 am
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Well, if it would work, I'd indeed be willing to pay ~ 4000 euros + evouchers for an f flight (of more than 11 hours). Still, tried it once, didn't work so won't try again. If they would come up with guaranteed upgrades (Kind of Miles and Cash), I'd probably go for it again... That is on routes with no alternatives (like DEN for ex€
Sep 9, 2012, 5:16 am
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For some routes there's still LX which allows Z > F upgrades with eVouchers. Even if it doesn't work you won't end up on the slide of horror. 
Sep 9, 2012, 11:20 am
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I'm booked LH MUC-PVG in Z class and understand that after the "enhancements" took place it's no longer possible to upgrade with miles from Z to F.
Is there any procedure that still allows me to do it? For example I could go now and pay a bit more to get D class. But that still does not guarantee that a miles upgrade will pass. So for sure I'm only spending more money if I can really do the upgrade.
Anybody has already made some experiences?
Is there any procedure that still allows me to do it? For example I could go now and pay a bit more to get D class. But that still does not guarantee that a miles upgrade will pass. So for sure I'm only spending more money if I can really do the upgrade.
Anybody has already made some experiences?
Sep 9, 2012, 1:01 pm
#14
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Since I know LH Biz is crap I wanted to see if I can somehow upgrade to LH F to make the trip bearable. F on a A340 is not that bad.
Sep 10, 2012, 1:54 am
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