Elite in eco
Oct 9, 2015, 1:32 am
#2
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Even as OW S back then I flew CX you don't get block seat when a flight is full.
Last edited by nacho; Oct 9, 2015 at 1:37 am
Oct 9, 2015, 2:06 am
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Oct 10, 2015, 8:58 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: BAEC Silver, HHonors Gold, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 217
I disagree. It might not be official perk but so far I have pretty good track record of having seat next to me empty, even when I am sitting on intra EU on coveted exit seat and plane is other ways pretty full. However this unofficial perk amounts to nothing because TK allows anyone to select whatever empty seat (within same class of travel) after doors close.
Oct 11, 2015, 8:40 am
#7
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I disagree. It might not be official perk but so far I have pretty good track record of having seat next to me empty, even when I am sitting on intra EU on coveted exit seat and plane is other ways pretty full. However this unofficial perk amounts to nothing because TK allows anyone to select whatever empty seat (within same class of travel) after doors close.
Oct 12, 2015, 12:34 am
#8
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Oct 14, 2015, 10:39 am
#13
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Thailand, Phuket
Programs: Emirates, Thai, TK
Posts: 441
The only times that this (sometimes) happens is when they hand out the menu cards.
As i only fly business class i never received upgrades or used the free yearly upgrades.
The only time i believe that i had some advantage of being E+ was the time they used the Jetstar B777 with the first class section.
I could book a seat in the first class section on a regular basis but normally only inbound to Istanbul.
But i can really say that there is no any recognition foe being a long time E+ member.
Oct 17, 2015, 4:32 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: TK E+
Posts: 398
Back when I was E a rep came to look for me in the LAX lounge offering me to upgrade (for miles, not free unfortunately...) from A to J. I previously wanted to upgrade this flight with miles and J was all full, and the E gave me priority over a number of other passengers who wanted the same.
Oct 19, 2015, 1:42 pm
#15
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YTO/DEL/BOM/GAU
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Jetstar is an Australian low-cost airline (a subsidiary of Qantas), and I believe they do not have a 777-300ER with first-class suites! 
