We also have to remember that with the recent "tripple" miles offer EK have had of late (where no one complained) many skywards members have had an abundence of extra miles than they would have normally collected - I managed to collate over 400'000 miles during the offer alone, I am sure that many used them up, rather quickly during the Credit Crisis, maybe this is one of the reasons, we are now finding it harder to book premuim seats.. as I did on 5 future upgrades, (i still have a decent balance),Just a thought! @:-)