not familiar with EK's program. From what I've ben reading even tough there are open First or Business seats, they are not letting you upgrade using miles.

I see the two award levels. Is it a matter of not being able to use the lower amount or not being able to use any amount?

I was looking to book a ticket on EK and transfer over starwood points to EK's FF program to build up enough miles to do an upgrade?

The posts on here are either saying its not possible at all, or is possible but will have to use the higher miles amount to upgrade?

Also seems like what would be called upgrade shenanigans on other airlines forums happens where randomly some people get upgraded rather than using airline status level etc?

thx in advance