Have noticed the loads ex Asia starting to increase - especially with the upcoming easter weekend. Loads are tough ex SIN to MEL and BKK to SYD etc. I dont trust Seatcounter or the EK seat map - I simply call the local EK office and they tell me direct.

This week was the first time in 12-months where I received an email offer from SIN to upgrade my flight to MEL this coming Thurs 01 April for SGD$230.

Also, first op-up ex MEL last Sunday. Normally, I only ever receive them ex SIN.

EK are also running aggressive deals ex Australia so this should impact loads.

Now if we could only figure out the real upgrade process/criteria, we'd be happier...!!