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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 1:35 am
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Originally Posted by Bgerbich
We are flying Auckland to Dubai in May and purchased our economy tickets in January with a wait list to purchase business class using our points. I have just been told that unless I am a gold member I probably want get the upgrade.

My question is, what is the point of have a points system if members can't use them. There doesn't appear to be any sector we can use to upgrade apart from return Brisbane to Auckland but I don't think it is worth it for just the final 3 hours.

Any suggestions on how to get our upgrade seats?
The upgrade scenario isn't very good for Golds either.
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