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Old Jun 13, 2012, 9:02 am
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xEKr
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by mrtdxb
I heard from a colleague yesterday that EK have a "new system" (as it was described to him) for paid upgrades at the airport. He got a Coach to Biz LGW to DXB for GBP325.00. This will not bode well for opups or last minute / on board upgrades with miles.
EK in the USA has been doing something similar for the last 2 years...coach to business to DXB for USD990. But they only do it on overbooked flights during high season. Plus no lounge, chauffer drive, etc..
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