Originally Posted by
Whizkid
Only if there is fair chance of getting the upgrade.
Earlier, I look up Award Availability in J, if found, I book the Higher fare class, call and get the upgrade confirmed.
As Jet is getting stingy with Award Availability in premium cabins, I'm not convinced enough to give more revenue for the perceived loyalty.
Now,I vote with my wallet.
Suspense keeps the relationship exciting. Don't you think?
That;s why men find courting more exciting. Once you settle into the patter, people long for the excitement and the uncertainty.
I don't believe airlines should enter into credit card alliances that hand out upgrade vouchers for spending spending money. That simply creates more expectations- entitlement- than can be fulfilled and yet maintain fiscal responsibility. Aren't there some credit cards that give a mile/point for every Rs 10?
Upgrade vouchers for BIS miles should be more valuable.
One year, NW had issued upgrades from any fare certificates to platinums and higher. That did not last very long. Upgrades from specified fares are iffy. Inducting elites and issuing upgrade vouchers from credit card activities makes it difficult for every one.
Maybe Jet could give a couple of guaranteed upgrades and keep the other vouchers subject to capacity controls.
ONe year NW also tried upgrading a limited number of Plats, and I think Golds to on a few routes, without a voucher or miles---gratis. People loved it. But it soon turns into an entitlement. Every one,not just Plats and Golds, wants to know if thy have been upgraded.
Loyalty is a complicated thing.