Originally Posted by
nldogbert
Hi, just to confirm my understanding since I read in another forum that Thai used to allow redemption tickets to be upgraded @ the airport if available to higher classes and you get the miles for it too.
I currently have a redemption ticket in C and was thinking of upgrading it to F on FRA-BKK route.
Is this still possible? Will I get the miles for this?
Cheers!
btw: This is a redemption ticket from BMI.
See earlier post #300. It appears if the rules posted at the TG web site are strictly enforced, last minute upgrade at the check in counter is not permitted with redemption tickets (as well as some categories of deep discount economy fares). However, you never know until you ask. My suggestion would be to play dumb, and politely ask at check in that you'd like to do a last minute pay upgrade from C to F to see what happen. You now know the official rules, so be prepared to be turned down!
Have a good trip!
P.S. Please report back if you were successful.