Hi All,

I am new to this... but thanks to a few trips from UK to India, I have enough points to upgarde a family trip on points (earned Gold in 3 months!). But thats the theory and as the well travelled members on this forum would know, the practice is different!

I want to upgrade from Birmingham or Manchester to Dubai and back. This is over christmas. It is a 777 from Birmingham or a 380 from Manchester. I have done both these routes very often in Business Class. My impression is that 777 from BHX is usually full up in Business. However 380 from Manchester is a diffrent story. Last time I travelled in Nov, it was almost empty in the upper deck! I am guessing December will be slightly worse as fewer business travellers.

What stands me more chance of an upgrade? Booking from Birmingham or Manchester? Or does it not matter? And what type of ticket should I book? Any help on this topic will be graciously accepted as the whole family is looking forward to the trip.