Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
Originally Posted by
Badal121
So far Qatar is giving an economy ticket at the promo price of $1100 but they also have two other economy tickets priced at 1800 for economy restricted and 2200 for economy semi-flexible. That is pretty much the trend with all of the above mentioned airlines.
So if i am to get the 1800 or 2200 economy ticket, it will be easier for me to get an upgrade at the check in? How much does that usually cost for a flight that is total of 16+ hours.
Oh and if I buy the ticket at $1100, is there any way to get better chances for getting an upgrade? like getting their CC or booking from a Travel agent vs directly with them on their website.
Upgrading with Qatar at the airport? Unlikely unless you pay full fare with cash.
Look here
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...lege-club-644/
Me thinks you will be flying down the back.
Its only USA based airlines that give away their premuim product or treat first/business class as "upgrade class" There is a reason why so many USA legacy airlines have been bankrupt, are bankrupt or will be bankrupt
With all respect, this is simply incorrect on at least three levels.
1) Non-legacy US carriers allow customers to buy upgrades. For example, Austrian Airlines offers the ability to pay for upgrades at checkin. Plenty of airlines in Star alliance- outside the US - allow mileage upgrades.
2) Selling upgrades is not what makes an airline unprofitable. If anything, it allows airlines to get some miles/money off a seat that would go empty. Some legacies make it very hard to upgrade unless you are on a full-fare ticket.
3) comparing US legacies financial positions to Middle eastern airlines and blaming upgrade policies for the difference is insane. Middle Eastern carriers have huge subsidies from the countries they are based in, and very very very cheap labor-- particularly on the ground, where they pay immigrants a pittance.