Originally Posted by bunners75

I'm wanting to go LAX-BKK by way of NRT in March for my 40th. I want to use my global upgrades - but the agent on the phone says they cannot confirm upgrades at this time.

The K fare is $790 and the W fare is $1650. Do I risk paying an extra $700?
Any experience in buying W fare but not getting it??

I will be p*ssed to say the least if I spend extra and don't get the upgrade!!!

Thanks in advance for advise!!