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May 8, 2015 | 12:41 pm

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Originally Posted by edy4eva

Sure. Thanks for clarifying. The JFK-MXP needs to show as a sector to be able to request an upgrade prior to departure.

Regardless, what I would do is:
- Transfer some more AMEX points to EK to bring it up to 54k miles in your account - you could also purchase 25k miles for 1k USD, or transfer from SPG 20k points.
- Change her booking to EK202 (the A380). (do this any way, the flight is emptier).
- Upgrade her on JFK-DXB (there are Z award seats on this flight).

Not only will she get a proper F service, it saves her a layover.

Thanks for the info.

Regarding the change, though-- while initially a mistake on her part (she intended to leave by the 11pm departure), it turns out that its not such a bad thing. By connecting from 206, her arrival into Bangaluru is at 9 am, versus 3:30 am via the JFK-DXB non-stop. As she is traveling by herself, she is more comfortable arriving in the morning than in the middle of the night.

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