Originally Posted by Stephenk82

I'm 2 for 2 on my space available upgrade requests at DXB Business lounge, usually 3+ hours pre departure. No upgrade available on the flight when checking beforehand, but a determined staff member kept phoning people until she got a seat released on this morning's DXB to LGW. F went out about 8/14 - and I got a great night's sleep and some Dom!.

My other success was last September DXB to JFK - had been trying for an award seat in F for ages, got one at the lounge, and I'm pretty sure F went out full that flight.

Now, back to the real world and waiting in Gatwick for an Easyjet to Belfast