Originally Posted by
Kiwi Flyer
As a generalisation, non-US airlines seem to have less need for op-ups than US-based airlines.
I get the same impression. Hardly ever do I see a US airline with empty seats in Biz. The opposite is true with BA/IB. In some instances the Biz cabin was empty except for 2 seats. I get the logic of US airlines to move people up to the front of the plane and sell extra seats in Y. Why don't BA and IB copy this strategy? Fixed costs stay the same anyway so it's better to squeeze some extra people in. OK, there's a slight variable cost involved due to the more expensive soft-product in J but that's not that expensive. + those people you upgraded will become more loyal customers I would think, that's an extra benefit.
Originally Posted by
wigglebritches
It finally happened. After opening this thread, CX upgraded me to Premium Economy on a flight from JFK to HKG. Very nice! Almost like Business Class seats before the lie-flat seats were introduced.
They must be reading flyertalk :-D