Originally Posted by
jamienbaker
All - didn't find a wiki regarding mileage upgrades, but did come across this thread.
1. Newbie. Blue status.
2. JFKMXP J ticket, waitlisted for F using miles transferred in from AMEX. Flight in a couple of weeks.
3. EF alerts set up for Z.
My question relates to the upgrade process. If I do not clear in advance of OLCI window, does the upgrade list go away? Can one be added back to a list at the airport? Do they fill the cabin with mileage upgrades if there's space (like most U.S. airlines), or allow seats to go out empty despite mileage standby's (like CX/SQ)?
Given how rarely I fly EK, I'm simply looking to better understand the process. Thanks in advance - Jamie
If there is no Z availability, then you won't automatically get upgraded. They will allow the flight to go with empty seats.
However... if there are seats, you can upgrade at the airport using points. Just ask at check in. Even if there are seats at this point, they still may say no - as they may fill them before departure. So, you'd then need to ask again in the lounge, and finally at the gate.
I believe [MENTION=592613]m3red[/MENTION] has had this a couple of times. He's only be able to upgrade at the gate, so missed out on the F lounge at DXB.