Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,799
This never came to me as an email / SMS offer, but I noticed in the App that my upcoming HEL-DEL, which has been available for upgrade for months, is now showing a cash alternative at €300. I had decided to sit in Y for this MR flight, but as our friends in Pakistan have decided to lengthen the flying time by two hours, I suddenly regained interest in the upgrade. 50k was a bit steep, but €300 suited me just fine. Painless process via app – it only wanted my CC number, expiry and CVV. After pushing "Purchase", it crashed, but the upgrade was still processed within seconds, including a confirmation email/receipt and a new ticket.
By the way, I now have U outbound and F inbound. Must be a rare combination. ^