Originally Posted by
BZNZ
I think the end is here for guaranteed upgrades in advance. I suspect the changes are because NZ would like it's Elite to actually pay for J and too many would seek to fly J using only R class.
So far confirmed availablity is nil on flights to SIN, PVG, and now most of NA. Sounds like we are out of luck.
And yet many people could only justify paying NZ's high prices for premium seats because they're offset by some cheaper flights from advance upgrades. If NZ take away advance upgrades, they may lose those people and their paid fares altogether.