Originally Posted by
Goaguy
Is it not correct that (still) the Elite+ upgrade vouchers are using J class, which means if I can find J class availability on all flights legs on Expertflyer, then I should be good to go and book in economy, for upgrade?
For me it was always upgrade to J class indeed. But I would not still risk the chances, as TK IT system is not the greatest.
And for unknown to me reasons, TK call center cannot advise upfront on the voucher applicability, they must have a ticket number to check...
I usually book TK economy for the required flights and dates in Orbitz US site where you can cancel the booking free within 24h. Then I do another booking on TK website and keep it under EP free price guarantee.
Then I call TK and check if the issued Orbitz ticket is valid for upgrade. If yes, I immediately enter my credit card details and issue the real TK ticket, and ask them to upgrade right away.
After that is done, I cancel Orbitz ticket.
Complicated. But given only the 2 EP vouchers a year, worth the effort...