Hello - trying to upgrade from Business to First out of Manchester after Christmas - i've messaged Emirates a few times (generally monthly) and each time they are saying no availability for any flights out of Man-Dxb for any date in Jan or Feb. What are members experiences of upgrading at Check In? I've collected all the miles required and upgraded over the phone in the past.
I note some here are saying it's by status (I'm on the bottom rung!) - Anyone have experience of upgrading at Manchester actually at the check in - until that point I guess there is no difference from travelling in Business ie Chauffeur/Fast Track/Lounge? Last time I flew there were only 3 in 1st. I know it's down to the individual flight - sample dates on Expertflyer are showing loads of empties in First.
Cheers