Hi everyone,

I have a PE Flex ticket, with the choice to upgrade with cash for $887 CAD to J class (Essential). I booked my partner on a PE (T Class, redemption ticket).

Right now, I see on Expert Flyer: J4 C4 D0 P0 I0 W4 R4 E0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S0 N0 Q0 O0

Indeed, I am pretty certain there are 4 seats in J Class.

Do you think it's possible to ask for an upgrade (with cash for myself and with points for my partner) at the check-in counter, if these seats are still available by then?

(I was thinking that maybe I should do a cash upgrade now to Essential J Class, and then make a gamble to see if my partner can get upgraded to U class at check-in counter. But that seems too risky and we might end up sitting separately.)

I see that some people get really lucky and moved up several classes despite the seats don't seem to be oversold. I have never had any luck with Cathay, even during my times in Gold.

If anyone has any advice or similar stories to share, that'd be awesome!