Originally Posted by willflyforfood
Has anyone ever got an op-up from an L fare on a transatlantic flight?
I've been bumped up on a Sun Pass flight to Las Vegas (booked at last minute) without a cert, but never to LHR or CDG. Is it even possible for SE or E fliers?
Well, I can trump all yours
Flying back from LHR this past summer, my son and I were upgraded as per my U/G certs (paid tickets). My wife was flying on points, and thus not eligible for an upgrade. However, the flight was oversold, and she was eventually upgraded from a W [Aeroplan] fare! We were happy that we all got to fly J, but I was amazed that she was upgraded to the last remaining seat in J, ahead of all the paying Y pax...