Originally Posted by
Raffles
However .... what are the fare classes for the upgrade?
From the Virgin website
here
4.3.8 Qualifying fare levels for Economy to Premium Economy upgrades and Economy Companion tickets on Virgin Atlantic flights.
Only full adult fares apply:
Country of fare origin Qualifying fares
UK Y,B,L
Japan Y,B,L,M
Caribbean Y, B, L
USA Y,B
Hong Kong Y, B, L
China Y, B, L
South Africa Y, B, L, M
Nigeria Y, B, L
India Y, B, L, M
United Arab Emirates Y, B, L
Australia Y, B, L
4.3.9 Qualifying fare levels for Premium Economy to Upper Class upgrades and Premium Economy Companion tickets on Virgin Atlantic flights:
Any full Premium Economy fare booked in W or S class. Excludes APEX and Excursion type, seat sale or any other special/promotional type Premium Economy fare.
4.3.10 Qualifying fare levels for Upper Class Companion tickets on Virgin Atlantic flights:
Any full Upper Class fare booked in J class. Excludes Z Class APEX and Excursion type, seat sale or any other special/promotional type Upper Class fare. D class filed fares from Lagos through to the USA are also eligible for Upper Class Companion tickets (2 companion redemption rewards required).
Not so attractive.