Chances for upgrade in V Class ?
Jul 21, 2015, 9:25 am
#1
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: AMS
Programs: SPG Platinum,HHonors Gold
Posts: 179
Chances for upgrade in V Class ?
I have an upcoming flight booked in V class 
. I knew that it doesn't get qualified for miles upgrade.
What chances I have for an upgrade during check-in ( miles upgrade ) ? If there is a chance, an idea of the ( flyingblue ) miles requirement ? AMS-AUH segment. As the calculator doesn't tell for V class as its not eligible.
And chances for getting an invite to bid ?
Kind of a starter here with flyingblue.
. I knew that it doesn't get qualified for miles upgrade. What chances I have for an upgrade during check-in ( miles upgrade ) ? If there is a chance, an idea of the ( flyingblue ) miles requirement ? AMS-AUH segment. As the calculator doesn't tell for V class as its not eligible.
And chances for getting an invite to bid ?
Kind of a starter here with flyingblue.
Jul 21, 2015, 11:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
Posts: 1,954
Yes with cash. If it is available, it should be possible to bid now on Manage My Booking, or during OLCI.
Jul 22, 2015, 12:04 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rotterdam
Programs: AMEX Platinum, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,280
I have an upcoming flight booked in V class . I knew that it doesn't get qualified for miles upgrade.
What chances I have for an upgrade during check-in ( miles upgrade ) ? If there is a chance, an idea of the ( flyingblue ) miles requirement ? AMS-AUH segment. As the calculator doesn't tell for V class as its not eligible.
And chances for getting an invite to bid ?
Kind of a starter here with flyingblue.
. I knew that it doesn't get qualified for miles upgrade. What chances I have for an upgrade during check-in ( miles upgrade ) ? If there is a chance, an idea of the ( flyingblue ) miles requirement ? AMS-AUH segment. As the calculator doesn't tell for V class as its not eligible.
And chances for getting an invite to bid ?
Kind of a starter here with flyingblue.
Best chances is to ask for it @ the FB desk in the lounge.
^ good luck
Jul 24, 2015, 1:15 am
#7
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Rotterdam
Programs: AMEX Platinum, BA Gold, Flying Blue Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,280
You can still ask for a cash + miles upgrade at the checkin desk! As long as there are seats left in J, then you should be able to book them.
Jul 27, 2015, 7:51 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: AMS-IST
Posts: 256
When departing from Amsterdam you can ask for a departure day upgrade (cash plus miles) at the KLM service centre in Departure Hall 2 (on the far left hand side, near economy check in). I have had good experience with this in the past.
Jul 27, 2015, 8:16 am
#9
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Join Date: May 2012
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Well, that is the news Im expecting to hear.. Can I also do the same for someone else ? Spending my miles ? I can be in the airport physically.
And is there a way to find out how much miles + cash Im expected to shed out ? Im flying AMS to MAA.
And is there a way to find out how much miles + cash Im expected to shed out ? Im flying AMS to MAA.
Jul 27, 2015, 8:39 am
#11
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Join Date: May 2012
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Posts: 179
Yeah, second leg is EY. This codeshare is bit of a headache. I cannot do OLCI for my return leg, as the carrier is EY. So I have to call up EY and get their PNR for my KLM ticket, if incase I need OLCI. I guess I can use my EY miles for my return flight, and will figure out how to upgrade my AUH-MAA flight 
Jul 27, 2015, 8:47 am
#12
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SJC
Programs: AF FB PLAT
Posts: 7
Yes, it's possible.
If W or J are empty and they want to free up some space in cattle class they might offer an upgrade with miles at the checkin counter.
I upgraded to Premium Economy using miles on my latest HND-CDG, on a V-class ticket. Good luck!
If W or J are empty and they want to free up some space in cattle class they might offer an upgrade with miles at the checkin counter.
I upgraded to Premium Economy using miles on my latest HND-CDG, on a V-class ticket. Good luck!