New policy for paid and miles upgrades (AF/KL) - sept 2017
Nov 1, 2021, 12:09 pm
#1381
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: CMN,DXB,CDG
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum
Posts: 764
While I definitely enjoyed it in the past, I had way more upgrades on KQ without any extra XP or miles either on regional or international routes (including DXB, AMS, CDG, ADD, BOM etc), through both methods (bidding online or cash at the checkin counter).
I think I got extra on one occasion only, perhaps two.
Nov 1, 2021, 12:39 pm
#1382
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: Flying Blue, Diamond Club
Posts: 783
Do you get that regularly? Any trick?
While I definitely enjoyed it in the past, I had way more upgrades on KQ without any extra XP or miles either on regional or international routes (including DXB, AMS, CDG, ADD, BOM etc), through both methods (bidding online or cash at the checkin counter).
I think I got extra on one occasion only, perhaps two.
While I definitely enjoyed it in the past, I had way more upgrades on KQ without any extra XP or miles either on regional or international routes (including DXB, AMS, CDG, ADD, BOM etc), through both methods (bidding online or cash at the checkin counter).
I think I got extra on one occasion only, perhaps two.
Not sure if this is a loophole as a few members here also reported this "benefit".
I have 6 flights next month, i will try to upgrade some of the sectors to NBO, as i don't want to jeopardize the chances of free upgrades, often done from NBO
.Your extra XP were on which flights?
Nov 4, 2021, 9:10 am
#1385
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
Programs: AA PPro/DL PLT, PPass, Marriott / Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Hertz Presidents Circle, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,631
I have an upcoming flight in PE. In the past I could see the entire seat map and when upgrades were offered right before or during OLCI I could scroll and select an upgraded seat. For some reason, my seat map only shows the 4 PE rows and nothing more. Not sure if this is because of the flight being codeshared but definitely worries me that I won’t have a chance to at least see if upgraded are offered during OLCI.
Has anyone else ran into this issue?
Has anyone else ran into this issue?
Nov 4, 2021, 11:57 am
#1386
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
I have an upcoming flight in PE. In the past I could see the entire seat map and when upgrades were offered right before or during OLCI I could scroll and select an upgraded seat. For some reason, my seat map only shows the 4 PE rows and nothing more. Not sure if this is because of the flight being codeshared but definitely worries me that I won’t have a chance to at least see if upgraded are offered during OLCI.
Has anyone else ran into this issue?
Has anyone else ran into this issue?
Nov 4, 2021, 2:09 pm
#1388
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,940
I have an upcoming flight in PE. In the past I could see the entire seat map and when upgrades were offered right before or during OLCI I could scroll and select an upgraded seat. For some reason, my seat map only shows the 4 PE rows and nothing more. Not sure if this is because of the flight being codeshared but definitely worries me that I won’t have a chance to at least see if upgraded are offered during OLCI.
Has anyone else ran into this issue?
Has anyone else ran into this issue?
Nov 4, 2021, 9:34 pm
#1389
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
Programs: AA PPro/DL PLT, PPass, Marriott / Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Hertz Presidents Circle, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,631
I remember in the past I could see the entire airplane seatmap instead of the class I am booked, even if all seats were dark. So I was expecting to see the full plan / cabin layout.
Nov 4, 2021, 10:28 pm
#1390
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: AS MVP, FB Silver (former UA 1K)
Posts: 161
I'm flying SFO-CDG later this month. I purchased J for a trip in August when fares were lower, but the V fare in economy was too attractive to pass up for this trip. I'm prepared to fly in economy, but am looking forward to a possible upgrade to J. (Flying on Thanksgiving Day so I assume the load will be low.) Because I'm flying with a dog (traveling in the hold, not the cabin), OLCI will not be available to me. Here are my questions: (1) is it possible to seek an upgrade online at t-30 even without checking in; and (2) is it risky to wait until reaching the counter at the airport? Thanks in advance.
Nov 5, 2021, 3:11 am
#1391
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Moscow
Programs: SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold, Oneworld Ruby, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3
CDG-MEX 329€ or 44.000 miles.
From Premium Economy (fare A) to Business while OFCI.
The same price for upgrade was as well as for a FlyingBlue Silver member and for an Aeroflot Gold member.
From Premium Economy (fare A) to Business while OFCI.
The same price for upgrade was as well as for a FlyingBlue Silver member and for an Aeroflot Gold member.
Nov 5, 2021, 2:43 pm
#1392
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,940
Nov 8, 2021, 4:05 am
#1393
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Weird events yesterday. I flew to JFK, booked in the business cabin. I had earlier received the check in email, but didn't look at it until I was checked in and in the lounge. Then I noticed it said I could upgrade for as low as $91.40. Upgrade to P? Or more likely a programming error sending me a business class upgrade email even though I was booked in business.
Then I took a look at the seat map for my return flight, and it showed that I could change my seat to row 1! I did so, but thought surely it must be an IT error. I know that when I booked that flight that there was a P cabin. But now checking today I can see that they swapped in a 777-200 without a P cabin. Or so it seems....
Then I took a look at the seat map for my return flight, and it showed that I could change my seat to row 1! I did so, but thought surely it must be an IT error. I know that when I booked that flight that there was a P cabin. But now checking today I can see that they swapped in a 777-200 without a P cabin. Or so it seems....
Nov 8, 2021, 1:54 pm
#1395
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,940
Weird events yesterday. I flew to JFK, booked in the business cabin. I had earlier received the check in email, but didn't look at it until I was checked in and in the lounge. Then I noticed it said I could upgrade for as low as $91.40. Upgrade to P? Or more likely a programming error sending me a business class upgrade email even though I was booked in business.
Then I took a look at the seat map for my return flight, and it showed that I could change my seat to row 1! I did so, but thought surely it must be an IT error. I know that when I booked that flight that there was a P cabin. But now checking today I can see that they swapped in a 777-200 without a P cabin. Or so it seems....
Then I took a look at the seat map for my return flight, and it showed that I could change my seat to row 1! I did so, but thought surely it must be an IT error. I know that when I booked that flight that there was a P cabin. But now checking today I can see that they swapped in a 777-200 without a P cabin. Or so it seems....
