New policy for paid and miles upgrades (AF/KL) - sept 2017
Nov 26, 2017, 2:43 am
#166
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Nov 26, 2017, 3:54 am
#167
Join Date: Jun 2014
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The fare difference when I tried to self upgrade was in the region of €900. I am in Class U. Last time I was in class U, the offer was €549 for upgrade to W. So it is all random. Can't really understand the new system.
Nov 26, 2017, 4:14 am
#168
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CPT,AMS
Posts: 4,412
From CDG an A fare seems to be a whopping 1800€ though
(and U is then at around 1500€)
Nov 26, 2017, 5:52 am
#169
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NUE
Programs: *G (TK elite+), OW sapphire (QR), ST elite plus (AF). LA black
Posts: 3,676
The new system is quite simple. Revenue management decides upon the upgrade price depending on a few factors.
They especially have to make sure that people still buy C in the first place and therefore make upgrade offers not too cheap all the time
They especially have to make sure that people still buy C in the first place and therefore make upgrade offers not too cheap all the time
unbelievable !
Nov 27, 2017, 11:00 am
#172
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DUS, BRU, POA
Programs: Skyteam E+ (FB PfL), Latam Black, LH MM, Iberia plus, HH: Diamond, Marriott Bonvoy: Plat
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Reading the latest posts - there are offers in a range from fair/reasonable all the way up to completely nuts/insane.
They might be in the process of piloting a new software tool, featuring new advanced algorithms, random generators and revolutionary capabilities like artificial stupidity.
They might be in the process of piloting a new software tool, featuring new advanced algorithms, random generators and revolutionary capabilities like artificial stupidity.
Dec 2, 2017, 4:30 pm
#178
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
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Very curious to know, as I have an upcoming itinerary where it may be cheaper to pay for upgrades (if offered at the usual rate) than pay 200+ for each extra bag.