New policy for paid and miles upgrades (AF/KL) - sept 2017
#481
This is true, but i can assure you the 15k miles offered is only when you do it via the phone. At the airport this number of miles is going to turn in a higher value (based on the remaining seat that day). At least for me with the new system introduced, it has become very dynamic and especially at the airport, the price in miles will be quite crazy. Just my experience so far with the new system. The other option in case the number of miles requested on the ground on the day of departure is too high, would be hopefully onboard it will be less (yes, they seem to have another number onboard).
#483
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: France
Programs: SkyTeam Plat, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 49
Just got them on the phone again.
They seem interested in cash upgrades only, not with miles.....
Upgrade with miles will only be possible at the airport, not at the online check-in (not be possible due to the leg in train....).
And at the railway station, they won't be able to do the upgrade, so I'll have to wait to be at CDG, so the chance of availability will be very limited.
So how to use my miles then ?
Reply : award ticket, exit seat, or meal !
Great......
They seem interested in cash upgrades only, not with miles.....
Upgrade with miles will only be possible at the airport, not at the online check-in (not be possible due to the leg in train....).
And at the railway station, they won't be able to do the upgrade, so I'll have to wait to be at CDG, so the chance of availability will be very limited.
So how to use my miles then ?
Reply : award ticket, exit seat, or meal !
Great......
#484
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Rewards - LTPP
Posts: 4,240
Are the day of departure (OLCI or airport check in ) upgrades based on paid fare? I'm on a full Y TATL in a few weeks and no seats for upgrade at this point. Expert Flyer showing 9. Do upgrade seats usually open up in the weeks leading up to departure? I have an alert setup for O availability.
#485
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: US
Programs: FB Gold
Posts: 21
Are the day of departure (OLCI or airport check in ) upgrades based on paid fare? I'm on a full Y TATL in a few weeks and no seats for upgrade at this point. Expert Flyer showing 9. Do upgrade seats usually open up in the weeks leading up to departure? I have an alert setup for O availability.
#486
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Champaign, IL
Programs: AF/KL FB Ultimate Platinum for Life/Club 2000, UA MileagePlus
Posts: 524
Yes. At least until dynamic pricing of upgrades was introduced, but I believe the number of miles/price of the upgrade largely remains a function of the airfare.
DOD upgrades have been reported to be open for purchase up to 30 hours before departure. They may, however, become available earlier upon request to Revenue Management and Pricing through the dedicated Travel Assistant team, a perk Ultimates enjoy regularly. Not clear to me whether or not non-Ultimates can access these seats more than 30 hours before departure, e.g., through the Platinum line, or just the Flying Blue line.
#487
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum, Le ClubAccor Gold
Posts: 774
For 259 or 37000 miles
17th September
Nearly the same except the booking class and the option to book it with miles. 10 seats available at OLCI at -28h and still 10 Seats at -2h !
Last edited by canadavid; Sep 17, 2018 at 5:58 am
#488
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Netherlands
Programs: AF/KL, LH, BA, Accor, Hilton, IHG, HERTZ, Avis
Posts: 22
Yes. At least until dynamic pricing of upgrades was introduced, but I believe the number of miles/price of the upgrade largely remains a function of the airfare.
DOD upgrades have been reported to be open for purchase up to 30 hours before departure. They may, however, become available earlier upon request to Revenue Management and Pricing through the dedicated Travel Assistant team, a perk Ultimates enjoy regularly. Not clear to me whether or not non-Ultimates can access these seats more than 30 hours before departure, e.g., through the Platinum line, or just the Flying Blue line.
DOD upgrades have been reported to be open for purchase up to 30 hours before departure. They may, however, become available earlier upon request to Revenue Management and Pricing through the dedicated Travel Assistant team, a perk Ultimates enjoy regularly. Not clear to me whether or not non-Ultimates can access these seats more than 30 hours before departure, e.g., through the Platinum line, or just the Flying Blue line.
#490
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM), France and TravelBuzz!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Paris, France, AF F+ Rouge pour toujours, Flying Blue whatever, LH FTL, HHonors Gold, formerly proud SCC Executive, now IC Ambassador, BA down to nobody, Grand Voyageur Le Club
Posts: 12,399
CDG-AMS from Economy (standard fare) to Business: 229€.
I did not take up the offer.
I did not take up the offer.
#495
Moderator: Flying Blue (Air France & KLM), France and TravelBuzz!
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Paris, France, AF F+ Rouge pour toujours, Flying Blue whatever, LH FTL, HHonors Gold, formerly proud SCC Executive, now IC Ambassador, BA down to nobody, Grand Voyageur Le Club
Posts: 12,399