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Old Oct 31, 2011, 2:45 pm
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MFU on miles booking
I've looked for the answer for this, I really have, but can't find it.

I have a flight booked to the USA, going out in Club and back in First. The reason for this was down to the amount of miles I held at the time of booking.
I've now got enough to upgrade the Club booking to First, am I able to do this within the rules of the system? It's an Amex 241 booking.

Thanks for any assistance.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 2:50 pm
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Originally Posted by GogLobster
I've looked for the answer for this, I really have, but can't find it.

I have a flight booked to the USA, going out in Club and back in First. The reason for this was down to the amount of miles I held at the time of booking.
I've now got enough to upgrade the Club booking to First, am I able to do this within the rules of the system? It's an Amex 241 booking.

Thanks for any assistance.
GL
I'm pretty sure you can't upgrade a 241 booking once made but you might be able to cancel the reservation and then rebook it in F both ways (subject to availability). Suggest you call BAEC. Good luck.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 2:58 pm
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Originally Posted by golfmad
I'm pretty sure you can't upgrade a 241 booking once made but you might be able to cancel the reservation and then rebook it in F both ways (subject to availability). Suggest you call BAEC. Good luck.
Thank you, but noooooooooooooooooo. Say it ain't so!
I don't like this answer (even though it may be correct).
Any other views?
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:03 pm
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Originally Posted by GogLobster
Thank you, but noooooooooooooooooo. Say it ain't so!
I don't like this answer (even though it may be correct).
Any other views?
OK let's try again...

Yes, I think it's fine and they won't even ask you for the extra miles as you're such a great guy.

How about that answer?
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:08 pm
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Originally Posted by golfmad
OK let's try again...

Yes, I think it's fine and they won't even ask you for the extra miles as you're such a great guy.

How about that answer?
Other than I now appear to be a man, I love it!
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:11 pm
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Originally Posted by GogLobster
Other than I now appear to be a man, I love it!
And it is also the truth... Not that you are a man but that you can only cancel and rebook (providing there is availability) and not 'upgrade'.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by GogLobster
Other than I now appear to be a man, I love it!
Oops, sorry. Typical male here. I couldn't imagine a name like 'GogLobster' being the fairer sex. Great name though.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:19 pm
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Oops, sorry. Typical male here. I couldn't imagine a name like 'GogLobster' being the fairer sex. Great name though.
No worries, and thanks!
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:21 pm
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And it is also the truth... Not that you are a man but that you can only cancel and rebook (providing there is availability) and not 'upgrade'.
Oh no!
I don't want to do that because we got the last award seats and they may not come back into the system if we cancel.

Damn! But thank you for confirming the facts.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:29 pm
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Originally Posted by GogLobster
Oh no!
I don't want to do that because we got the last award seats and they may not come back into the system if we cancel.

Damn! But thank you for confirming the facts.
Best of both worlds. You get to experience both premium classes and you will have some miles left. All good.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 3:39 pm
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Best of both worlds. You get to experience both premium classes and you will have some miles left. All good.
Well that's one way of looking at it! Thanks for the positive spin!
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 4:33 pm
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Agents can now upgrade an existing amex 2 for 1 subject to availability without the need to cancel and rebook. Must be done over the phone and you will be charged additional miles and taxes etc plus service fee of gbp30 p pax
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 5:57 pm
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Agents can now upgrade an existing amex 2 for 1 subject to availability without the need to cancel and rebook. Must be done over the phone and you will be charged additional miles and taxes etc plus service fee of gbp30 p pax
Really?! If correct, this is brilliant news! Thank you.
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Old Nov 1, 2011, 12:21 am
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Almost certain you can
Agree with cbagent - my friend upgraded a club 2-4-1 return to first (OB) for a the additional taxes and miles. He is flying out today in 1A/B.
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Old Nov 1, 2011, 5:06 pm
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Yes you can upgrade over phone (and change date / time of flight if needed) providing there is availability. Have done this multiple times.
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