Bidding for upgrades... coming to IAG [Iberia] soon!!
Aug 15, 2013, 2:12 pm
#1
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Bidding for upgrades... coming to IAG [Iberia] soon!!
I have received an e-mail from IBERIA informing me that they are going to introduce a bidding system for upgrades.
(Even busier premium cabins?)
I think forum rules prohibit the posting of URLS?
Is this likely to be rolled out to B.A. ?
Popcorn is available.
(Even busier premium cabins?)
I think forum rules prohibit the posting of URLS?
Is this likely to be rolled out to B.A. ?
Popcorn is available.
Aug 15, 2013, 2:30 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Cheshire / Wherever they send me
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Iberia doing it possibly makes sense though. Anyone know if their premium loads are low?
I thought premium loads for BA are quite high, so I doubt they need to do this.
T
Aug 15, 2013, 2:48 pm
#3
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> I think forum rules prohibit the posting of URLS?
Nope
> Is this likely to be rolled out to B.A. ?
Yes
> Popcorn is available
Another kick in the groin for regular flex passengers. I'm sure the once-a-year cheapest-ticket-possible crowd will be delighted.
Nope
> Is this likely to be rolled out to B.A. ?
Yes
> Popcorn is available
Another kick in the groin for regular flex passengers. I'm sure the once-a-year cheapest-ticket-possible crowd will be delighted.
Aug 15, 2013, 3:00 pm
#4
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Aug 15, 2013, 3:02 pm
#5
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If it gets rolled out on BA I (and I suspect many other PAX who fly CW) will be looking to jump ship somewhere else and BA can enjoy me burning my way through my 1.5m Avios using 2-4-1s until I have none left.
Sorry, but I don't want to be sat next to Mr & Mrs "ha ha ha we only paid £201 each for the upgrade, more champagne please waiter" whilst I'm trying to do a day's work / get some sleep on the flight to / from my long haul destination.
Next thing you know, there will be BA scratch cards where you can win Tier Points, Avios and a Concorde Card.
Air travel is rapidly becoming a race to the bottom
Sorry, but I don't want to be sat next to Mr & Mrs "ha ha ha we only paid £201 each for the upgrade, more champagne please waiter" whilst I'm trying to do a day's work / get some sleep on the flight to / from my long haul destination.
Next thing you know, there will be BA scratch cards where you can win Tier Points, Avios and a Concorde Card.
Air travel is rapidly becoming a race to the bottom
Aug 15, 2013, 3:14 pm
#6
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...and I can't imagine BA revenue management are so stupid they'd upgrade anyone|everyone who bids £150 for a l/h upgrade?
Aug 15, 2013, 3:18 pm
#7
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(sorry but I feel very strongly about this situation - maybe it's just though me?!)
Aug 15, 2013, 3:30 pm
#8
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BA having a WT+ cabin will keep the Y riff-raff away from those who feel a cut above.
Aug 15, 2013, 3:37 pm
#10
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I much prefer POUG. Fairer, more transparent, and BA can target who gets the offer. Bidding systems are also easier for a € airline than for a £ airline because a sole currency is shared by a significant majority of customers from both home and foreign markets while BA custom is shared quite significantly between £, €, $ etc markets (POUG does exist with pricings in all of those currencies and probably more).
Aug 15, 2013, 3:54 pm
#12
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I think this will be rolling out eventually on BA next year. This will be the initial format and all done online. 
ba.com/IAGauctionupgrades/2014
ba.com/IAGauctionupgrades/2014
Aug 15, 2013, 4:52 pm
#13
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Sorry, but I don't want to be sat next to Mr & Mrs "ha ha ha we only paid £201 each for the upgrade, more champagne please waiter" whilst I'm trying to do a day's work / get some sleep on the flight to / from my long haul destination.
Aug 15, 2013, 5:14 pm
#14
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If it gets rolled out on BA I (and I suspect many other PAX who fly CW) will be Sorry, but I don't want to be sat next to Mr & Mrs "ha ha ha we only paid £201 each for the upgrade, more champagne please waiter" whilst I'm trying to do a day's work / get some sleep on the flight to / from my long haul destination.
Aug 15, 2013, 6:38 pm
#15
Join Date: May 2013
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I guess it might come in handy to be able to bid on upgrades. Assuming the system works, no one will get a cheap price unless there really is no demand. If anything, the program might make premium cabins more selective. Seems fair to me, the real problem would be losing UUA. Would think BA would need to keep the bidding to seven days out or something so we can use avios to upgrade before that, otherwise avios start to become almost worthless with the lack of availability and high taxes on redemptions