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Old Jan 13, 2014, 6:31 pm
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Is it worth it? [POUG to WT+]
Been offered a £189 poug for my return from singapore to london is it worth it? Without knowing what seats they are in wtp?
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Old Jan 13, 2014, 6:39 pm
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Just checked there are 3 reward seats in club
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Old Jan 13, 2014, 9:02 pm
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If you're not going to miss the money, definitely.
If it means you won't be able to go out this weekend, then no.
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 12:37 am
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Originally Posted by Rogerrobberts
Just checked there are 3 reward seats in club
You cannot upgrade with avios after a POUG.
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 12:38 am
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Originally Posted by Steve Oh
If you're not going to miss the money, definitely.
If it means you won't be able to go out this weekend, then no.
I think it's all subjective. I'd rather spend £189 for extra comfort and skip a weekend socialising, particularly for such a long flight.
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 12:43 am
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Personally I'd only do it if I thought it would make the difference between sleeping and not sleeping. Otherwise it's not an attractive enough offer to make me bite.
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 1:58 am
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On a 13h flight, WTP is definitely worth it for £189!
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 3:08 am
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Originally Posted by nux
You cannot upgrade with avios after a POUG.
Just curious - if POUGs book into a normal revenue bucket, what stops them from being UUA'able?
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 3:12 am
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Originally Posted by Falcs
Just curious - if POUGs book into a normal revenue bucket, what stops them from being UUA'able?
It usually upgrades to a redemption fare bucket thus not allowing UUA (however it credits correctly as the POUG'd class).
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 3:37 am
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Originally Posted by Paros_fan
On a 13h flight, WTP is definitely worth it for £189!
^^^
(especially with the (small) increased chance of a further opup to CW if you are travelling alone and don't have a special meal selected)
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 5:47 am
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Are you on the BA12 (744-operated) or BA16 (77W-operated)? If it's the BA16 I'd be particularly interested in POUG to WT+ given the excellent cabin on that aircraft, but if you may get stuck in a middle that'll dent that a bit.

Isn't the charge for pre-allocation £30 on WT+ from Singapore? Couldn't you call BA to check if aisles/windows/whatever are available and if so view this as a £219 POUG opportunity (£189+£30 fee)?
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 5:53 am
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I amon ba12 departing sunday the 19th @ 23:10
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 6:19 am
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It depends on how busy the WT cabin is. If it is pretty empty, WT can be more comfortable than WT+ cabin as you can raise the armrests and spread out across the seats to get some sleep. In WT+ you are stuck with your single seat.
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 6:28 am
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£189 works out as <£15 an hour...the extra space, better seat, better food, additional luggage capacity (if needed) and extra tier points/miles would make it a no brainer to me.

1,686 extra avios if Blue and 35 extra TPs.
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Old Jan 14, 2014, 6:41 am
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Originally Posted by Rogerrobberts
I amon ba12 departing sunday the 19th @ 23:10
Flight is showing F5A4J9C8D1R1I1W8E6T5Y9B9H9K9M9L9V9S9N9Q9O9G9

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Departing SIN on 01/19/14 for LHR
Flying BA flight 12 in Premium Economy

        A   B       D   E   F   G       J   K   
28  E       -       -   X   X   -       -       E   
29  E   -   +       H   +   -   -       +   +   E   
30  W   -   -       -   -   +   H       -   -   W   
31  W   -   -       -   +   +   H       -   -   W   
        A   B       D   E   F   G       J   K   




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Originally Posted by the_seeker1977
1,686 extra avios if Blue and 35 extra TPs.
55 TP's difference (90 rather than 35).
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