So - who got a free upgrade this week?
Aug 1, 2016, 1:28 pm
#556
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
Long time browser, first time poster.
I've been upgraded twice in the last 18 months.
Last year returning from Bahrain, got upgraded at the gate from WTP to CW for my first taste of BA Business.
Then a few weeks ago going back to Bahrain got upgraded from Economy to CW at OLCI, had just gotten to silver so was hoping for a bump to WTP but delighted with going all the way to 15A!
Another 4 or 5 flights out there this year so fingers crossed!
I've been upgraded twice in the last 18 months.
Last year returning from Bahrain, got upgraded at the gate from WTP to CW for my first taste of BA Business.
Then a few weeks ago going back to Bahrain got upgraded from Economy to CW at OLCI, had just gotten to silver so was hoping for a bump to WTP but delighted with going all the way to 15A!
Another 4 or 5 flights out there this year so fingers crossed!
Congratulations on your upgrades, first of many more I hope!
Aug 1, 2016, 3:09 pm
#557
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: BA GCH
Posts: 89
Last week; LHR to NBO, Kenya.
3 of us upgraded 24hrs out (just before online checkin) from WTP to CW. [4/5 WTP to CW upgrades in the last 12 months(!) for me - I guess just lucky on routes/oversold economy]
I'm GCH, colleagues are Silver and Blue. Interestingly I noticed the change 26hrs out; 1 colleague had selected a meal option for the WTP, but his seat wasn't yet showing in CW, so I quickly cancelled the meal selection. Then at 24hrs out, he was given a seat number in CW. I wonder if this may have otherwise stopped an upgrade...
Economy oversold again. Bumped to up Upper deck and the magic 64A
3 of us upgraded 24hrs out (just before online checkin) from WTP to CW. [4/5 WTP to CW upgrades in the last 12 months(!) for me - I guess just lucky on routes/oversold economy]
I'm GCH, colleagues are Silver and Blue. Interestingly I noticed the change 26hrs out; 1 colleague had selected a meal option for the WTP, but his seat wasn't yet showing in CW, so I quickly cancelled the meal selection. Then at 24hrs out, he was given a seat number in CW. I wonder if this may have otherwise stopped an upgrade...
Economy oversold again. Bumped to up Upper deck and the magic 64A
Last edited by roarss; Aug 1, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Aug 1, 2016, 3:15 pm
#558
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,936
Hi,
My mum and myself were upgraded at the gate at LHR T3 on 17th July from CW to F on the BA271 to Las Vegas
Regards
TBS
My mum and myself were upgraded at the gate at LHR T3 on 17th July from CW to F on the BA271 to Las Vegas
Regards
TBS
Aug 3, 2016, 4:36 am
#559
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
A rather unexpected and very welcome one last week: I was flying LHR-DUS on an ET award to position for an ex-EU trip. I'd even packed half a lunch to supplement what was going to be handed out. But there was the beep at the gate, the reader said "CHECK SEAT", the agent said "It's a possible upgrade" - and 2A was mine. It added to a comfortably relaxed day in the CCR even if I ended up having to do a lot of work instead of enjoying all of the hospitality.
Aug 6, 2016, 7:39 am
#560
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Gold, Virgin Trains Traveller, Her Majesties Secret Service.
Posts: 407
I got an upgrade today at check in for my LHR > JFK. The agent didn't even mention it, I only noticed when I looked at my BP when going through security. Now sitting quite comfortably in J ready for a takeoff on 27R.
Aug 7, 2016, 1:27 pm
#561
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Singapore
Programs: BA Gold. KrisFlyer Gold
Posts: 732
This weekend I got my first ever short-haul upgrade after 10 years with BA, and what a pyrrhic victory it was.
CDG-LHR, full flight, moved from 23C on a European 321 to 7F. Lost my unlimited leg room and not provided with any CE catering (which was made worse by my seat mate taking her salad and leaving it untouched on the table between us).
I tried to turn down the upgrade at the gate knowing what was in store, but apparently I couldn't have my original seat back for 'health and safety reasons'. As far as i could see, the only benefits were being able to drink my tea out of a proper cup and getting off the aircraft a minute earlier.
CDG-LHR, full flight, moved from 23C on a European 321 to 7F. Lost my unlimited leg room and not provided with any CE catering (which was made worse by my seat mate taking her salad and leaving it untouched on the table between us).
I tried to turn down the upgrade at the gate knowing what was in store, but apparently I couldn't have my original seat back for 'health and safety reasons'. As far as i could see, the only benefits were being able to drink my tea out of a proper cup and getting off the aircraft a minute earlier.
Aug 8, 2016, 3:07 am
#562
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: in a cabin
Posts: 6,523
This weekend I got my first ever short-haul upgrade after 10 years with BA, and what a pyrrhic victory it was.
CDG-LHR, full flight, moved from 23C on a European 321 to 7F. Lost my unlimited leg room and not provided with any CE catering (which was made worse by my seat mate taking her salad and leaving it untouched on the table between us).
I tried to turn down the upgrade at the gate knowing what was in store, but apparently I couldn't have my original seat back for 'health and safety reasons'. As far as i could see, the only benefits were being able to drink my tea out of a proper cup and getting off the aircraft a minute earlier.
CDG-LHR, full flight, moved from 23C on a European 321 to 7F. Lost my unlimited leg room and not provided with any CE catering (which was made worse by my seat mate taking her salad and leaving it untouched on the table between us).
I tried to turn down the upgrade at the gate knowing what was in store, but apparently I couldn't have my original seat back for 'health and safety reasons'. As far as i could see, the only benefits were being able to drink my tea out of a proper cup and getting off the aircraft a minute earlier.
Had my first opup on BA for nearly 5! years last week (usually travel further up front) and just like the previous speaker was moved from an exit seat with acceptable legroom to 2A which meant having my knees touching my jaw or sitting sideways... but at least they offered me supper (which I declined due to a long lunch and some grub in T5 lounges).
Aug 8, 2016, 12:28 pm
#563
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: LHR
Programs: BAEC GGL & CCR / QF LTG
Posts: 829
First ever "upgrade" today MAD - LHR BA459. It was BA metal swapped to IB metal a while back, so had BA catering. I was originally in exit row 12, moved to row 6. No CE catering loaded, just the snack box. Like crazyanglaisy I'm not really sure this counts as an upgrade.
However, my full itinerary was SCL - MIA - JFK - MAD - LHR, with an 11 hour shopping stop over in NYC. By this stage I no longer cared where I was sat and just wanted to get home. Sadly not all my luggage made it with me... *sigh*
However, my full itinerary was SCL - MIA - JFK - MAD - LHR, with an 11 hour shopping stop over in NYC. By this stage I no longer cared where I was sat and just wanted to get home. Sadly not all my luggage made it with me... *sigh*
Aug 8, 2016, 8:49 pm
#564
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Gibraltar
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 174
After worrying about not getting POUGs,boarding pass for LHR-PHL jumped from W to J at connections. Combined with my first time in the Flounge (and some JW Blue), it made for a memorable and very pleasant day.
Aug 9, 2016, 9:18 pm
#566
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,578
Not BA, but on a holiday TP run; got SEATING ISSUE at the gate when boarding the A380 from DOH to BKK this morning on QR. Bumped from J to seat 1K in F! Had to leave my two travel companions back in row 11.
An absolutely fine way to start the trip
An absolutely fine way to start the trip
Aug 16, 2016, 12:54 am
#568
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Silver, IHG Spire Ambassador, Accor Silver, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 276
Last night was lucky to be upgraded from WTP to Club on LHR to Mumbai.
Happened to refresh the app whilst in lounge and found out the good news. Both myself and a colleague. Y was oversold apparently.
Happened to refresh the app whilst in lounge and found out the good news. Both myself and a colleague. Y was oversold apparently.
Aug 19, 2016, 2:51 pm
#569
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: CH D
Programs: LX FT*
Posts: 14
Yesterday, WT to WT+ on LHR-BOS, happened about 10 hours before flying, noticed it in the app. BA Silver, traveling solo. Sat next to a OW Emerald (CX) who was also moved from WT to WT+ - Economy rammed, in fact everything looked full, very thankful.
Aug 19, 2016, 3:11 pm
#570
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London, UK
Posts: 136
Always been very loyal to BA for many years, but never been upgraded.
Last week on my first ever flight outside the OW universe with Lufthansa RUH-FRA, I got upgraded on the gate from PE to business without any SA status. I guess it was overbooked as the MUC flight got cancelled.
Last week on my first ever flight outside the OW universe with Lufthansa RUH-FRA, I got upgraded on the gate from PE to business without any SA status. I guess it was overbooked as the MUC flight got cancelled.