So - who got a free upgrade this week?
Jun 30, 2015, 9:23 pm
#122
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,907
Consider myself very lucky as AA elites get the lion's share of upgrades....
Jul 7, 2015, 5:55 am
#123
Join Date: May 2015
Programs: BA Blue; Marriott Rewards Silver
Posts: 6
I had booked a one-way JFK-LHR WT+ using Avios to be on the 747. I couldn't OLCI and was told to check-in at the airport. Arrived at JFK and my seat number wasn't assigned. I was asked if London was my final destination, which it was and was offered to travel to LCY instead on the A318 Baby Bus, which I gladly accepted! This was my first time on this route and what a way to travel!
I was a solo traveller and a lowly Blue! Travel date was July 1st 2015.
I was a solo traveller and a lowly Blue! Travel date was July 1st 2015.
Last edited by SunnyM6; Jul 7, 2015 at 5:57 am Reason: Added travel date
Jul 7, 2015, 6:28 am
#124
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Berkshire
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR/LTG
Posts: 684
I had a BP for BA002, and approached the desk last night to see if there were any seat pairs free so I could fly on my own. Was told the flight was full, in fact oversold, and would I consider travelling to LHR on the BA112 in F. Yes please, thanks very much.
Whilst not free, I managed to pay for an upgrade from J to F on the LAX-JFK flight yesterday, and also managed to get the flight changed to an earlier one at the LAX Flagship lounge.
All in all, a good flying day and a fantastic finale to my Hawaii trip.
Whilst not free, I managed to pay for an upgrade from J to F on the LAX-JFK flight yesterday, and also managed to get the flight changed to an earlier one at the LAX Flagship lounge.
All in all, a good flying day and a fantastic finale to my Hawaii trip.
Jul 7, 2015, 6:30 am
#125
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: HPN
Posts: 352
I got op-uped from W to J again on my return to JFK (the 183 on 4th July) which makes both my l/h legs on that trip being op-uped. This was on an Avios redemption booking too.
One data point to add: the new pre-ordered meal option did not stop me getting the upgrade, and indeed the CC checked to see if I still wanted my pre-selection. Obviously the main course for WTP is from the CW menu which presumably mitigates any negative impact on upgrade chances the pre-order might have at least between those two cabins.
A question for those more than experienced with such things: when my changed seat assignment came through on the app, not long before the gate opened, my boarding pass was still showing as WTP but with a CW seat assignment. If I'd had more time, would that have given me lounge access or does the class on the boarding pass take precedence over the class of assigned seat?
One data point to add: the new pre-ordered meal option did not stop me getting the upgrade, and indeed the CC checked to see if I still wanted my pre-selection. Obviously the main course for WTP is from the CW menu which presumably mitigates any negative impact on upgrade chances the pre-order might have at least between those two cabins.
A question for those more than experienced with such things: when my changed seat assignment came through on the app, not long before the gate opened, my boarding pass was still showing as WTP but with a CW seat assignment. If I'd had more time, would that have given me lounge access or does the class on the boarding pass take precedence over the class of assigned seat?
Last edited by rpjs; Jul 7, 2015 at 6:38 am
Jul 7, 2015, 6:44 am
#126
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
I got op-uped from W to J again on my return to JFK (the 183 on 4th July) which makes both my l/h legs on that trip being op-uped. This was on an Avios redemption booking too.
One data point to add: the new pre-ordered meal option did not stop me getting the upgrade, and indeed the CC checked to see if I still wanted my pre-selection. Obviously the main course for WTP is from the CW menu which presumably mitigates any negative impact on upgrade chances the pre-order might have at least between those two cabins.
A question for those more than experienced with such things: when my changed seat assignment came through on the app, not long before the gate opened, my boarding pass was still showing as WTP but with a CW seat assignment. If I'd had more time, would that have given me lounge access or does the class on the boarding pass take precedence over the class of assigned seat?
One data point to add: the new pre-ordered meal option did not stop me getting the upgrade, and indeed the CC checked to see if I still wanted my pre-selection. Obviously the main course for WTP is from the CW menu which presumably mitigates any negative impact on upgrade chances the pre-order might have at least between those two cabins.
A question for those more than experienced with such things: when my changed seat assignment came through on the app, not long before the gate opened, my boarding pass was still showing as WTP but with a CW seat assignment. If I'd had more time, would that have given me lounge access or does the class on the boarding pass take precedence over the class of assigned seat?
However, if you could get the boarding pass re-printed or refreshed it should have shown your new cabin class and gained you access to the appropriate lounge.
Jul 7, 2015, 6:49 am
#127
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Programs: BA Silver - hard drop from GGL :( SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, AC E50k
Posts: 567
These guys got a free upgrade...
N.B: Think there were some earlier threads on self-upgrading... May work on BA? Don't try it with the Chinese...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...ght-delay.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/tr...ght-delay.html
Jul 7, 2015, 6:54 am
#128
Suspended
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, UA Silver, CC Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,000
I've been bumped up from WT+ to J twice in the past month(!); both to Canada (Vancouver & Montreal) - for both my return flights were already processed as avios upgrades to J. Check in was usually 24hrs on the dot along with mobile boarding pass.
I noticed on the last, to Montreal, looking at the app 2hrs before departure I was bouncing around on a new seat the CW cabin (I already had my mobile boarding pass for WT+ - so made a quick screen grabs to prove if later downgraded). Vancouver, the UG was already applied when I went to check-in.
I'm silver. Last time I was UG was 7yrs ago while silver and flying BA to Auckland (Via QF via LAX) on the QF flight from W to J.
I noticed on the last, to Montreal, looking at the app 2hrs before departure I was bouncing around on a new seat the CW cabin (I already had my mobile boarding pass for WT+ - so made a quick screen grabs to prove if later downgraded). Vancouver, the UG was already applied when I went to check-in.
I'm silver. Last time I was UG was 7yrs ago while silver and flying BA to Auckland (Via QF via LAX) on the QF flight from W to J.
Jul 7, 2015, 7:08 am
#129
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: BER
Programs: BAEC GGL/GfL, Lufthansa SEN, Hilton Diamond, misc other stuff
Posts: 1,374
I've also received a limited number of operational upgrades albeit mostly due to aircraft changes. I've seen everything from old 767s with TATL C and 777 with (old) international F being deployed esp. to/from MIA (domestic routes). In two cases I noticed (thanks AA app and EF) that my seat was gone (e.g. no more Main Cabin Extra due to equipment change) and approached the gate agents to get a new seat. Both times they upgraded me right away.
I try to get on 738s with AA since all planes >=N935NN have the new interior and are just fine with me in MCE.
Jul 7, 2015, 8:46 am
#130
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: M&M, BA Silver, Accor LeClub Gold
Posts: 490
I was bumped from ET to CE on the DUS - LCY flight last Sunday (Silver status, completely full flight.
on the Saab 2000 operated by Eastern Airways there was no free seat next to me. Furthermore, the aircraft is usually catered from LCY but as it nightstops at DUS for more than 24 hours from Saturday to Sunday, it was 'emergency catered' from DUS. The cabin crew told us that the catering wouldn't be what we would usually expect - how right she was!
I sincerely hope that this doesn't count towards my 3 op-ups and you are out! If it does I'd have rather not have had it.
on the Saab 2000 operated by Eastern Airways there was no free seat next to me. Furthermore, the aircraft is usually catered from LCY but as it nightstops at DUS for more than 24 hours from Saturday to Sunday, it was 'emergency catered' from DUS. The cabin crew told us that the catering wouldn't be what we would usually expect - how right she was!
I sincerely hope that this doesn't count towards my 3 op-ups and you are out! If it does I'd have rather not have had it.
Jul 7, 2015, 9:20 am
#131
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: BA GGL & GfL, AA LTP, Marriott (sigh) Ambassador, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,232
opup LHR to JFK sunday evening from WT to WT+ which was weird.
removed from my exit row WT seat upon OLCI and seated farther back in WT. en route to LHR i saw i was moved to a middle WT+ seat (not preferred over aisle WT) and finally rejected at fast trak so had to get a new boarding card for an aisle WT+
gold, avios redemption. strange i was moved around so much in a few hours.
removed from my exit row WT seat upon OLCI and seated farther back in WT. en route to LHR i saw i was moved to a middle WT+ seat (not preferred over aisle WT) and finally rejected at fast trak so had to get a new boarding card for an aisle WT+
gold, avios redemption. strange i was moved around so much in a few hours.
Jul 7, 2015, 10:00 am
#132
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: USA and UK
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Silver, Alitalia Freccia Alata
Posts: 1,351
Op-Up on the US743 to PHL from BCN. 7H to 3H in J class. Was very nice indeed! It came as a welcome surprise. US are making a habit of upgrading me (my 3rd op-up in 3 journeys) and I've never been upgraded on BA for 2 years.
Jul 10, 2015, 2:58 am
#133
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle
Programs: BA GGL & LTG, EK Silver, HHonors Lifetime Diamond; Proudly Mucci Free - total nonsense
Posts: 862
Another upgrade DXB-LHR, again from upper deck to 1A; that's 4 upgrades out of flying this route 5 times since January. Pretty good strike rate out of Dubai it seems.
Jul 12, 2015, 3:44 am
#134
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Sydney or London
Programs: Qantas Gold, BA Blue, Thai Silver
Posts: 96
Sydney - London?
Sorry to ask here (but it seems vaguely appropriate). Am booked WT+ Sydney to LHR (and on to Zurich if that matters) on 15 July. Can anyone with the appropriate tools please check the loads on the BA16?
Am not really expecting any upgrade (and annoyingly can't POUG on this flight), but interested to know if at all possible.
Thanks
Am not really expecting any upgrade (and annoyingly can't POUG on this flight), but interested to know if at all possible.
Thanks
Jul 12, 2015, 4:12 am
#135
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
Posts: 12,551
Sorry to ask here (but it seems vaguely appropriate). Am booked WT+ Sydney to LHR (and on to Zurich if that matters) on 15 July. Can anyone with the appropriate tools please check the loads on the BA16?
Am not really expecting any upgrade (and annoyingly can't POUG on this flight), but interested to know if at all possible.
Am not really expecting any upgrade (and annoyingly can't POUG on this flight), but interested to know if at all possible.
UK POS: F5 A5 J8 C1 DC RC IC W5 E2 TC Y2 B2 H2 K1 M1 L1 V1 SC NC QC OC G0
US POS: F5 A5 J7 C7 D6 R5 I5 W4 E4 T3 Y2 B2 H2 K1 M1 L1 V1 S1 Q1 G0
Based on the above WT may be oversold but WTP possibly not.
Also in future the correct thread for this sort of request is here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ght-loads.html