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Old Feb 19, 2018, 12:52 pm
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POUG on avios ticket?
I know its pretty unlikely but does it ever happen where upgrades are offered through MMB on award straight forward avios tickets? Has anyone see this happen?
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 12:53 pm
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Yes they happen - regularly on short haul RFS - however still nil Avios or TPs I’ve never bothered
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by Abstract1
I know its pretty unlikely but does it ever happen where upgrades are offered through MMB on award straight forward avios tickets? Has anyone see this happen?
I seem to remember the odd report on here when this has bee asked about ave never seen it myself. I don’t think it’s impossible but I do think you have to assume it won’t be offered tbh.
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by mikeyfly
Yes they happen - regularly on short haul RFS - however still nil Avios or TPs I’ve never bothered
ah ok. Are you seeing them regularly? I have never seen them, I hope it’s not personal
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 12:59 pm
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ah ok. Are you seeing them regularly? I have never seen them, I hope it’s not personal
Yes! My LGW-JER flight in April is showing it now at Ł79

LHR-NCE in July not, however there are four pax if that makes a difference
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 1:03 pm
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I get them on about 30% of pure Redemption bookings, via both the App and desktop. In my case these would be for First (and occaionally CE). However I have never ever paid for First or used Avios for First, so I think the system is still trying to entice me to make these bookings, not realising that in another part of the woods DUT is nervously trying to squeeze everyone on board.
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 1:20 pm
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
I get them on about 30% of pure Redemption bookings, via both the App and desktop. In my case these would be for First (and occaionally CE). However I have never ever paid for First or used Avios for First, so I think the system is still trying to entice me to make these bookings, not realising that in another part of the woods DUT is nervously trying to squeeze everyone on board.
Interesting, do they tend to be close to departure or is it quite random?
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 1:22 pm
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Interesting, do they tend to be close to departure or is it quite random?
Any stage after approximately 72 hours after booking, however I rarely book a long time in advance - 1 or 2 weeks would be typical for me.
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 8:04 pm
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I've had my fair share of POUG offers on RFS' over the years but as others have said, no TPs nor Avios so not really worth it for me.....
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Old Feb 19, 2018, 11:00 pm
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Originally Posted by corporate-wage-slave
I get them on about 30% of pure Redemption bookings, via both the App and desktop. In my case these would be for First (and occaionally CE). However I have never ever paid for First or used Avios for First, so I think the system is still trying to entice me to make these bookings, not realising that in another part of the woods DUT is nervously trying to squeeze everyone on board.
yeah but not everyone is as lucky for opup F upgrades not a single one this year so far! I wish the poug were offered on connections as I almost never have direct return booking...
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Old Jul 9, 2019, 2:12 pm
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Could a POUG to First still appear on a WTP that has been UUA to CW?
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Old Jul 9, 2019, 3:36 pm
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Could a POUG to First still appear on a WTP that has been UUA to CW?
Unlikely to impossible I would say.
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Old Jul 9, 2019, 4:02 pm
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With the optimism of Jim Carey in dumb and dumber, "so you're saying there's a chance"!! Haha
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Old Jul 10, 2019, 5:31 am
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Has anybody actually tried it to confirm “no TP no Avios” theory?
I know that this should be the case, but I wonder if anyone can confirm for 100%?
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Old Jul 10, 2019, 5:34 am
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Originally Posted by let_BAegones_be
Has anybody actually tried it to confirm “no TP no Avios” theory?
I know that this should be the case, but I wonder if anyone can confirm for 100%?
Yes. You get zero avios and TPs, many have confirmed this - me included.
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