Why am I not tempted by a £300 upgrade to CW?
Jun 11, 2019, 2:24 am
#1
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Why am I not tempted by a £300 upgrade to CW?
Flying to Accra on Friday in WTP and BA offering a POUG of £300. Returning on Sunday the POUG is £480.
Whether it is the relatively short flight or possibly old planes, I am not even tempted to upgrade! (I can afford it too)
What should I consider as to whether I should give upgrade?
Whether it is the relatively short flight or possibly old planes, I am not even tempted to upgrade! (I can afford it too)
What should I consider as to whether I should give upgrade?
Jun 11, 2019, 2:42 am
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Yes, if you were time constrained, the additional TPs and Avios is worth about £100 to £150 in terms of alternative arrangements to give similar extra TPs and Avios. Then I guess you add a bit for the seat and food.
If the overnight return was nearer £300 it may be more interesting, otherwise it's a relatively cheap way to get into CW, globally, accepting that the distance to/from Accra is shorter than even Boston.
If the overnight return was nearer £300 it may be more interesting, otherwise it's a relatively cheap way to get into CW, globally, accepting that the distance to/from Accra is shorter than even Boston.
Jun 11, 2019, 3:20 am
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Jun 11, 2019, 3:21 am
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Agreed... if the price for return drops, I will go for it, but otherwise, I can sleep happily in WTP.
Jun 11, 2019, 3:33 am
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I guess this would help you hit gold earlier and get the benefits on some of the flights you have lined up. Maybe do the Maths and see if it would make much difference - although to be fair the benefits aren't massive - First Wing (at LHR), First Lounge, the ability to book row 1 and extra Avios on flights
Jun 11, 2019, 3:44 am
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I guess this would help you hit gold earlier and get the benefits on some of the flights you have lined up. Maybe do the Maths and see if it would make much difference - although to be fair the benefits aren't massive - First Wing (at LHR), First Lounge, the ability to book row 1 and extra Avios on flights
Last edited by IntVic; Jun 11, 2019 at 3:45 am Reason: grammar
Jun 11, 2019, 3:45 am
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I would spend some time contemplating the futility of existence, how long you are going to be dead for and how your kids will p*ss away that £300 if you don’t spend it first.
Jun 11, 2019, 3:59 am
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And more flights where you may get a special hello on the plane!
Jun 11, 2019, 4:09 am
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Flying to Accra on Friday in WTP and BA offering a POUG of £300. Returning on Sunday the POUG is £480.
Whether it is the relatively short flight or possibly old planes, I am not even tempted to upgrade! (I can afford it too)
What should I consider as to whether I should give upgrade?
Whether it is the relatively short flight or possibly old planes, I am not even tempted to upgrade! (I can afford it too)
What should I consider as to whether I should give upgrade?
Jun 11, 2019, 4:59 am
#11
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On the other hand, the price premium at time of purchasing is usually 2x to jump to CW so the price is actually reasonable in some sense. Also agree that such a short flight probably doesn’t warrant CW especially during the daytime. At night, one might argue to do CW. Minus ~125 for tier points, paying a 175 premium for a flat bed isn’t all that bad.
Jun 11, 2019, 5:13 am
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@ IntVic : you’re not tempted because
a) it’s a short sector (blocked at 6:35, but mostly only 6 hours actual flying time)
b) your WTP seat will be comfortable enough for a daytime flight
c) that extra £300 will go a long way on other fripperies of life
a) it’s a short sector (blocked at 6:35, but mostly only 6 hours actual flying time)
b) your WTP seat will be comfortable enough for a daytime flight
c) that extra £300 will go a long way on other fripperies of life
Jun 11, 2019, 10:54 am
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