Why am I not tempted by a £300 upgrade to CW?
Jun 11, 2019, 12:22 pm
#16
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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Jun 11, 2019, 12:29 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 143
When BA are offering upgrades so cheaply, they know they’ll be upgrading people for free and are trying to get some cash.
If you’re happy in WTP anyway, I can see why waiting, doing nothing, and gambling for an op-up is a good idea.
The flight looks full in Y, expect rolling forward of the cabins. Hope you’re one of the lucky ones.
If you’re happy in WTP anyway, I can see why waiting, doing nothing, and gambling for an op-up is a good idea.
The flight looks full in Y, expect rolling forward of the cabins. Hope you’re one of the lucky ones.
Jun 11, 2019, 12:42 pm
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,200
When BA are offering upgrades so cheaply, they know they’ll be upgrading people for free and are trying to get some cash.
If you’re happy in WTP anyway, I can see why waiting, doing nothing, and gambling for an op-up is a good idea.
The flight looks full in Y, expect rolling forward of the cabins. Hope you’re one of the lucky ones.
If you’re happy in WTP anyway, I can see why waiting, doing nothing, and gambling for an op-up is a good idea.
The flight looks full in Y, expect rolling forward of the cabins. Hope you’re one of the lucky ones.
Jun 11, 2019, 1:43 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,921
Sorry, that's not very FTish. None of the fripperies of life are worth as much as a nice flight to somewhere or other. Bathed in the luxurious environment of CW is an experience beyond Earthly Pleasure.
Jun 11, 2019, 2:22 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
Posts: 6,395
Jun 12, 2019, 12:53 am
#21
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: HKG
Programs: BA GGL & CCR
Posts: 600
Everyone has their own priorities... there are people I know that wouldn't pay even £100 for J class on principal.
There's people who will only shop organic but won't wear anything but Primark clothes, people who will order a £100 bottle of wine at dinner, but walk home in the rain to save 10 quid on a taxi, I recall being in my 20's and having a hand me down phone but the people with the brand new £800 phone had no calling credit.
Many of people on here while they are concerned with the image of never flying anything less than J... but also wouldn't buy anything but the rock bottom sale fares where and when they go are dictated wholly by that.
Enjoy Accra, spend the money on something you want. As I understand it you've a relatively good chance of an upgrade and having your £300 and your seat to sit in too. Fingers crossed aye?
There's people who will only shop organic but won't wear anything but Primark clothes, people who will order a £100 bottle of wine at dinner, but walk home in the rain to save 10 quid on a taxi, I recall being in my 20's and having a hand me down phone but the people with the brand new £800 phone had no calling credit.
Many of people on here while they are concerned with the image of never flying anything less than J... but also wouldn't buy anything but the rock bottom sale fares where and when they go are dictated wholly by that.
Enjoy Accra, spend the money on something you want. As I understand it you've a relatively good chance of an upgrade and having your £300 and your seat to sit in too. Fingers crossed aye?
Jun 12, 2019, 3:02 am
#23
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: BAEC OW Gold/Emerald
Posts: 538
Jun 13, 2019, 2:22 pm
#24
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: BAEC OW Gold/Emerald
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When BA are offering upgrades so cheaply, they know they’ll be upgrading people for free and are trying to get some cash.
If you’re happy in WTP anyway, I can see why waiting, doing nothing, and gambling for an op-up is a good idea.
The flight looks full in Y, expect rolling forward of the cabins. Hope you’re one of the lucky ones.
If you’re happy in WTP anyway, I can see why waiting, doing nothing, and gambling for an op-up is a good idea.
The flight looks full in Y, expect rolling forward of the cabins. Hope you’re one of the lucky ones.
Jun 13, 2019, 3:18 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Perth WA/ UK
Programs: BA Gold, Priority Club Gold, Accor Silver, Virgin Australia Gold
Posts: 1,750
If you are going to hit gold this year, then this upgrade should mean you hit it sooner. Meaning more flights that earn 100% extra instead of 50%. And more flights where you can use first lounges and the first security at T5.
And more flights where you may get a special hello on the plane!
And more flights where you may get a special hello on the plane!