Cityflyer - Upgrade on board on non full flight
Dec 18, 2019, 6:36 am
#1
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Cityflyer - Upgrade on board on non full flight
I’ve just witnessed an upgrade on board from ET to CE on a Cityflyer service to Dublin.
It looked as though the upgrade message came from the iPad.
Neither cabin is full.
I’m just curious what the trigger for the upgrade might have been? When I saw the CSM walking towards economy I was secretly hoping it would be for me... it’s my birthday today and I’m unexpectedly flying to Dublin due to not so happy family circumstances.
It looked as though the upgrade message came from the iPad.
Neither cabin is full.
I’m just curious what the trigger for the upgrade might have been? When I saw the CSM walking towards economy I was secretly hoping it would be for me... it’s my birthday today and I’m unexpectedly flying to Dublin due to not so happy family circumstances.
Dec 18, 2019, 7:11 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Berkshire / London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Nandos
Posts: 1,009
I’ve just witnessed an upgrade on board from ET to CE on a Cityflyer service to Dublin.
It looked as though the upgrade message came from the iPad.
Neither cabin is full.
I’m just curious what the trigger for the upgrade might have been? When I saw the CSM walking towards economy I was secretly hoping it would be for me... it’s my birthday today and I’m unexpectedly flying to Dublin due to not so happy family circumstances.
It looked as though the upgrade message came from the iPad.
Neither cabin is full.
I’m just curious what the trigger for the upgrade might have been? When I saw the CSM walking towards economy I was secretly hoping it would be for me... it’s my birthday today and I’m unexpectedly flying to Dublin due to not so happy family circumstances.
I was kindly upgraded on my birthday by the CSM last year seconds before pushback, that was very nice but also awkward. He was keen to go above and beyond, however.. I got a signed card by the crew and captain!
Maybe next year!
Dec 18, 2019, 9:21 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Hilton Gold, Priority Club Platinum, Best Western Diamond
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I had an onboard upgrade from GLA-LGW earlier this month - the cabin manager was on her iPad and then came and asked me if I would like some more space.
Dec 18, 2019, 10:35 am
#8
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Only upgrades I have ever had on BA were either last flight as Gold (before dropping to Silver ) or first flight as a newly upgraded Gold. One of those was on LHR-RTM on-board with space In both cabins (and a few days before a LHR- MEX...)
Dec 18, 2019, 1:00 pm
#10
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Dec 18, 2019, 1:35 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2017
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As a GGL, when I travel Economy on BA SH, I sometimes get upgraded. Usually the purser comes with his/her Ipad and looks at me and ask if I'm a GGL and ask me if I wish to move to Club. It is always Mixed fleet crew that does that
Dec 20, 2019, 3:23 pm
#12
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Thank you all for your kind messages. I'm back in London now. Things in Dublin have got better but they're still a bit up in the air. My trip to South America in 8 days that is meant to be a celebration of my 40th birthday may end up being cancelled, shortened or postponed. We're not a position to make any decision now, but when we do, I may need your help.
Off to Italy tomorrow to see the my side of the family.
Off to Italy tomorrow to see the my side of the family.