Would you decline an upgrade from Club Suite to First?
Feb 7, 2022, 5:04 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Many, many, many moons ago (ca. 30 years), before I was even able to dream of the possibility of enhanced flight classes, we turned down an upgrade from economy to business on a flight from Tokyo to LHR (can't remember the carrier - probably JAL?). The reason? My wife refused to move to a smoking section (where the business class seats were) from a non-smoking section.
I'm quite surprised we have remained married ..... It was also, I think, the last flight I went on where smoking was permitted.
I'm quite surprised we have remained married ..... It was also, I think, the last flight I went on where smoking was permitted.
Feb 7, 2022, 5:10 am
#17
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I was on a DFW-LHR flight last May on the 787-10 where Club was mostly empty and F was full. If I was offered the last empty seat in a full F cabin in that circumstance I might decline, especially if it was a night flight where the extra service wouldn't make much of a difference.
Feb 7, 2022, 5:28 am
#19
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This question has done the rounds a fair bit, its hard to find a single reason why you ever would.
30+% more space, 8 vs 50 odd in cabin, so more privacy, door or not, better food, better service, eat when you want, PJs.
The only thing I can think of is that F only has the one loo now, although I never had to wait a single second on my last trip.
As a free upgrade you’d be mad to turn it down, there were more potential reasons with the old seat for not wanting to change
A 10 hour day flight is when F comes into its own. Pay to upgrade if it’s decent value!
30+% more space, 8 vs 50 odd in cabin, so more privacy, door or not, better food, better service, eat when you want, PJs.
The only thing I can think of is that F only has the one loo now, although I never had to wait a single second on my last trip.
As a free upgrade you’d be mad to turn it down, there were more potential reasons with the old seat for not wanting to change
A 10 hour day flight is when F comes into its own. Pay to upgrade if it’s decent value!
Feb 7, 2022, 6:23 am
#20
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If you do decide to reject an upgrade I would suggest you speak with a gate agent prior to boarding if you're aware of it prior to boarding. Don't try to do it yourself on board if you can avoid it.
Feb 7, 2022, 6:26 am
#21
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Maybe this thread So - who got a free upgrade this week? - Page 106 - FlyerTalk Forums could have a splinter thread "So - who rejected a free upgrade this week" ?!
Feb 7, 2022, 6:38 am
#22
Join Date: Aug 2017
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I'd never decline an upgrade to First. Ok, there's not a huge amount of difference from Club World, but you get other benefits: better lounge access (think Concorde Room), more exclusive cabin, more attentive service, the prestige of turning left, slightly better meals, plus a bigger screen for your movies.
Feb 7, 2022, 7:37 am
#23
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I declined recently on a 380 MIA-LHR. My other half was flying with me, albeit on a separate PNR and we wished to stay together. (The bookings were linked). I explained the situation to the agent at the gate and was promptly given my J BP back to me.
There were several open seats in J (and WTP) so it was not a traditional 'op-up'.
I am sure it was a wise decision on my part.
There were several open seats in J (and WTP) so it was not a traditional 'op-up'.
I am sure it was a wise decision on my part.
Feb 7, 2022, 7:42 am
#25
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Many, many, many moons ago (ca. 30 years), before I was even able to dream of the possibility of enhanced flight classes, we turned down an upgrade from economy to business on a flight from Tokyo to LHR (can't remember the carrier - probably JAL?). The reason? My wife refused to move to a smoking section (where the business class seats were) from a non-smoking section.
I'm quite surprised we have remained married ..... It was also, I think, the last flight I went on where smoking was permitted.
I'm quite surprised we have remained married ..... It was also, I think, the last flight I went on where smoking was permitted.
Feb 7, 2022, 7:52 am
#26
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I prefer the CW proposition on sleeper services. I have had a few sectors from the East Coast in F (either paid or upgraded) where all I have wanted to do is sleep, but other pax (completely their prerogative) wanted to eat and chat. Never loudly or a party atmosphere, but lots of clinking of cutlery and conversations which aren't conducive to sleeping.
Any other time, once I have experienced Club Suites, especially now the 747 UD no longer exists, I'd take the upgrade
Any other time, once I have experienced Club Suites, especially now the 747 UD no longer exists, I'd take the upgrade
Feb 7, 2022, 7:57 am
#27
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I declined recently on a 380 MIA-LHR. My other half was flying with me, albeit on a separate PNR and we wished to stay together. (The bookings were linked). I explained the situation to the agent at the gate and was promptly given my J BP back to me.
There were several open seats in J (and WTP) so it was not a traditional 'op-up'.
I am sure it was a wise decision on my part.
There were several open seats in J (and WTP) so it was not a traditional 'op-up'.
I am sure it was a wise decision on my part.
Feb 7, 2022, 8:12 am
#28
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Feb 7, 2022, 8:18 am
#29
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Feb 7, 2022, 8:21 am
#30
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