Is it really possible to use mile for upgrade?
Dec 17, 2010 | 9:44 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 11
Is it really possible to use mile for upgrade?
I'm booking a ticket from JFK-BKK-JFK for this summer and have 50,000 miles that will be expired in June 2010. So, I am thinking about just buy K class ticket and request for an upgrade to Business class on the way back to Thailand.
Do you guys think that is possible to do so? or is there any suggestion for using this mile? I don't travel a lot (just home to college twice a year), so redeeming hotel voucher or something won't work, I guess.
Should I call or just upgrade through the website?
Thanks in advance
Do you guys think that is possible to do so? or is there any suggestion for using this mile? I don't travel a lot (just home to college twice a year), so redeeming hotel voucher or something won't work, I guess.
Should I call or just upgrade through the website?
Thanks in advance
Last edited by candiholics; Dec 17, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Dec 18, 2010 | 8:19 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: hong kong
Programs: Centurion, Lan Platinum, ANA Mileage Club, HHonors D, SPG G
Posts: 428
Yes its possible.. the earlier you do it , the better, as seats are still available to process your upgrade. I think that's a great way to use the miles.
Dec 18, 2010 | 1:58 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
Dec 19, 2010 | 6:02 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 1,144
I bet the JFK/HKG/BKK route is pretty popular for upgrades, and you are probably travelling at a peak period. So yes, the earlier you do it the better. If you call in, you can ask to be put on a waitlist if there are no immediately available redemptions. But remember elite MPC members get priority, so if you aren't, then chances are probably low.
Dec 19, 2010 | 6:02 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hong Kong / Singapore / Bangkok
Programs: SQ Krisflyer Gold / Hilton Hhonour Diamond / Starwood SPG Gold / CX Former Gold, now Green
Posts: 347
