Choosing Priority Seat = decrease chance of Op-Up?
Jul 11, 2011 | 5:28 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: HKG
Programs: MPO DM (OWE); UA *G (*A G), HHonors Gold; KLM/AF Flying Blue
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Choosing Priority Seat = decrease chance of Op-Up?
After a couple of trans-continental flights, I've finally managed to climb the MPO ladder will achieve gold status after this upcoming trip.
I was wondering whether any of you will know whether choosing a Y priority exit row/bulkhead seat (which is free for MPO members) may decrease your chance of an Op-upgrade as the seat assigned to you is also considered an 'at cost' seat and they may not put someone in that seat instead of you if there is no mechanism to pay for it?
I was wondering whether any of you will know whether choosing a Y priority exit row/bulkhead seat (which is free for MPO members) may decrease your chance of an Op-upgrade as the seat assigned to you is also considered an 'at cost' seat and they may not put someone in that seat instead of you if there is no mechanism to pay for it?
Jul 11, 2011 | 5:36 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
After a couple of trans-continental flights, I've finally managed to climb the MPO ladder will achieve gold status after this upcoming trip.
I was wondering whether any of you will know whether choosing a Y priority exit row/bulkhead seat (which is free for MPO members) may decrease your chance of an Op-upgrade as the seat assigned to you is also considered an 'at cost' seat and they may not put someone in that seat instead of you if there is no mechanism to pay for it?
I was wondering whether any of you will know whether choosing a Y priority exit row/bulkhead seat (which is free for MPO members) may decrease your chance of an Op-upgrade as the seat assigned to you is also considered an 'at cost' seat and they may not put someone in that seat instead of you if there is no mechanism to pay for it?
Also, I would say it probably encourages them as they would make more money. On a few occasions the pax next to me would say they paid $50 USD (not $100 USD) in the last minute to get this seat. This shows me that even when exit row is open, say via op-up or any other reasons, gate-agents won't just give it to anybody, but if you have no elite status you will need to pay for it (although it does seem a discount is available.)
Jul 11, 2011 | 6:43 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PH
Programs: CX DM, SQ KFG, PR PE, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Dia Amb, Marriott Titanium, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 383
As a gold, I also pick extra legroom or 1st row bulkhead seats in all my flights (when flying Y) and have been op-up'd about 40% of the time.
I would also say it doesn't decrease your chances at all. Don't forget a low BN though
I would also say it doesn't decrease your chances at all. Don't forget a low BN though
Jul 11, 2011 | 7:31 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 8,200
I was wondering whether any of you will know whether choosing a Y priority exit row/bulkhead seat (which is free for MPO members) may decrease your chance of an Op-upgrade as the seat assigned to you is also considered an 'at cost' seat and they may not put someone in that seat instead of you if there is no mechanism to pay for it?
