Wow this thread is on fifth page..

Was on NRTHKG on a ticket of eight on coach, a total of four CX GO, three of them was upgraded to W, last one was double upgraded to business.
you know what, the last was asked to bring one more to business together. The former three was like :confused::mad:.

Expert Flyer is showing the below on an upcoming leg to JFK - HKG - AKL.

Booked in PE, chances of an op up as OWE (AA EXP)?

2/4 - CX113 -
HKG - AKL
J1 C1 D1 I0 U W0 R0 E0 T0 Y9 B9 H9 K9 M9 L9 V9 S9 N0 Q0 O0

Hi all,

Is there any way of checking mileage upgrade possibilities PE to J on LHR-HKG for 14, 15, 16 August?

Thanks in advance!
josh

If you see U class (J redemption) available, chances are good. However, to confirm, you should call and ask. You might want to book an unticketed (on hold) underlying W or R class reservation first.

Short answer:
Calling and asking is the only reliable way, or if you have an underlying PEY booking (W or R fare) the online tool sometimes work.

Long answer:
In the pre-pandemic days I used to play the R->U mileage upgrade game on YYZ-HKG for several years.
Straight redemption on the website does not have the same availability for mileage upgrade. Many times I have success securing the mileage upgrade when there was no straight redemption available. There might also be one time where straight redemption was able but mileage upgrade was not available for some reasons.

EF availability may or may not help. Many times I secured a mileage upgrade (especially close in) when I fare availability was 0. (e.g. J3 C2 D1 I0)

Bottomline, calling seems to be the only reliable way. Especially once within T-4days or so when waitlist for mileage upgrade is no longer possible.

On the other hand, contrary to certain beliefs, I don't think calling and asking repeatedly will increase the chance of securing the mileage upgrade. All they do is just check the availability I believe.

Could I request Asia miles upgrade at Frankfurt Airport on the day of departure before the flight? Will there agent from Cathay who can process it for me?

Thank you.

Did it once in IAD pre-covid when the route was around. They used third party agents there and the route/CX operations was relatively new at the time in IAD. They were able to get that done and I didn't recall encountering any significant delays of getting it processed.

To reply my own question.
The CX Team in Frankfurt was quite competent. EF was showing J2 for the flight departing in 2 hours and I thought i had no chance, but I approached the check-in counter anyway. The supervisor checked the load and said: I need to check if you have the required balance in your account. It was unbeliablely smooth and quick, in no time I was upgraded from W to U.

So just do understand this correctly, upgrade awards book in the same booking classes/fares and therefore have the same availability as direct redemption awards in the desired class?

Any expert here has tried to pay miles/cash upgrade for redemption ticket at check in counter? Specifically for HKG-KIX early November PM flight.

There has been no J/CL redemption availability after checking for almost 2 weeks, but I see flight should be open in business. I will call to AM if there is availability, but just wonder if this is allowed at counter.

Can Asia Miles tickets be changed to move into a higher cabin class on the same flight as the original booking by paying the mileage difference and potentially change fees (preferably without taxes and YQ recalculated)?

Reissue fees https://www.hongkongcard.com/forum/show/18885?page=1 #6

Reissue of AM ticket will always result in tax and YQ recalculation regardless of whether you’re travelling on CX or partner metal.

What's thr best mileage program for CX business classbooking
 

Hi,

I am looking for flights to Asia next year and I am curious what's the best and most effective way to book 4 business class tickets. I am new to mileage program, so please excuse my newbie question.

Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade a PE one way leg for 2 to J class from the states to Singapore on cathay (I live in London) using avios pointsis such a thing possible or do I need to have for example a BA coded ticket for me in order to do that any ideas ?TIA

Not possible using Avios, BA coded or not.