FlyerTalk Forums Expert How-Tos and Guides
Is it possible to buy a (cheap) upgrade on Cathay Pacific upon check-in?
The short answer is no. Cathay, as a general rule, does not allow you to purchase last minute upgrades if there are empty seats in Y+, J or F. The only way to upgrade a ticket is to pay the fare difference between your current ticket, and an available fare class in the higher cabins. Note that if your current ticket has restrictions (cancellation fees, non-refundable) these still apply. There are been stories of people who have been offered cheap upgrades by Cathay, but this is more an exception than a common occurrence. If I upgrade my ticket using asia miles, do I still earn miles? Yes, you will earn miles for the original fare class that you booked, not the upgraded cabin. How do I get a free upgrade / operational upgrade (op-up)? Cathay Pacific does not upgrade passengers just because there are empty seats in higher classes. Upgrades will only occur where there is overbooking in lower classes. The order of upgrades when required is believed to be:
I am travelling on an award ticket. Will I still be considered for a free upgrade? Yes - there are many stories of passengers on award tickets, or who upgraded a class using miles, getting (additional) upgrades. What happens if the aircraft has 4 or 3 cabins, but is only selling Business and Economy seats? It is likely if you have Marco Polo status, and to a lesser extent oneworld status, you may be able to sit in either First Class seats (if booked in J) or Premium Economy (if booked in Y) with service of the original cabin. There doesn't appear to be consistency yet as to how these semi-upgrades are allocated. Some people have been able to choose seats in the higher cabin during online check-in, or some will get them on request at check-in. However, there is no entitlement to these seats. Will I get an upgrade on my Birthday, or for my membership anniversary, or for reaching xx number of lifetime club miles? Please see this link for members' experience with these kinds of upgrades: Marco Polo Anniversary Upgrades I want to use Asia Miles to upgrade a BA flight. How do I do this? As of 22 June 2018, it is no longer possible to upgrade BA flights with Asia Miles. How do I upgrade a CX flight using miles? If you already have issued your original ticket:
If you have not made any booking yet, and you want to check availability:
If you don't receive a new e-ticket before departure, call up Marco Polo club to double check if the upgrade has been issued. |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 8:39 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.