Birthday Upgrade?
Aug 11, 2018, 4:51 am
#556
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
I intentionally booked my mum a flight on her birthday next week in Y. She is a SL and the flight at the moment is wide open in all classes. Will report back
Being old Chinese, she doesn't celebrate according to the western calendar birthday anyway, so the birthday on her passport means nothing to her.
Being old Chinese, she doesn't celebrate according to the western calendar birthday anyway, so the birthday on her passport means nothing to her.
Aug 11, 2018, 5:04 am
#557
Join Date: Jan 2006
Programs: AAdvantage Asia Miles Air China
Posts: 870
I remember getting upgraded on my birthday, it was so last minute the ISM didn't have a record of my upgrade, which meant lots of questions when I took my seat.
She was very good about it and later organised the whole crew (not on duty) to sing 'Happy Birthday' to me at my seat..........................
Got a lovely birthday card signed by the crew with lots of kisses and hearts, drove my ex-gf crazy. One of my best birthday presents ever!
She was very good about it and later organised the whole crew (not on duty) to sing 'Happy Birthday' to me at my seat..........................
Got a lovely birthday card signed by the crew with lots of kisses and hearts, drove my ex-gf crazy. One of my best birthday presents ever!
Aug 11, 2018, 5:07 am
#558
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
I remember getting upgraded on my birthday, it was so last minute the ISM didn't have a record of my upgrade, which meant lots of questions when I took my seat.
She was very good about it and later organised the whole crew (not on duty) to sing 'Happy Birthday' to me at my seat..........................
Got a lovely birthday card signed by the crew with lots of kisses and hearts, drove my ex-gf crazy. One of my best birthday presents ever!
She was very good about it and later organised the whole crew (not on duty) to sing 'Happy Birthday' to me at my seat..........................
Got a lovely birthday card signed by the crew with lots of kisses and hearts, drove my ex-gf crazy. One of my best birthday presents ever!
Aug 11, 2018, 6:10 am
#560
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,053
Aug 12, 2018, 6:03 am
#561
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 108
I received the upgrade after I sat down on Y seat June this year. Another passenger came and said u are on my seat and cabin crew went out to gate and got me a new boarding pass was in J, nothing else onboard expect the SP said happy birthday to me when she distributed the menu.
Aug 13, 2018, 8:57 am
#562
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
I received the upgrade after I sat down on Y seat June this year. Another passenger came and said u are on my seat and cabin crew went out to gate and got me a new boarding pass was in J, nothing else onboard expect the SP said happy birthday to me when she distributed the menu.
When my wife got her birthday upgrade several years ago, she texted us and complained she lost her window seat (from a J window seat to 2D)
. I said if I were traveling with her, I would have happily switched my seat with her. 
Aug 14, 2018, 2:50 am
#563
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
Aug 14, 2018, 3:30 am
#564
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
Aug 23, 2018, 1:44 am
#566
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Taiwan
Programs: CX DM (OWE), Accor Gold
Posts: 379
Last week, I flied KA455 (KHH-HKG), and then CX101 (HKG-SYD).They were separate tickets, both were booked X class( reward Y), and both flights were operated on my exact birthday.
Me: at checkin counter “to Sydney please”
Crew: Looked at the computer and then my passport. “Happy Birthday, Mr. xx. You are upgraded to business class today.”
Me: “Oh, thank you.”
Crew: “ You are going to Hong Kong, right?”
Me: “No, to Sydney. I have a connecting flight to Sydney. It is CX101. Should I show you the ticket?”
Crew:” No, it is alright. I can check from the computer.”
Crew: in 20seconds, “ Yes, I can see you on this Sydney flight. You are upgraded to business class too.”
Me: “ That is great, thank you.”
On both flights, I was given cards written happy birthday by all cabin crew members. Very nice touch indeed..
Me: at checkin counter “to Sydney please”
Crew: Looked at the computer and then my passport. “Happy Birthday, Mr. xx. You are upgraded to business class today.”
Me: “Oh, thank you.”
Crew: “ You are going to Hong Kong, right?”
Me: “No, to Sydney. I have a connecting flight to Sydney. It is CX101. Should I show you the ticket?”
Crew:” No, it is alright. I can check from the computer.”
Crew: in 20seconds, “ Yes, I can see you on this Sydney flight. You are upgraded to business class too.”
Me: “ That is great, thank you.”
On both flights, I was given cards written happy birthday by all cabin crew members. Very nice touch indeed..
Aug 23, 2018, 6:53 am
#567
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond, CX MPO DM
Posts: 96
I'm in a dilemma due to a connecting flight that takes place at 00:30am. The first leg arrives about 10pm the day before, Should I book the first leg on my birthday or the day before my birthday to maximise chances of getting a birthday upgrade (assuming there is availability of course).
Aug 23, 2018, 6:16 pm
#569
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
I'm in a dilemma due to a connecting flight that takes place at 00:30am. The first leg arrives about 10pm the day before, Should I book the first leg on my birthday or the day before my birthday to maximise chances of getting a birthday upgrade (assuming there is availability of course).
Aug 23, 2018, 9:56 pm
#570
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SFO/HKG
Programs: ex-UA 1K, AA EXP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 535
I'm in a dilemma due to a connecting flight that takes place at 00:30am. The first leg arrives about 10pm the day before, Should I book the first leg on my birthday or the day before my birthday to maximise chances of getting a birthday upgrade (assuming there is availability of course).