"Upgrade" Worth it?
Nov 25, 2018, 4:23 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: ORD
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"Upgrade" Worth it?
Hi everyone. I am flying KIX-HKG-KTM on CX. Seems like about 8-8.5 hours total flying. I have the opportunity to upgrade this from Y to J for 16k Avios + $52. KIX-HKG is lie flat, HKG-KTM is the Dragonair A330 regional seat. Is this worth upgrading?
I have Amex Platinum so I get Centurion Lounge, is The Pier Business worth any premium?
My apologies if this is the wrong forum.
I have Amex Platinum so I get Centurion Lounge, is The Pier Business worth any premium?
My apologies if this is the wrong forum.
Nov 25, 2018, 6:48 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 563
That depends on what you value and how you value your Avios. CX uses a rubbish lounge at KIX. The Pier Business is an excellent lounge. The main benefit would be better food and drink inflight and roomier seat, plus probably a quieter cabin. I think 16K Avios is not much so in your position I would do this.
Nov 25, 2018, 6:59 pm
#3
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Is your Avios "upgrade" an upgrade of a paid ticket, or just purchasing a full award and refunding your original Y ticket?
You can't use Avios to upgrade a paid ticket on CX.
You can't use Avios to upgrade a paid ticket on CX.
Nov 25, 2018, 7:23 pm
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Posts: 77
SXC it's not really an "upgrade" I booked an economy award ticket but business class awards are now available so I would change it to that.
Nov 27, 2018, 6:19 am
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Nov 27, 2018, 8:29 am
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