Emirates Op-Up Tactic?
Mar 6, 2011 | 7:00 pm
#32
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: KSA
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Bringing an old thread back, just to know some info.
I just got an op-up to J class on a short flight, I'm wondering if I upgraded using miles say from Y to J, will I get an op-up to F?
I just got an op-up to J class on a short flight, I'm wondering if I upgraded using miles say from Y to J, will I get an op-up to F?
Mar 6, 2011 | 7:51 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
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That depends on the loads in J vs F. There are people who have received upgrades on redemptions and mileage upgrades, but I'd imagine they would do revenue pax before those who have done mileage upgrades. Whether they would do Gold mileage before Silver revenue, I don't know. It's not unheard of, but it's extremely unlikely!
Mar 8, 2011 | 5:05 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 18
That depends on the loads in J vs F. There are people who have received upgrades on redemptions and mileage upgrades, but I'd imagine they would do revenue pax before those who have done mileage upgrades. Whether they would do Gold mileage before Silver revenue, I don't know. It's not unheard of, but it's extremely unlikely!
Mar 9, 2011 | 1:34 am
#36
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You'll have to search hard I think, as we haven't seen dearbee on here in a while.
I do vaguely remember the story though - some guy who complained that EK wasn't op-uping his wife even though she'd sprained her toe. I think the consensus was that a credit card would solve his problems.
I do vaguely remember the story though - some guy who complained that EK wasn't op-uping his wife even though she'd sprained her toe. I think the consensus was that a credit card would solve his problems.
Mar 9, 2011 | 2:13 am
#37
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SYD
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I'll fly SYD-BKK in two weeks and thought about upgrading Y to J but I think I'll just play roullette and see what's happening. I won't ask for upgrades because I don't really like doing that so I'll let you know how it goes.
On the way back I'm happy to try something else i.e. ask people at check-in, in the lounge and at the gate.
Really looking forward to my second flight with EK in Y (well, maybe not in Y)
On the way back I'm happy to try something else i.e. ask people at check-in, in the lounge and at the gate.
Really looking forward to my second flight with EK in Y (well, maybe not in Y)
Mar 9, 2011 | 2:27 am
#38
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
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I'll fly SYD-BKK in two weeks and thought about upgrading Y to J but I think I'll just play roullette and see what's happening. I won't ask for upgrades because I don't really like doing that so I'll let you know how it goes.
On the way back I'm happy to try something else i.e. ask people at check-in, in the lounge and at the gate.
Really looking forward to my second flight with EK in Y (well, maybe not in Y)
On the way back I'm happy to try something else i.e. ask people at check-in, in the lounge and at the gate.
Really looking forward to my second flight with EK in Y (well, maybe not in Y)
If the seat map shows a fairly full flight 3-4 days out, then you'll be a good chance. The good thing with EF is that it lets you look at the seat map for all 3 classes, so you get a rough idea of flight load.
Dont be shy about asking. It's all in the way you do it. I always ask "what's the load looking like in economy...?"
Good luck. Let us know how you get on...
Mar 11, 2011 | 3:21 pm
#39
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Location: MAN
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Mar 12, 2011 | 2:15 am
#40
Join Date: May 2008
Location: The North
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It must be me. I have never, ever had a single u/g from Emirates. In fact I am thinking of starting a "Never Been Upgraded" club/thread on FT
On the plus side, the purser always comes and gives me that ghastly "nice to see you again" speech. Usually prefaced by 30 seconds of awkward hovering, rifling up and down the printed passenger manifest, "oh yeah, 11J, here's another one" etc.
If they're going to bother, does it have to be so utterly fake and cringeworthy?
On the plus side, the purser always comes and gives me that ghastly "nice to see you again" speech. Usually prefaced by 30 seconds of awkward hovering, rifling up and down the printed passenger manifest, "oh yeah, 11J, here's another one" etc.
If they're going to bother, does it have to be so utterly fake and cringeworthy?
Mar 12, 2011 | 2:28 am
#41
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If you do start a "Never been upgraded" thread, I will ask all the EK regulars to rally around the cause and to help you book your next flight! We need to ensure you are in an oversold cabin...
Mar 12, 2011 | 2:56 am
#42
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If you do start a "Never been upgraded" thread, I will ask all the EK regulars to rally around the cause and to help you book your next flight! We need to ensure you are in an oversold cabin...
Mar 13, 2011 | 1:42 am
#44
Join Date: Jul 2009
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It has to be frequency (or a lack of). Ung1, if you're flying 6 sectors a year in Y between probably the 2 worst city pairs in the EK network - then that's understandable (ie SIN-DXB-SIN). Worst as in very elite heavy - not uncommon to have 38 Golds in a 42 capacity J cabin.
Come on a flight with me from SIN to MEL. I can virtually guarantee a pleasant trip!
But groobs your lack of op-ups worries me! What sectors typically? Did you upset someone in a past life?
Come on a flight with me from SIN to MEL. I can virtually guarantee a pleasant trip!
But groobs your lack of op-ups worries me! What sectors typically? Did you upset someone in a past life?
Mar 13, 2011 | 1:54 am
#45
Join Date: May 2008
Location: The North
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In life I tend to have no expectation at all of opups and view them as a gift from the gods. The BA gods have been kind to me twice, the EK gods never. I am always slightly taken aback by posters who have any 'expectation' of opups and I don't intend to torment myself with the expectation, but, the odd gift would be welcome - especially J to F!