Chances of an Upgrade on A380?
Feb 22, 2010 | 11:10 am
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Chances of an Upgrade on A380?
I am booked on an economy seat for the first week of March on the DXB-LHR EK1 A380 flight.
I have enough miles to upgrade to Biz but so far there is no availability on A380 Biz. I have the option of switching to an afternoon LGW flight and getting a Biz seat. But B777 biz pales in comparison to A380 Biz in my view..
My question is: what are the chances of a seat opening up on the A380 flight nearer to the date of departure so I can use my miles to upgrade to Biz?
I have enough miles to upgrade to Biz but so far there is no availability on A380 Biz. I have the option of switching to an afternoon LGW flight and getting a Biz seat. But B777 biz pales in comparison to A380 Biz in my view..
My question is: what are the chances of a seat opening up on the A380 flight nearer to the date of departure so I can use my miles to upgrade to Biz?
Feb 22, 2010 | 8:08 pm
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Seats usually do open up closer to the date though. I think it varies somewhat by the sector you may be flying, but even during peak holiday season with completely full flights, I've seen availability from a few days in advance.
If you decide to change to the LGW flight and upgrade, can you change back to the LHR flight if availability opens up and retain your upgrade?
If you decide to change to the LGW flight and upgrade, can you change back to the LHR flight if availability opens up and retain your upgrade?
Feb 22, 2010 | 10:59 pm
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just my opinion, but when the biz class is full or nearly full in the A380, it really sucks. it just feels so cramped. whereas the 773 biz class at full capacity still feels like there is enough air to breathe.
btw, what's up with the tiny storage compartments above? i have seen sooo many ppl have problems getting a normal sized baggage to fit in there.
btw, what's up with the tiny storage compartments above? i have seen sooo many ppl have problems getting a normal sized baggage to fit in there.
Feb 23, 2010 | 12:31 am
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Seats usually do open up closer to the date though. I think it varies somewhat by the sector you may be flying, but even during peak holiday season with completely full flights, I've seen availability from a few days in advance.
If you decide to change to the LGW flight and upgrade, can you change back to the LHR flight if availability opens up and retain your upgrade?
If you decide to change to the LGW flight and upgrade, can you change back to the LHR flight if availability opens up and retain your upgrade?
I guess there is nothing stopping that from happening, technically..but if I switched to the Gatwick flight and then back again to the Heathrow one, that will be the third time I'm changing my ticket and each change is 50...
Argh not sure if I should just switch to the Gatwick flight now and get a guaranteed Biz seat or if I should wait it out on the A380 one and hope that a Biz seat opens up! Ill give it a few more days then make a decision......
Also for me, Biz on the Boeing pales in comparison to A380 Biz IMO
Feb 23, 2010 | 1:53 am
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If it's a case of a guaranteed seat in business in J on the 777 or a possible/maybe on the A380, I'd go for the guaranteed option everytime. Don't forget that you'll also get the chauffeur pick-up/drop off if you book more than 48 hours in advance too - something that you will miss out on if you go for a last minute upgrade. . .
Just my 2p though.
Regards,
JGX
Just my 2p though.
Regards,
JGX
Feb 23, 2010 | 1:55 am
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I guess there is nothing stopping that from happening, technically..but if I switched to the Gatwick flight and then back again to the Heathrow one, that will be the third time I'm changing my ticket and each change is 50...
Argh not sure if I should just switch to the Gatwick flight now and get a guaranteed Biz seat or if I should wait it out on the A380 one and hope that a Biz seat opens up! Ill give it a few more days then make a decision......
Also for me, Biz on the Boeing pales in comparison to A380 Biz IMO
Argh not sure if I should just switch to the Gatwick flight now and get a guaranteed Biz seat or if I should wait it out on the A380 one and hope that a Biz seat opens up! Ill give it a few more days then make a decision......
Also for me, Biz on the Boeing pales in comparison to A380 Biz IMO
Feb 23, 2010 | 2:39 am
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I am booked on an economy seat for the first week of March on the DXB-LHR EK1 A380 flight.
I have enough miles to upgrade to Biz but so far there is no availability on A380 Biz. I have the option of switching to an afternoon LGW flight and getting a Biz seat. But B777 biz pales in comparison to A380 Biz in my view..
My question is: what are the chances of a seat opening up on the A380 flight nearer to the date of departure so I can use my miles to upgrade to Biz?
I have enough miles to upgrade to Biz but so far there is no availability on A380 Biz. I have the option of switching to an afternoon LGW flight and getting a Biz seat. But B777 biz pales in comparison to A380 Biz in my view..
My question is: what are the chances of a seat opening up on the A380 flight nearer to the date of departure so I can use my miles to upgrade to Biz?