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Bgerbich Apr 13, 2011 12:16 am
Upgrade using points not available
 
We are flying Auckland to Dubai in May and purchased our economy tickets in January with a wait list to purchase business class using our points. I have just been told that unless I am a gold member I probably want get the upgrade.

My question is, what is the point of have a points system if members can't use them. There doesn't appear to be any sector we can use to upgrade apart from return Brisbane to Auckland but I don't think it is worth it for just the final 3 hours.

Any suggestions on how to get our upgrade seats?

CommittedLurker Apr 13, 2011 1:35 am
Originally Posted by Bgerbich (Post 16209002)
We are flying Auckland to Dubai in May and purchased our economy tickets in January with a wait list to purchase business class using our points. I have just been told that unless I am a gold member I probably want get the upgrade.

My question is, what is the point of have a points system if members can't use them. There doesn't appear to be any sector we can use to upgrade apart from return Brisbane to Auckland but I don't think it is worth it for just the final 3 hours.

Any suggestions on how to get our upgrade seats?
The upgrade scenario isn't very good for Golds either.

Bgerbich May 13, 2011 4:11 am
We got our upgrade
 
We did get our upgrade. We do have to travel a day earlier, which isn't a problem, but we are now flying business class. It also means a night in Dubai, but I don't mind that either. Just have to decide what I am going to do there, so many choices, and so little time...

LovetoTravel83 May 13, 2011 6:43 am
Originally Posted by Bgerbich (Post 16378064)
We did get our upgrade. We do have to travel a day earlier, which isn't a problem, but we are now flying business class. It also means a night in Dubai, but I don't mind that either. Just have to decide what I am going to do there, so many choices, and so little time...
Good for you, Enjoy Dubai.

mrtdxb May 13, 2011 9:31 pm
Originally Posted by Bgerbich (Post 16378064)
We did get our upgrade. We do have to travel a day earlier, which isn't a problem, but we are now flying business class. It also means a night in Dubai, but I don't mind that either. Just have to decide what I am going to do there, so many choices, and so little time...
Hi there. Enjoy Dubai! If you need any tips then just ask but be sure to let me/us know where you are planning to stay.

Bgerbich May 14, 2011 1:19 am
Dubai accommodation
 
Hi thanks for your good wishes. We couldn't resist the good deal and booked a night at Raffles for around $300 NZ. We have booked to go up the Burj Khalifa at sunset. Apart from that we haven't planned anything. We did have a couple of days there 2 years ago and did the evening in the desert, and thoroughly enjoyed the 4-wheel driving in the dunes. So any suggestions gratefully accepted.

mrtdxb May 14, 2011 4:47 am
Originally Posted by Bgerbich (Post 16383387)
Hi thanks for your good wishes. We couldn't resist the good deal and booked a night at Raffles for around $300 NZ. We have booked to go up the Burj Khalifa at sunset. Apart from that we haven't planned anything. We did have a couple of days there 2 years ago and did the evening in the desert, and thoroughly enjoyed the 4-wheel driving in the dunes. So any suggestions gratefully accepted.
I will PM you so I do not stray off topic too much!


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