EK Upgrade
Apr 20, 2012 | 8:33 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dublin Ireland
Posts: 7
EK Upgrade
Hi,
I used to travel with EK alot within 9 months I racked up Gold status. With this status I claimed a UK-DXB rt ticket with points, a J class upgrade with points and a few UK hotel stays. I relocated back to the Republic of Ireland a few years back and my EK use became non-existent. My travel concentrated on EY/BA/DL and EI. With the Dublin service in full swing I am going to try and get my status back, as it is now Blue. Now I have booked a Y saver ticket and with the newly upgraded 777 service to DUB what are my chances of a cheeky upgrade with EK? would I be seen somewhere as a returning customer of some description or am I clutching completely at straws?!
Thanks!
I used to travel with EK alot within 9 months I racked up Gold status. With this status I claimed a UK-DXB rt ticket with points, a J class upgrade with points and a few UK hotel stays. I relocated back to the Republic of Ireland a few years back and my EK use became non-existent. My travel concentrated on EY/BA/DL and EI. With the Dublin service in full swing I am going to try and get my status back, as it is now Blue. Now I have booked a Y saver ticket and with the newly upgraded 777 service to DUB what are my chances of a cheeky upgrade with EK? would I be seen somewhere as a returning customer of some description or am I clutching completely at straws?!
Thanks!
Apr 21, 2012 | 12:43 am
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 46,130
Your chance of getting an upgrade are, I would say, slightly better than going into a car showroom and paying for an Astra and being given the keys for a BMW 5 series
if you want to travel business class, then I would suggest buying a business class ticket or , if you have miles available, see if a mileage upgrade is available
if you want to travel business class, then I would suggest buying a business class ticket or , if you have miles available, see if a mileage upgrade is available
Apr 21, 2012 | 4:27 am
#4
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Location: Manchester, UK
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Apr 22, 2012 | 4:28 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: Skywards, Miles & More, BA Exec Club
Posts: 218
When at the check-in desk tell them that you are delighted that they are finally serving Dublin and that you used to be a very heavy user of EK until you relocated. A bit of praise and encouragement never did any harm.
Apr 25, 2012 | 11:51 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 2
Hehe, more than an upgrade, you should ask what are your chances of getting the meal of your choice.. I traveled business, the flight attendent took the order ( which means the meals were available) and then later told it got OVER ( means she gave it to another passenger of her liking)