ExpertFlyer - help.
Dec 8, 2013 | 7:51 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Central Otago - NZ
Programs: EK Silver, CX Gold, SQ Silver, EY Gold
Posts: 55
ExpertFlyer - help.
Hi,
I have subscribed to EF with a months 'basic' package. I would like to set up an alert to notify me when an 'upgrade' seat becomes available.
I am currently booked onto EK406 Dxb to Melbourne on Jan 4th. I have an economy flex ticket and would like to use my miles to upgrade.
What alert option should i tick when using EF. Is it Business Saver/Upgrade (D) or Business Flex Award (0)?
When I input (D) the result i receive is no availabilty and this has been the case for several weeks even though the cabin isnt full.
Thanks for your help ^
I have subscribed to EF with a months 'basic' package. I would like to set up an alert to notify me when an 'upgrade' seat becomes available.
I am currently booked onto EK406 Dxb to Melbourne on Jan 4th. I have an economy flex ticket and would like to use my miles to upgrade.
What alert option should i tick when using EF. Is it Business Saver/Upgrade (D) or Business Flex Award (0)?
When I input (D) the result i receive is no availabilty and this has been the case for several weeks even though the cabin isnt full.
Thanks for your help ^
Dec 8, 2013 | 8:36 am
#2
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
D is the correct award to check for. Non availability of upgrade inventory is a regular occurrence as EK likes to maximize revenue pax before offering seats for upgrades - if there are unsold seats, upgrades typically open up closer to the departure date.
Dec 8, 2013 | 12:35 pm
#4
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 46,129
Do a search in award availability for D class plus also search in "other fare class" for J
This will return the flight information showing the J availability for the flight
You can then click on the Flight Alert icon and select D class to be alerted on
Dec 8, 2013 | 2:47 pm
#5
Company Representative - ExpertFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,924
However Flight Alerts requires the Premium service, not Basic. You can upgrade from the My Account page.
Dec 13, 2013 | 5:40 am
#8
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Central Otago - NZ
Programs: EK Silver, CX Gold, SQ Silver, EY Gold
Posts: 55
Dec 23, 2013 | 2:14 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Melbourne
Programs: EK, QF, VA
Posts: 73