Upgrade code to business
Feb 9, 2015 | 2:42 am
#1
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Upgrade code to business
I purchased an upgrade to business on a flex ticket recently, but may have to change my dates to the 24th February from Man to Dxb, but confused on expert flyer what is the correct code to check for upgrade availability because I thought it was D and there was availability, but when I rang they said no availability !! Am I checking wrong code ? Advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Feb 9, 2015 | 2:52 am
#2
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D is the upgrade class but there seems to be a difference between Expert Flyer and what Emirates itself says
According to Expert Flyer , EK 20 and 22 seem to have availability but 18 has none
Looking for bookings on Emirates's site however , only flex rewards seem available which would be in line with the Emirates agent saying that there are no upgrades available
According to Expert Flyer , EK 20 and 22 seem to have availability but 18 has none
Looking for bookings on Emirates's site however , only flex rewards seem available which would be in line with the Emirates agent saying that there are no upgrades available
Last edited by Dave Noble; Feb 9, 2015 at 2:59 am
Feb 9, 2015 | 4:16 am
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I used miles on the flex ticket to upgrad, but expert flyer shows seats for D upgrade on the flight I want EK20 on the 24th, and I presumed I could carry the upgrade using miles to that flight, they said no availability and do I want economy ! Confused
Feb 9, 2015 | 4:42 am
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You usually can - if there's space, they generally refund the miles straight away, book you into the same fare class economy on the new flight and upgrade you. Perhaps try calling again and speaking to another agent?
Feb 9, 2015 | 4:43 am
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What the agent has told you marries up with what the Emirates site shows for award bookings in that there is no saver award inventory available on 24th feb
( saver awards and upgrades go in the same booking class )
Where expert flyer and the emirates site differ , it is what Emirates says that matters
Feb 9, 2015 | 5:32 am
#7
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Thanks, tried twice and no joy, took eternaltransit's advice thought third time lucky, and she said no problems, 10 mins later flights changed, upgrade transferred over and sorted !! Thanks very much for the speedy replies, and cheers eternaltransit's, would have given up after 2 tries without advice, very much appreciated.