Jan 2, 2017, 1:50 am
Last edit by: Saltire74
Please post your 2017 Operational Upgrade Experiences in this thread.
Around the middle of 2016, Emirates modified their Operational Upgrade Policy favouring type of ticket over status holders, giving non status passengers on Flex and Flex Plus tickets an advantage over (for example) Silver members on a Saver ticket. During the latter half of 2016, less Op Ups were reported but we would still like to hear when they happen.
Link to the 2015/2016 thread: Please Post Your Operational Upgrade Experiences - 2015/2016
Please use the following format for ease of reading and of course, discussion is still welcome.
Example:
Upgrade given: Y - J
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: BKK-DXB
Flight number: EK385
Type of ticket: Saver
Date of travel: 040115
Tier status: Gold
Tier miles to date: 18,000
Skywards miles balance: 80,000
Number of pax on the same PNR (Including OP): 1
Number of pax upgraded: 1
Safe & Happy Travels and May The Upgrade Gods Look Upon You.
Saltire74
Around the middle of 2016, Emirates modified their Operational Upgrade Policy favouring type of ticket over status holders, giving non status passengers on Flex and Flex Plus tickets an advantage over (for example) Silver members on a Saver ticket. During the latter half of 2016, less Op Ups were reported but we would still like to hear when they happen.
Link to the 2015/2016 thread: Please Post Your Operational Upgrade Experiences - 2015/2016
Please use the following format for ease of reading and of course, discussion is still welcome.
Example:
Upgrade given: Y - J
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: BKK-DXB
Flight number: EK385
Type of ticket: Saver
Date of travel: 040115
Tier status: Gold
Tier miles to date: 18,000
Skywards miles balance: 80,000
Number of pax on the same PNR (Including OP): 1
Number of pax upgraded: 1
Safe & Happy Travels and May The Upgrade Gods Look Upon You.
Saltire74
Your Operational Upgrades Experience 2017 - Please Post Here
Oct 11, 2017, 4:03 pm
#226
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Oct 11, 2017, 4:30 pm
#227
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: AS MVP, EK Silver, Bonvoy Plat
Posts: 921
There's a great FAQ on IDB here:
https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...pensation.aspx
Turns out it can be re-routed but within the same "Zone" - as I am in the largest zone, i can go anywhere! LAX-DXB-AKL anyone?
I'd add it to the wiki but not sure where to do so...
https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...pensation.aspx
Turns out it can be re-routed but within the same "Zone" - as I am in the largest zone, i can go anywhere! LAX-DXB-AKL anyone?
I'd add it to the wiki but not sure where to do so...
Oct 11, 2017, 4:41 pm
#228
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 2,883
I don't think EK does status match to Platinum. Pretty stingy when it comes to Platinum and make you earn every mile. For getting to Gold they may overlook if you are 500 miles or so miles short but for Plat, you need to earn every single mile.
Oct 12, 2017, 12:39 am
#229
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Skywards Plat, QR privilege club Gold, Topbonus Gold
Posts: 106
-I was among the last group boarding the A/C - left late from crap CAI lounge
-No BP (CAI didnt allowed that at time)
-No OLCI has been done.
-No 'double beep' at gate check neither red led light
-Yes, def some glitch or last minute tech issue didnt allow me to get Op-upped at gate
The UAE local citizen with same BP seat number wasnt happy to experience him not getting priority over me on that Op upgrade but 'C'est la vie'
Oct 12, 2017, 12:47 am
#230
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Skywards Plat, QR privilege club Gold, Topbonus Gold
Posts: 106
Upgrade given: J-F
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: NBO-DXB
Flight number: EK718
Type of ticket: FlexPlus
Date of travel: Sept
Tier status: Plat
Tier miles to date: 120k
Skywards miles balance: xxxxx
Number of pax upgraded: 1
At least 4 PAX upgraded to First inclusive of a couple with 2yo infant traveling on her F suite..
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: NBO-DXB
Flight number: EK718
Type of ticket: FlexPlus
Date of travel: Sept
Tier status: Plat
Tier miles to date: 120k
Skywards miles balance: xxxxx
Number of pax upgraded: 1
At least 4 PAX upgraded to First inclusive of a couple with 2yo infant traveling on her F suite..
Oct 12, 2017, 4:18 am
#231
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
They upgraded a 2 year old?!
Oct 12, 2017, 5:32 am
#232
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Oct 12, 2017, 7:55 am
#233
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,831
Oct 12, 2017, 8:14 am
#234
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Can be overridden if the controller thinks its appropriate to do so (e.g. need 2 people, there's 1 Plat, who has a lap infant partner - easier to just take both on that PNR instead of going to the next Gold on the list).
Oct 15, 2017, 4:16 am
#235
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: Skywards Plat, QR privilege club Gold, Topbonus Gold
Posts: 106
me too.. Actually it was first time seen it.
Might have been local decision since all 3 class B777 were completely full (all flights out of NBO were fully booked during last week before elections..) and by the way the infant parents were behaving in the F suites i do believe they might have been bumped two class in one shot LOL
Might have been local decision since all 3 class B777 were completely full (all flights out of NBO were fully booked during last week before elections..) and by the way the infant parents were behaving in the F suites i do believe they might have been bumped two class in one shot LOL
Oct 21, 2017, 4:05 am
#236
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: NRW / Germany
Programs: LH FTL
Posts: 186
EK is generally known to offer a match to one tier above your current EK tier, not a blanket match. For new members that means you'll get instant Silver, though they'll usually be willing to wait for you to achieve Silver and then bump you straight to Gold. Were you matched straight into Gold?
Oct 21, 2017, 5:03 am
#237
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Emirates Platinum
Posts: 48
I'm losing my platinum this month. I didn't get one OP Up in the past year as platinum flying Business Flex. But I had like 5 as gold. Kinda disappointing.
Oct 21, 2017, 2:38 pm
#238
Ambassador: Air New Zealand
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Wellington NZ
Programs: NZ Elite, EK Gold, Qatar Gold, Amex Plat, Accor Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,426
My Wife
Upgrade given: J - F
Upgrade location: Check in
Route: BKK-SYD
Flight number: EK418
Type of ticket: Business Flex
Date of travel: 15 October 2017
Tier status: Blue
Tier miles to date: 7,500
Skywards miles balance: 7,500
Number of pax upgraded: 1
Upgrade given: J - F
Upgrade location: Check in
Route: BKK-SYD
Flight number: EK418
Type of ticket: Business Flex
Date of travel: 15 October 2017
Tier status: Blue
Tier miles to date: 7,500
Skywards miles balance: 7,500
Number of pax upgraded: 1
Oct 22, 2017, 6:58 pm
#239
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 188
Upgrade given: Y - J
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: VCE-DXB
Flight number: EK136
Type of ticket: Flex Plus
Date of travel: 211017
Tier status: Gold
Tier miles to date: 0
Skywards miles balance: 30,000
Number of pax on the same PNR (Including OP): 1
Number of pax upgraded: 1
Upgrade location: Gate
Route: VCE-DXB
Flight number: EK136
Type of ticket: Flex Plus
Date of travel: 211017
Tier status: Gold
Tier miles to date: 0
Skywards miles balance: 30,000
Number of pax on the same PNR (Including OP): 1
Number of pax upgraded: 1
Oct 24, 2017, 11:43 am
#240
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 1,173
So my flight next month has been changed from an A380 2-class to a 773. I had paid to pre book a seat on the upper deck economy cabin.
I've been moved to the duo seat at the rear of the 773, 46B I think - I've read reviews that this seat in particular is misaligned due to it being the first of the duo seats. Emirates haven't yet alerted me that they've changed my assigned seat or of the aircraft change.
I have to say I'm not particularly bothered about any of this, quite happy to sit in 46B - but it has got me thinking...
What if once I get onboard or at check in - I were to mention to the crew that I'd paid to sit on the UD of the A380 and instead been allocated a misaligned seat, without being told. If no other Economy seats were available - do you reckon there's any chance of an upgrade?
My thoughts are with a shot as haven't got anything to lose, but good to get people's thoughts..
I've been moved to the duo seat at the rear of the 773, 46B I think - I've read reviews that this seat in particular is misaligned due to it being the first of the duo seats. Emirates haven't yet alerted me that they've changed my assigned seat or of the aircraft change.
I have to say I'm not particularly bothered about any of this, quite happy to sit in 46B - but it has got me thinking...
What if once I get onboard or at check in - I were to mention to the crew that I'd paid to sit on the UD of the A380 and instead been allocated a misaligned seat, without being told. If no other Economy seats were available - do you reckon there's any chance of an upgrade?
My thoughts are with a shot as haven't got anything to lose, but good to get people's thoughts..