Upgrading using points from Business to First
Feb 2, 2019, 3:50 pm
#48
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Feb 12, 2019, 10:46 am
#49
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Upgrading EK mileage tickets via Manage My Booking?
First time I've ever seen this but I'm being offered to upgrade my HKG-BKK to First for 10k (which is the difference between C/F Award) even though the ticket has originally been booked with miles.
BKK-HKG is now operated by 77W (used to be A380). Now that the flight has a First again I'm tempted however I'd need to transfer the 10k from Amex into my EK account, the original booking was made from a different Skywards account.
Is this legit or an anomaly displayed by the website that errors out at the end? I don't want to be stuck with 10K Skywards and lose them from my AX MR account.
BKK-HKG is now operated by 77W (used to be A380). Now that the flight has a First again I'm tempted however I'd need to transfer the 10k from Amex into my EK account, the original booking was made from a different Skywards account.
Is this legit or an anomaly displayed by the website that errors out at the end? I don't want to be stuck with 10K Skywards and lose them from my AX MR account.
Feb 12, 2019, 10:54 am
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If you can verify through another means (dummy booking, or ExpertFlyer) that the aircraft slated is a 3-class 77W then I'd go ahead and book it. However, there is always the chance of equipment change so there still exists a risk you'll be refunded the 10k miles and strand them in your EK account.
Feb 12, 2019, 11:06 am
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If you can verify through another means (dummy booking, or ExpertFlyer) that the aircraft slated is a 3-class 77W then I'd go ahead and book it. However, there is always the chance of equipment change so there still exists a risk you'll be refunded the 10k miles and strand them in your EK account.
I'm more concerned about this option being in fact a regular feature that EK offers to just pay the difference later or if for some reason the system thinks it's a revenue booking and in the last step would error out. It also shows Chauffeur Drive despite this route not being eligible for that (and awards tickets especially not).
Feb 12, 2019, 11:17 am
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It's a 77W all week now (I wish it wasn't as the J on this a/c sucks with 2-3-2).
I'm more concerned about this option being in fact a regular feature that EK offers to just pay the difference later or if for some reason the system thinks it's a revenue booking and in the last step would error out. It also shows Chauffeur Drive despite this route not being eligible for that (and awards tickets especially not).
I'm more concerned about this option being in fact a regular feature that EK offers to just pay the difference later or if for some reason the system thinks it's a revenue booking and in the last step would error out. It also shows Chauffeur Drive despite this route not being eligible for that (and awards tickets especially not).
Anyone else have an opinion on this?
Feb 12, 2019, 5:48 pm
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See the following thread, and other posts from Traveler Dave. He seems to have been offered the same, and has subsequently upgraded.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30688774-post21.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30688774-post21.html
Feb 12, 2019, 11:12 pm
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Ok thanks. I'll give it a go. Amex transfer didn't work due to fraud protection. Logged in from Bali and the account constantly wants me to authenticate, then blocked all MR activity. Of course being Amex their department closes at 5pm Pacific time - nice service.
Will update this with reference once done.
Will update this with reference once done.
Feb 13, 2019, 12:24 am
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Feb 13, 2019, 3:44 am
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Feb 13, 2019, 8:43 am
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Update: Worked like a charm once I got Amex to remove the fraud prevention block on my account. Transferred 10k instantly, upgraded and picked seat.
Inflight service/catering seems to be identical to J - exactly the same menu. Just Dom Perignon and Cocktails are different. Oh well 10k for a First upgrade on EK is a no brainer.
Inflight service/catering seems to be identical to J - exactly the same menu. Just Dom Perignon and Cocktails are different. Oh well 10k for a First upgrade on EK is a no brainer.
Feb 13, 2019, 9:25 am
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Update: Worked like a charm once I got Amex to remove the fraud prevention block on my account. Transferred 10k instantly, upgraded and picked seat.
Inflight service/catering seems to be identical to J - exactly the same menu. Just Dom Perignon and Cocktails are different. Oh well 10k for a First upgrade on EK is a no brainer.
Inflight service/catering seems to be identical to J - exactly the same menu. Just Dom Perignon and Cocktails are different. Oh well 10k for a First upgrade on EK is a no brainer.
Feb 13, 2019, 9:34 am
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Update: Worked like a charm once I got Amex to remove the fraud prevention block on my account. Transferred 10k instantly, upgraded and picked seat.
Inflight service/catering seems to be identical to J - exactly the same menu. Just Dom Perignon and Cocktails are different. Oh well 10k for a First upgrade on EK is a no brainer.
Inflight service/catering seems to be identical to J - exactly the same menu. Just Dom Perignon and Cocktails are different. Oh well 10k for a First upgrade on EK is a no brainer.
Big difference for me is 'eat what you want when you want'. No set meal times. And if you want breakfast at dinner time that's OK too (assuming the flight caters for both breakfast and dinner which is not always the case). As is having all starters and no mains (or whatever combination you fancy).
And of course the wine selection......
