Chances of upgrading on Xmas day flight SFO-DXB
Dec 5, 2008, 5:16 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Chances of upgrading on Xmas day flight SFO-DXB
I'm booked in Y for the SFO-DXB & DXB-BOM flight on 12/25 and I was wondering what my chances of upgrading to J using miles? I have no status with EK.
I have some points in SPG that I could transfer towards my skywards account but don't want to transfer 100k miles knowing there is just a slight chance.
I'm thinking this is a new route but then again it is Christmas day...
I checked seatcounter and it is showing 7 seats in C&J. Please advise! thanks..
I have some points in SPG that I could transfer towards my skywards account but don't want to transfer 100k miles knowing there is just a slight chance.
I'm thinking this is a new route but then again it is Christmas day...
I checked seatcounter and it is showing 7 seats in C&J. Please advise! thanks..
Dec 5, 2008, 6:20 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: KYE
Posts: 4,156
As long as there are seats in C you will be fine. They changed the rules a year ago when it used to be J, but they restricted the upgrades to A and C in First and Business respectively.
You should call Skywards and confirm with them; they're pretty helpful.
Good luck
You should call Skywards and confirm with them; they're pretty helpful.
Good luck
Dec 6, 2008, 1:36 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver (Oneworld Sapphire), VS Silver, Skywards Blue, UA General, Qantas Bronze.
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You may be lucky...
[KVS Availability Tool 3.3.2/Platinum - Sabre: ITN/UK-ASB]
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SFO San Francisco Int'l CA US [KSFO] DXB Dubai AE [OMDB] THU 25 Dec 2008 Carrier Flight From Depart To Arrive A/C St Availability --------- ------ ---- --------- ---- --------- ---- ---- ----------------------------------------- EK 226 SFO 15:45 DXB 19:25 +1 0 P4 A0 J7 C7 Y8 E0 W0 M0 B0 U0 K0 H0 Q0 L0
Dec 6, 2008, 8:34 pm
#6
Join Date: Apr 2003
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You should be able to be get a seat. There probably won't be many business people travelling that day. Remember you get to take advantage of the chauffeur drive, etc. once the upgrade is confirmed.
Good luck and have a good flight!
Good luck and have a good flight!
Dec 7, 2008, 12:46 am
#7
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Posts: 372
Thanks for enlightening me about the chauffeur service, sfozrhfco! I wasn't aware of it.@:-)
Was looking around their website and it is not listing SFO as one of the options:
http://www.emirates.com/ca/English/p...available.aspx
but I suspect since it is because their SFO-DXB service hasn't started yet...I'll call and ask!
Was looking around their website and it is not listing SFO as one of the options:
http://www.emirates.com/ca/English/p...available.aspx
but I suspect since it is because their SFO-DXB service hasn't started yet...I'll call and ask!
Dec 7, 2008, 1:00 am
#8
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Did you see this :-
Complimentary upgrade between Dubai and San Francisco
Emirates’ non-stop service to San Francisco, USA begins on 15th December 2008. To celebrate, redeem your Miles for a standard one-way upgrade reward between Dubai and San Francisco before 15th January 2009, and receive a complimentary upgrade on your return journey. This means you can enjoy upgrades on the entire journey for 45,000 Miles instead of the standard 90,000, and experience this beautiful city for less. To qualify for the offer, you must complete all your travel by 15th January 2009. For more information and terms and conditions of the offer, please Click Here.
Complimentary upgrade between Dubai and San Francisco
Emirates’ non-stop service to San Francisco, USA begins on 15th December 2008. To celebrate, redeem your Miles for a standard one-way upgrade reward between Dubai and San Francisco before 15th January 2009, and receive a complimentary upgrade on your return journey. This means you can enjoy upgrades on the entire journey for 45,000 Miles instead of the standard 90,000, and experience this beautiful city for less. To qualify for the offer, you must complete all your travel by 15th January 2009. For more information and terms and conditions of the offer, please Click Here.
Dec 7, 2008, 7:24 pm
#11
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http://www.skywards.com/Offer_detail...tcm:136-388786
Doesn't list SFO as an option though nor any other North American cities..
Dec 13, 2008, 6:56 pm
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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No, not yet...still waiting for the miles to transfer from my SPG account to skywards. Its been a week, hopefully I'll see it in my account soon!
Thanks, I came to know about it few days ago. I will post an update once the miles are in my account and if I'm able to upgrade or not.
u do know u can upgrade online and dont need to contact skywards.
Dec 16, 2008, 12:04 am
#15
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Posts: 372
Just an update, the miles has posted into my skywards(from SPG) and I have upgraded from Y to C 
. Didn't qualify for the reduced award but the process was smooth! ^ I'm really looking forward to this trip.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread, will try to repay by posting a trip report
. Didn't qualify for the reduced award but the process was smooth! ^ I'm really looking forward to this trip.Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread, will try to repay by posting a trip report