Predicting OpUps v.2
Jul 22, 2009 | 6:49 am
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Predicting OpUps v.2
tagging off roadrunner21's thread... 
i'm off to pvg tonight on EK302. seatcounter is showing:
A - 7
C - 4
F - 2
I - 9
J - 4
omitted codes correspond with zero.
i'm in paid Y tonight hoping for an OpUp to J but these codes trouble me...
i'm off to pvg tonight on EK302. seatcounter is showing:
A - 7
C - 4
F - 2
I - 9
J - 4
omitted codes correspond with zero.
i'm in paid Y tonight hoping for an OpUp to J but these codes trouble me...
Jul 22, 2009 | 11:14 am
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Dearbee
When you are in the lounge (T3) tonight (assuming you are gold) go to the desk opposite reception about 40 mins before departure and ask if the seat next to you in free.
They will usually tell you where the empty seats are, so at least if you are still in Y you get 2 seats, or they will "hopefully" tell you that you have been UG'd...
Fingers crossed for you!
When you are in the lounge (T3) tonight (assuming you are gold) go to the desk opposite reception about 40 mins before departure and ask if the seat next to you in free.
They will usually tell you where the empty seats are, so at least if you are still in Y you get 2 seats, or they will "hopefully" tell you that you have been UG'd...
Fingers crossed for you!
Jul 22, 2009 | 12:31 pm
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Dearbee
When you are in the lounge (T3) tonight (assuming you are gold) go to the desk opposite reception about 40 mins before departure and ask if the seat next to you in free.
They will usually tell you where the empty seats are, so at least if you are still in Y you get 2 seats, or they will "hopefully" tell you that you have been UG'd...
Fingers crossed for you!
When you are in the lounge (T3) tonight (assuming you are gold) go to the desk opposite reception about 40 mins before departure and ask if the seat next to you in free.
They will usually tell you where the empty seats are, so at least if you are still in Y you get 2 seats, or they will "hopefully" tell you that you have been UG'd...
Fingers crossed for you!
Jul 22, 2009 | 2:26 pm
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update from the T3 lounge business centre...
DTB, i did what you suggested but actually a bit earlier as it's still 2hrs before the flight. the guy at the desk told me Economy was completely full. but there are plenty of J seats available. he put a comment in there to get me the OpUp and to check back with him when it's time to board.
fingers crossed for my first OpUp!
DTB, i did what you suggested but actually a bit earlier as it's still 2hrs before the flight. the guy at the desk told me Economy was completely full. but there are plenty of J seats available. he put a comment in there to get me the OpUp and to check back with him when it's time to board.
fingers crossed for my first OpUp!
Jul 23, 2009 | 8:53 am
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it certainly felt good to get a new ticket. after i picked up my new ticket, i went back to thoroughly thank the guy across the reception. i offered him some smokes or even a bottle of whatever from DFS downstairs but he said all he's doing is his job. can you believe that? i'll be going through in 2 weeks and will make a point to stop by with a gift.
i wasn't feeling too well before the flight so flying in J really made a huge difference. managed to catch 5hrs of shut eye, even on the sleeperette... alas, no full flat on this config.
but he said all he's doing is his job. can you believe that? i'll be going through in 2 weeks and will make a point to stop by with a gift.i wasn't feeling too well before the flight so flying in J really made a huge difference. managed to catch 5hrs of shut eye, even on the sleeperette... alas, no full flat on this config.
Jul 23, 2009 | 8:56 am
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until the doors closed, i was praying this would not happen to me.
Jul 27, 2009 | 12:01 am
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also got an OpUp last night, on my way back. strangely, seatcounter.com up until 24hrs before the flight showed a pretty light load, but at check-in the agent told me it was a full flight when i asked.
before i had the chance to ask for an OpUp, she said "i'll get an upgrade for you, sir." sweet. and sweeter that i was on the right side of the cabin where there was a very lovely FA from malaysia. (sigh)
verdict for this trip: i was very lucky to have gotten 2 OpUps on the same itinerary.
before i had the chance to ask for an OpUp, she said "i'll get an upgrade for you, sir." sweet. and sweeter that i was on the right side of the cabin where there was a very lovely FA from malaysia. (sigh)
verdict for this trip: i was very lucky to have gotten 2 OpUps on the same itinerary.
Jul 27, 2009 | 8:05 am
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I am hoping for another one tomorrow (although my hopes are not that high).