Jan 14, 2015, 7:42 am
Last edit by: riced
Let's put this in a wiki post!
Please include: route; original class - new class; original price paid; final price; where the upgrade was obtained [via bid or at check-in]; month of flight.First Letter of your last name.
Please include: route; original class - new class; original price paid; final price; where the upgrade was obtained [via bid or at check-in]; month of flight.First Letter of your last name.
- AUH-SYD and MEL-AUH, J-F both at $1250 AUD.
- NRT-AUH Y-J $950USD or ¥110,000JPY offered at check in.
- AUH-DEL AU$150
- IST-AUH AU$400.
- JFK-AUH Y-J US$1,400 at check-in.
- JFK-AUH Y-J US$1,180.
- AUH-JFK Y-J US$1,150 (March 2015).
- JFK-AUH Y-J US$1,100 (April 2015)
- AUH-GRU J-F AED2575 (€650; US$700) minimum upgrade bid accepted (April 2015)
- SYD-AUH J-F A380 US$1,050 $50 above min bid. (October 2015)
Offered a paid upgrade
Dec 14, 2012, 5:34 pm
#61
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YVR - Vancouver, with most winter weekends in Whistler.
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Alaska MVP, Marriott Titanium / Lifetime Platinum, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 4,609
Dec 15, 2012, 6:45 am
#62
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,330
That's interesting.
I've probably had 10 Plusgrade offers, and not once have I been able to bid for my return at the same time as my outbound. Rarely more than 14 days apart, either.
I wonder why you were given that option and I wasn't.
I've probably had 10 Plusgrade offers, and not once have I been able to bid for my return at the same time as my outbound. Rarely more than 14 days apart, either.
I wonder why you were given that option and I wasn't.
Dec 16, 2012, 5:19 am
#63
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Bahrain
Programs: Qatar Gold, Etihad Silver
Posts: 14
I had 3 flights over a period of over 2 months. I recieved an offer for all 3 flights about 2 weeks before the first. Wasn't informed if they were accepted until a couple of days before each leg.
Dec 31, 2012, 4:35 pm
#64
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Programs: Too many...and an Amanjunkie
Posts: 1,667
Offered a paid upgrade
No plusgrade offer for me but asked for a paid upgrade at the checkin desk and was offered a so-called "instant upgrade" at the fixed price of 395.- EUR for FRA-AUH irrespectable of booked Eco class. No lounge access, no Chauffeur Drive, mileage I don't know.
BTW friends got a paid instant upgrade into C at the counter over at EK for 380.- EUR for MUC-DXB on the A380 inclusive of lounge access and a (although demanded/forced) chauffeur drive in DXB.
BTW friends got a paid instant upgrade into C at the counter over at EK for 380.- EUR for MUC-DXB on the A380 inclusive of lounge access and a (although demanded/forced) chauffeur drive in DXB.
Jan 17, 2013, 11:29 pm
#65
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: The Wee County
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 144
Well we got our email yesterday with the upgrade offer.
It offers both outbound and return MAN-AUH and AUH to MAN.
The minimum price was £410 plus £65 tax and the maximum £820 plus £65 tax per person. Sadly we cannot even afford to do it one way. As much as we would love to, I really cannot justify spending £950 (minimum price) for 7 hours in a plane seat
It offers both outbound and return MAN-AUH and AUH to MAN.
The minimum price was £410 plus £65 tax and the maximum £820 plus £65 tax per person. Sadly we cannot even afford to do it one way. As much as we would love to, I really cannot justify spending £950 (minimum price) for 7 hours in a plane seat
Jan 18, 2013, 7:53 pm
#66
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New York, NY USA
Programs: AA 8MM Exec,Life Plat, Marriott Amb,Life Titanium, ,Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist.
Posts: 495
Thanks for all your advice....bidding away
It is my second time on Etihad and I am flying from Bangkok to AUH and then right on to NYC. So long flights. I am in C however received upgrade bidding information for both AUH-JFK-AUH flights...There is no F on the BKK-AUH
The bidding started out at $850 USD- to around $1500 if my memory serves...each way. I am 6'5+ and the business class seats don't fit me so I am debating...I have raised and lowered my bid twice....And have finally chosen my number and gave it up to the upgrade gods....The highest loads they are flying are to the USA so I am not holding out too much hope. Also because business is near full...competition for the seats in F will be tough. Especially because many businesses WILL pay for F on a 15 hour flight.
Anyway....I should know in the next few days....I will post back. Being tall on airplanes is a curse.
Cheers! NYC
The bidding started out at $850 USD- to around $1500 if my memory serves...each way. I am 6'5+ and the business class seats don't fit me so I am debating...I have raised and lowered my bid twice....And have finally chosen my number and gave it up to the upgrade gods....The highest loads they are flying are to the USA so I am not holding out too much hope. Also because business is near full...competition for the seats in F will be tough. Especially because many businesses WILL pay for F on a 15 hour flight.
Anyway....I should know in the next few days....I will post back. Being tall on airplanes is a curse.
Cheers! NYC
Jan 21, 2013, 9:26 pm
#67
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: New York, NY USA
Programs: AA 8MM Exec,Life Plat, Marriott Amb,Life Titanium, ,Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist.
Posts: 495
Got IT!!!
Today I received a call from Etihad.....My "Verified by Visa" from the USA kicked back my credit card. My upgrade from J to F had cleared....They were willing to charge the amount in USD that I had bid out of their central reservations office. The man on the phone confirmed my reservations for limos meal requests etc. F appears to be about 3/4 full however Y and J are full full. He was very professional.
I have no seat assigned however my seating requests have been noted.....I don't know what the story is with that as the flight was under "airport control" 48 hours before.......
Glad I am getting into NY soon.....Storms a coming...brrrrrrrrr
Safe travels to all NYC
I have no seat assigned however my seating requests have been noted.....I don't know what the story is with that as the flight was under "airport control" 48 hours before.......
Glad I am getting into NY soon.....Storms a coming...brrrrrrrrr
Safe travels to all NYC
Jan 28, 2013, 9:53 pm
#68
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 247
Many thanks.
Jan 29, 2013, 4:52 am
#69
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,330
Jan 29, 2013, 8:21 am
#70
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: CGN
Programs: ALL MAJOR FFP AND FSP
Posts: 321
Is it worth it?, I don't think so. Upgrading with miles (if you have them) is a much cheaper option IMO. I've flown 30 segments in the past 14 months and got my first OP UP on AUH-BKK last week. Nicer than Y for sure but would I pay an extra €1000 for the pleasure of J on the whole trip, no!.
I'd rather have the cash to fly as frequently as I do.
That being said, I'm starting to use my miles to upgrade the final leg of my journey home AUH-DUB as J gives me the chance to get some decent sleep before work that morning. Still, I wouldn't be dropping £440 for it when I can get it for 28k miles (about £160)
I'd rather have the cash to fly as frequently as I do.
That being said, I'm starting to use my miles to upgrade the final leg of my journey home AUH-DUB as J gives me the chance to get some decent sleep before work that morning. Still, I wouldn't be dropping £440 for it when I can get it for 28k miles (about £160)
is it possible to somehow obtain EY miles at the value specified?
To date I am not aware that EY is selling miles...
Jan 29, 2013, 8:36 am
#71
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
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Assuming an Amex MR transfer bonus of 25% you could easily argue that 65k EY miles are obtainable for £450.
Jan 29, 2013, 12:51 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
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