NRT-BAH Full Fare Y and Gold
Jan 18, 2014, 6:56 pm
#1
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NRT-BAH Full Fare Y and Gold
As the title says, I am flying NRT-BAH return and just made Gold with Etihad. This is also a full fare Y ticket. What are the chances I score an upgrade? Any strategies to boost those chances?
Jan 19, 2014, 2:12 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: Etihad Guest Gold
Posts: 23
I have been on many flights with Etihad as a Gold guest. Was upgraded only once because economy was overbooked (Upgraded at the gate).
Your chance of an upgrade is zero unless economy is overbooked and there are no strategies! If you want to travel business buy a business ticket.
Having said that, Etihad economy service is good. As a gold guest a crew member will often come and greet you personally in the plane. Some times they will ask you for your food choice and serve you first before starting the service for others.
My personal advice to you is, if you decided to buy an economy ticket then stop thinking of business class and be content with economy. Your life will be happier!
Your chance of an upgrade is zero unless economy is overbooked and there are no strategies! If you want to travel business buy a business ticket.
Having said that, Etihad economy service is good. As a gold guest a crew member will often come and greet you personally in the plane. Some times they will ask you for your food choice and serve you first before starting the service for others.
My personal advice to you is, if you decided to buy an economy ticket then stop thinking of business class and be content with economy. Your life will be happier!
Jan 19, 2014, 4:45 pm
#3
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ATL
Programs: All of Them
Posts: 511
I have been on many flights with Etihad as a Gold guest. Was upgraded only once because economy was overbooked (Upgraded at the gate).
Your chance of an upgrade is zero unless economy is overbooked and there are no strategies! If you want to travel business buy a business ticket.
Having said that, Etihad economy service is good. As a gold guest a crew member will often come and greet you personally in the plane. Some times they will ask you for your food choice and serve you first before starting the service for others.
My personal advice to you is, if you decided to buy an economy ticket then stop thinking of business class and be content with economy. Your life will be happier!
Your chance of an upgrade is zero unless economy is overbooked and there are no strategies! If you want to travel business buy a business ticket.
Having said that, Etihad economy service is good. As a gold guest a crew member will often come and greet you personally in the plane. Some times they will ask you for your food choice and serve you first before starting the service for others.
My personal advice to you is, if you decided to buy an economy ticket then stop thinking of business class and be content with economy. Your life will be happier!
Jan 19, 2014, 8:14 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NCL and LBA
Programs: BD*G, BAGold, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat
Posts: 3,268
You will most likely only receive an upgrade in Y is overbooked, and then you would be high up on the list due to fare and status. Etihad do same day airport upgrades which can sometimes be pretty reasonable from what I have seen other members posting. Someone paid around $600 for AUH-SYD which is pretty awesome for such a long flight ^
EY also have the bidding system which you may end up getting chosen for.
EY also have the bidding system which you may end up getting chosen for.
Jan 20, 2014, 4:27 am
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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You will most likely only receive an upgrade in Y is overbooked, and then you would be high up on the list due to fare and status. Etihad do same day airport upgrades which can sometimes be pretty reasonable from what I have seen other members posting. Someone paid around $600 for AUH-SYD which is pretty awesome for such a long flight ^
EY also have the bidding system which you may end up getting chosen for.
EY also have the bidding system which you may end up getting chosen for.