Any chance to get on an earlier flight (LHR-HEL)
Apr 20, 2015, 12:09 pm
#1
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Any chance to get on an earlier flight (LHR-HEL)
I have an upcoming flight to PVG. Any chance to get on an earlier flight on a standby basis (ticket is totally non flex so I doubt it but have to ask)? I am at LHR very early to meet someone so this will be useful but not essential.
A secondary question: I was offered an upgrade HEL-PVG for €300. This is a ridiculously good price (and bought it). Does this happen a lot or are they just enticing an emerald (first time on AY) to try their J?
A secondary question: I was offered an upgrade HEL-PVG for €300. This is a ridiculously good price (and bought it). Does this happen a lot or are they just enticing an emerald (first time on AY) to try their J?
Apr 20, 2015, 12:26 pm
#2
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1. Haven't tried it myself, but my guess is 'absolutely no chance'.
2. It is part of a new program to offer upgrades for cash. We have a thread for it here.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finna...de-offers.html
2. It is part of a new program to offer upgrades for cash. We have a thread for it here.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/finna...de-offers.html
Apr 20, 2015, 12:30 pm
#3
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I have an upcoming flight to PVG. Any chance to get on an earlier flight on a standby basis (ticket is totally non flex so I doubt it but have to ask)? I am at LHR very early to meet someone so this will be useful but not essential.
A secondary question: I was offered an upgrade HEL-PVG for €300. This is a ridiculously good price (and bought it). Does this happen a lot or are they just enticing an emerald (first time on AY) to try their J?
A secondary question: I was offered an upgrade HEL-PVG for €300. This is a ridiculously good price (and bought it). Does this happen a lot or are they just enticing an emerald (first time on AY) to try their J?
Apr 20, 2015, 2:16 pm
#4
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300€ is a good price - and this way you're going to sit in the front, not some random pax op-up'ed.
99,9% you won't get on the earlier flight, though - but as said, if you don't ask for it, it's 100%.
99,9% you won't get on the earlier flight, though - but as said, if you don't ask for it, it's 100%.
Apr 23, 2015, 8:21 am
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I was trying today to get to 16:10 flight today instead of 18:05 flight which appears to be delayed by one further hour.
But the guy at the ticketing desk was arrogant and incompetent. Did not understand the fare code, claimed not to be able to calculate the fare difference, and was in no way helpful. AY should pay more attention to who they hire at their outposts! Furthermore, the customer service number in UK did not answer, few beeps and then total silence.
But the guy at the ticketing desk was arrogant and incompetent. Did not understand the fare code, claimed not to be able to calculate the fare difference, and was in no way helpful. AY should pay more attention to who they hire at their outposts! Furthermore, the customer service number in UK did not answer, few beeps and then total silence.
Apr 23, 2015, 11:32 am
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If the OP has status, they'll have the comfort of a choice of three different lounges in T3 to spend the day (six, if you're ExPlat and wish to try the business lounges as well as the First Class ones).
Sep 16, 2017, 7:55 pm
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I'll be flying CPH-HEL Xmas Eve this year, AY954 (1:15pm), if I show up early for morning flight, I presume they won't let me get on AY952 (8:55am). Again, it would be nice to get to Helsinki earlier but not necessary, this was the cushion against late SK arrival flight from US.
I thought this is an instance where having me getting on earlier flight would enable AY to accommodate last minute booking for any reason.
I thought this is an instance where having me getting on earlier flight would enable AY to accommodate last minute booking for any reason.
Sep 17, 2017, 5:03 am
#8
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1. It depends of the booking situation of your booked flight, if this one is oversold they will change your flight not matter what the fare rules say.
It happend to me that airlines try to force me to take the earlier flight, even if the tickets did not allow.
It happend to me that airlines try to force me to take the earlier flight, even if the tickets did not allow.
Sep 17, 2017, 5:32 am
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I'll be flying CPH-HEL Xmas Eve this year, AY954 (1:15pm), if I show up early for morning flight, I presume they won't let me get on AY952 (8:55am). Again, it would be nice to get to Helsinki earlier but not necessary, this was the cushion against late SK arrival flight from US.
I thought this is an instance where having me getting on earlier flight would enable AY to accommodate last minute booking for any reason.
I thought this is an instance where having me getting on earlier flight would enable AY to accommodate last minute booking for any reason.