|
Kingfisher selling cheap upgrades
http://www.flykingfisher.com/plan-bo...el-option.aspx
Upgrade Travel Option At Kingfisher Airlines, it has been our continuous endeavour to enhance your flying experience. We are pleased to announce a unique and revolutionary new offering, Upgrade Travel Option (UTo) in partnership with Optiontown. Now you can get a chance to fly Kingfisher First on your Kingfisher Class ticket by paying a nominal additional Upgrade price. Follow these simple steps and you can get closer to the ultimate luxury of Kingfisher First: * Book your Kingfisher Class ticket. * Log on to www.optiontown.com * Enter your PNR, last name and e-mail address to retrieve your booking. * Select the flight in which you want to be upgraded. * Pay a small Sign-up price and a nominal additional Upgrade price* (upto 75% less) than the regular Kingfisher First Fares. * If you are upgraded, you will travel on Kingfisher First and will be notified via e-mail prior to your departure. * If you are not upgraded, then your Upgrade price will be automatically refunded. |
Unusual concept. I'll reserve my judgement on it till we have real experiences of using this posted.
|
I wonder if you'll get F credit, but don't know how that works with IT, and if it's even worth it for the additional credit...I know that the seat might be worth it, but one never knows...
|
I'd do it just for the seats... it is coming out to be quite cheap for me! Right now I'm jetting about India on a business trip, and if I wasn't in KF F already, I'd definitely be using this deal! I have one sector on 20.5.2009 where I am in Economy right now, so I'll use this and let you guys know what happens.
AY |
it really works
I participated in the program for DEL-BOM flight and to my surprise I really got an upgrade. I was just charged RS. 2400 for this. More than that the customer care people at Optiontown (who are really offering this service) was really great they helped me a lot to walk through the program and also guided me through the process of registering :).
|
Originally Posted by leo_matrix
(Post 11836675)
I participated in the program for DEL-BOM flight and to my surprise I really got an upgrade. I was just charged RS. 2400 for this. More than that the customer care people at Optiontown (who are really offering this service) was really great they helped me a lot to walk through the program and also guided me through the process of registering :).
Welcome to FT, btw! :) |
I successfully upgraded a Kingfisher flight from HYD > DEL today that leaves tomorrow. I had tried last week with no success, it had said my flight was not upgradable "at this time" so I tried again on a whim.
-According to the TOS, the upgrade is seat only, i.e. no extra miles, baggage allowance, etc. -I initially chose optiontown's India site as I am in India, but then it would not accept my US-issued credit card. I redid it on the US site with no problem. -The upgrade cost $57 USD. -Time between request and confirmation of upgrade was 4 1/2 hours; I cleared about 27 hours before the flight. |
Originally Posted by jules1651
(Post 11854778)
-According to the TOS, the upgrade is seat only, i.e. no extra miles, baggage allowance, etc.
Originally Posted by jules1651
(Post 11854778)
-I initially chose optiontown's India site as I am in India, but then it would not accept my US-issued credit card. I redid it on the US site with no problem.
-The upgrade cost $57 USD. Also, how much in advance can one do this, I'm wondering... (not that I think I would be flying IT anytime soon!) |
According to my quick in-my-head calculation, the INR/USD rates were the same.
|
quick question regarding the upgrades:
Do they tickets have to be bought directly from Kingfisher (i.e. from the website, ticket desk etc) to be eligable for upgrade or can they be bought from travel agents like Southall Travel, Travelpack, expedia etc etc The upgrade offer for the long haul flights seems great value! thanks! |
Originally Posted by d3vski
(Post 11896009)
quick question regarding the upgrades:
Do they tickets have to be bought directly from Kingfisher (i.e. from the website, ticket desk etc) to be eligable for upgrade or can they be bought from travel agents like Southall Travel, Travelpack, expedia etc etc The upgrade offer for the long haul flights seems great value! thanks! |
Originally Posted by martin_d
(Post 11927594)
I've purchased from Southall, and the site is giving me the option of upgrading for £238 one way
|
Success!
Originally Posted by d3vski
(Post 11896009)
quick question regarding the upgrades:
Do they tickets have to be bought directly from Kingfisher (i.e. from the website, ticket desk etc) to be eligable for upgrade or can they be bought from travel agents like Southall Travel, Travelpack, expedia etc etc The upgrade offer for the long haul flights seems great value! thanks! THANKS FT, i would never have known about this if i didnt read it here! |
Originally Posted by susanita3333
(Post 11933529)
I purchased from a travel agent and then used optiontown to upgrade this week DEL-CCU one way for $63!
|
Just booked a one-way BOM-GOI at Christmas time in economy for £50. First is selling for £205. Logged into optiontown and was offered the upgrade for a £2 nonrefundable fee and £50 for the upgrade if available. I don't really think its a good deal for such a short flight as I get lounge access and priority checkin anyway with my NW Gold.
|
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 4:17 am. |
This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.