long haul cash upgrade at gate? [merged]
Apr 1, 2009, 10:53 am
#151
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 82
It really depends on the day and the route, sometimes the loads are quite high (USA-Europe).
May 12, 2009, 3:21 pm
#152
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,659
To my surprise: I inquired many times about upgrades from C class to F class at check in at the airport and then at the gate I found myself to be upgraded free of charge to F class.
Jun 4, 2009, 1:04 am
#154
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dublin
Programs: EY Platinum/M&M Gold
Posts: 822
Paid upgrade j to f on lx
Hi
Am flying bkk to dub via Zurich this Sunday on a j class ticket ( think thats the class for the cheapest business fare on lx?) booked through a travel agent; do Swiss offer an upgrade for a fixed fee like some other airlines do? I thought it would be a nice surprise for my better half if we upgraded the bkk to Zurich portion (as there's no f Zurich to dub). I could use miles but the 65000 each seems excessive when we could go dub to cpt for 90k return
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Mark
Am flying bkk to dub via Zurich this Sunday on a j class ticket ( think thats the class for the cheapest business fare on lx?) booked through a travel agent; do Swiss offer an upgrade for a fixed fee like some other airlines do? I thought it would be a nice surprise for my better half if we upgraded the bkk to Zurich portion (as there's no f Zurich to dub). I could use miles but the 65000 each seems excessive when we could go dub to cpt for 90k return
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Mark
Jun 4, 2009, 2:38 am
#155
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: CH, D, USA
Posts: 1,729
Hello Mark. By doing a simple search in this forum for paid upgrade I found two good threads:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss...te-merged.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss...kinn-bord.html
Yes, you can. I believe the prices at the gate are the same as on board. (Except for the 333$ or 666$ ex-US special offers). On board you can, if they can still get the meal ordered, upgrade from any award or upgrade J-seat. From the gate you might only be able to upgrade from a paid business-class ticket.
Specifically, check my post here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/8263301-post61.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss...te-merged.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss...kinn-bord.html
Yes, you can. I believe the prices at the gate are the same as on board. (Except for the 333$ or 666$ ex-US special offers). On board you can, if they can still get the meal ordered, upgrade from any award or upgrade J-seat. From the gate you might only be able to upgrade from a paid business-class ticket.
Specifically, check my post here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/8263301-post61.html
Jun 4, 2009, 2:52 am
#156
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: CH, D, USA
Posts: 1,729
For BOS-ZRH, the rate to upgrade to Business would be CHF800 if you are booked in Y, B, M, or H, and CHF1100 from other Economy RBDs. For ZRH-DME, it's CHF350 and CHF450, respectively.
Edited to add: These are the rates for upgrades at check-in, not on board (where prices are slightly more expensive).
Edited to add: These are the rates for upgrades at check-in, not on board (where prices are slightly more expensive).
Jun 4, 2009, 3:07 am
#157
formerly Fly-Swiss
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ
Posts: 878
I'm considering an upgrade zrh-lax from class L. From what I read I guess it's gonna be around chf 700-1000, is that correct ?
Also, can I enquire at the telephone checkin in gva or at checkin desk in gva or directly in transit in zrh? I guess the sooner the better..
Thanks.
Also, can I enquire at the telephone checkin in gva or at checkin desk in gva or directly in transit in zrh? I guess the sooner the better..
Thanks.
Jun 4, 2009, 3:50 am
#158
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dublin
Programs: EY Platinum/M&M Gold
Posts: 822
Thanks for that we are flying up from koh samui so we will be in transit for 4/5 hours in bkk before we board; so we can't ask at a Swiss desk as we will be airside. What would you suggest?? ask at the Gate before we board? Persume we would be able to use the fcl in zurich when we are awaiting our next flight?
Thanks again
Thanks again
Jun 4, 2009, 5:47 am
#159
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: BSL
Programs: LH/LX
Posts: 517
Ask at the transit desk counter in BKK. You have to go there anyway, as RSM is not issuing LX BP. I managed to get into the lounge by only showing ticket and *G card. No idea, if this is standard procedure or depends on the staff's mood.
Jun 4, 2009, 4:43 pm
#162
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Location: ZRH / MUC / VIE
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Posts: 6,490
Jun 5, 2009, 1:31 am
#164
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: CH, D, USA
Posts: 1,729
Thanks for that we are flying up from koh samui so we will be in transit for 4/5 hours in bkk before we board; so we can't ask at a Swiss desk as we will be airside. What would you suggest?? ask at the Gate before we board? Persume we would be able to use the fcl in zurich when we are awaiting our next flight?
Thanks again
Thanks again
You could always leave your luggage with your wife and try to hop landside, if the transit desk can't help you. More likely is that the transit desk will call a ticket agent or flight supervisor over to the desk if they are not able to process the upgrade for you.
Another possible trick: Sweet-talk the station manager to order an extra two meal for you stating that you will upgrade on board, in case they can't finalize it for you at the airport.