TAP "offers" upgrades via online auctions
Jun 23, 2016, 8:24 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
So glad I found this post as I haven't seen much discussion on the Plusgrade program for TAP.
We will be traveling on 7/8 and as we have 3 passengers, I am interested in bidding for a business class upgrade, at least on one of the legs. I didn't bid the lowest, but I also didn't bid much higher than that as the price x 3 does add up a bit.
I checked on ExpertFlyer and it looks like there are only two seats occupied, with 4 seats blocked - does anyone know why they would block seats?
I'm also wondering if we have an advantage (or disadvantage?) since I am bidding for 3 seats versus someone bidding for only one seat...
We will be traveling on 7/8 and as we have 3 passengers, I am interested in bidding for a business class upgrade, at least on one of the legs. I didn't bid the lowest, but I also didn't bid much higher than that as the price x 3 does add up a bit.
I checked on ExpertFlyer and it looks like there are only two seats occupied, with 4 seats blocked - does anyone know why they would block seats?
I'm also wondering if we have an advantage (or disadvantage?) since I am bidding for 3 seats versus someone bidding for only one seat...
Jun 23, 2016, 9:39 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: IAD
Posts: 60
Strongly considering rolling the dice on this and putting in a slightly-above minimum bid for my JFK-LIS overnight outbound in a couple weeks. 16 of 20 Executive seats are still available according to ExpertFlyer (the other 4 are currently "blocked," but not occupied).
If it doesn't work out, there are plenty of empty rows to sprawl across for some shuteye near my Economy seat.
If it doesn't work out, there are plenty of empty rows to sprawl across for some shuteye near my Economy seat.
Last edited by joc111; Jun 23, 2016 at 9:53 am
Jun 25, 2016, 5:34 am
#18
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: A3*G, UA Gold EY Silver
Posts: 8,949
Strongly considering rolling the dice on this and putting in a slightly-above minimum bid for my JFK-LIS overnight outbound in a couple weeks. 16 of 20 Executive seats are still available according to ExpertFlyer (the other 4 are currently "blocked," but not occupied).
If it doesn't work out, there are plenty of empty rows to sprawl across for some shuteye near my Economy seat.
If it doesn't work out, there are plenty of empty rows to sprawl across for some shuteye near my Economy seat.
Jun 26, 2016, 11:52 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,846
I also received points for Z class travel, e.g. alot more points than what I originally booked.
I don't remember the Plusgrade details regarding points, but somewhere in my mind I seem to remember one was supposed to only receive the original class points? Note: I am on SAS Eurobonus, so maybe the points transfer system between airlines does not understand Plusgrade tickets.
In any event, more for me!
I don't remember the Plusgrade details regarding points, but somewhere in my mind I seem to remember one was supposed to only receive the original class points? Note: I am on SAS Eurobonus, so maybe the points transfer system between airlines does not understand Plusgrade tickets.
In any event, more for me!
Jul 2, 2016, 6:47 am
#22
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 28
And wow, only $5 more than minimum is a great deal!
Jul 2, 2016, 7:13 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: IAD
Posts: 60
Best of luck to you!
Jul 2, 2016, 8:45 pm
#24
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,846
Just curious. Were the sucessful upgrades granted as the orginial ticket was booked on tap.com. I ask as I have an upcoming trip (purchased with an OTA) I read the plusgrade rules and seems that I am not eligible as I purchased outside of TAP. With that said, I did read if your purchase is outside of TAP there is a way to make an email request. Just wondering if anyone has done the same. Thanks and Safe Travels..
Jul 3, 2016, 6:03 am
#25
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lawrence, MA USA
Programs: Delta Gold
Posts: 273
Just curious. Were the sucessful upgrades granted as the orginial ticket was booked on tap.com. I ask as I have an upcoming trip (purchased with an OTA) I read the plusgrade rules and seems that I am not eligible as I purchased outside of TAP. With that said, I did read if your purchase is outside of TAP there is a way to make an email request. Just wondering if anyone has done the same. Thanks and Safe Travels..
I'm not flying until late August, but so far only four seats are spoken for up front, so I have my fingers crossed!
Jul 3, 2016, 9:53 am
#26
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,846
I booked my BOS-LIS-BOS-YYZ flight through Priceline, and I was still able to access the PlusGrade system. I just entered my info onto the flytap.com website, and was able to manage my reservation, including choosing seats and putting in an upgrade bid.
I'm not flying until late August, but so far only four seats are spoken for up front, so I have my fingers crossed!
I'm not flying until late August, but so far only four seats are spoken for up front, so I have my fingers crossed!
Jul 4, 2016, 12:21 pm
#29
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: EUROBONUS
Posts: 16
As with my previous upgrade, I noticed the withdrawal of $ from my credit card around 60 hours ahead of departure.
The actual Plusgrade email notification was received about 48 hours ahead of departure.
Original booking class was U and upgraded to Z and P ("business class"), respectively.
The actual Plusgrade email notification was received about 48 hours ahead of departure.
Original booking class was U and upgraded to Z and P ("business class"), respectively.
Jul 4, 2016, 1:21 pm
#30
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,846
As with my previous upgrade, I noticed the withdrawal of $ from my credit card around 60 hours ahead of departure.
The actual Plusgrade email notification was received about 48 hours ahead of departure.
Original booking class was U and upgraded to Z and P ("business class"), respectively.
The actual Plusgrade email notification was received about 48 hours ahead of departure.
Original booking class was U and upgraded to Z and P ("business class"), respectively.
I have a leg in E which also earns 0% and was hoping the UG would yeild something to credit.
