Ethiopian - new online upgrade auction
Aug 18, 23, 1:51 am
#196
Join Date: Mar 2022
Programs: Eurobonus
Posts: 56
Thanks for the info, will track with expert flyer to see how many seats are available and start at the bottom. Will they tell you if you have been outbid or will you just miss out? I also booked the two seats beside me just in case. Is itnposible to increase your bid if they do tell you? Thanks again
I've only won, so I don't know what they tell or not tell, but with other airlines I know it's just a "Sorry" about 6 hours before departure.
Sep 23, 23, 2:47 am
#198
Join Date: May 2023
Location: EHoA
Programs: A3
Posts: 19
Hey all, another data point for the upgrade auction. Bid LHR-ADD the other day (a350 Safran Optima), USD730 accepted T-24h.
Have been told repeatedly by A3 since, however, that they won't credit miles to my M+B account as I flew in Z on ET (a non earning fc) despite booking in K, would be interested to hear others' experience crediting miles to *A programs following a successful upgrade!
Have been told repeatedly by A3 since, however, that they won't credit miles to my M+B account as I flew in Z on ET (a non earning fc) despite booking in K, would be interested to hear others' experience crediting miles to *A programs following a successful upgrade!
Nov 10, 23, 11:51 am
#199
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Executive Club: Gold - Flying Blue: Gold
Posts: 1,333
Hey all, another data point for the upgrade auction. Bid LHR-ADD the other day (a350 Safran Optima), USD730 accepted T-24h.
Have been told repeatedly by A3 since, however, that they won't credit miles to my M+B account as I flew in Z on ET (a non earning fc) despite booking in K, would be interested to hear others' experience crediting miles to *A programs following a successful upgrade!
Have been told repeatedly by A3 since, however, that they won't credit miles to my M+B account as I flew in Z on ET (a non earning fc) despite booking in K, would be interested to hear others' experience crediting miles to *A programs following a successful upgrade!
Nov 11, 23, 1:26 am
#200
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Executive Club: Gold - Flying Blue: Gold
Posts: 1,333
I have another question. There is another section in the app where instead of the bid it gives upgrade offers that you can book immediately and you get it secured.
my question is: are these real upgrades in that you get upgrades to class C, D, J, etc meaning you get business class miles with Miles & Bonus?
my question is: are these real upgrades in that you get upgrades to class C, D, J, etc meaning you get business class miles with Miles & Bonus?
Nov 18, 23, 5:59 am
#201
Join Date: Jun 2014
Programs: Executive Club: Gold - Flying Blue: Gold
Posts: 1,333
Hey all, another data point for the upgrade auction. Bid LHR-ADD the other day (a350 Safran Optima), USD730 accepted T-24h.
Have been told repeatedly by A3 since, however, that they won't credit miles to my M+B account as I flew in Z on ET (a non earning fc) despite booking in K, would be interested to hear others' experience crediting miles to *A programs following a successful upgrade!
Have been told repeatedly by A3 since, however, that they won't credit miles to my M+B account as I flew in Z on ET (a non earning fc) despite booking in K, would be interested to hear others' experience crediting miles to *A programs following a successful upgrade!
Nov 23, 23, 8:12 am
#202
Join Date: May 2023
Location: EHoA
Programs: A3
Posts: 19
I have another question. There is another section in the app where instead of the bid it gives upgrade offers that you can book immediately and you get it secured.
my question is: are these real upgrades in that you get upgrades to class C, D, J, etc meaning you get business class miles with Miles & Bonus?
my question is: are these real upgrades in that you get upgrades to class C, D, J, etc meaning you get business class miles with Miles & Bonus?
Nov 26, 23, 8:53 am
#203
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 14
I've been bidding on an upcoming flt, but i keep getting outbid and now the price is out of my range. I checked expertflyer and only 1/3 of the business class seat are taken. The flt leaves in 2 weeks. Question is, should i just leave the bid as where it is even though I'm not in first place. Will i still get a win coming in second? Or will they just leave the seats empty and deny the upgrade?
Nov 26, 23, 12:20 pm
#204
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 78
I've been bidding on an upcoming flt, but i keep getting outbid and now the price is out of my range. I checked expertflyer and only 1/3 of the business class seat are taken. The flt leaves in 2 weeks. Question is, should i just leave the bid as where it is even though I'm not in first place. Will i still get a win coming in second? Or will they just leave the seats empty and deny the upgrade?
Nov 26, 23, 1:07 pm
#205
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Exile
Posts: 15,512
Nov 26, 23, 5:04 pm
#206
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 14
Last edited by lukelegend; Nov 26, 23 at 5:10 pm
Nov 26, 23, 5:08 pm
#207
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 14
Nov 27, 23, 12:18 am
#208
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Exile
Posts: 15,512
I think you're falling for the game aspect of this. You are probably bidding against yourself. Stick with the lowest bid price allowed and in 99% of the cases, you will get the upgrade if seats are available.
Nov 27, 23, 5:57 am
#209
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 14
Thanks, i think so too, I've cancelled my bid and started again min bid at a third of the price, will update on the outcome.
Dec 3, 23, 6:50 am
#210
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 41
Any experiences from the ATL-ADD route upgrade offers? Looks like I will be headed to LUN and that 14.5 hour in Y isn't looking too exciting. Cash price is still around $8K for the RT in Business versus $1.6K in Y.
Side note Ethiopian is taking on surcharges of nearly 75% of the fare cost for me on this route in Y.
Adult x 1 $872
Surcharges $620
Taxes and Fees $120
Side note Ethiopian is taking on surcharges of nearly 75% of the fare cost for me on this route in Y.
Adult x 1 $872
Surcharges $620
Taxes and Fees $120
