Courtesy Upgrades for EuroBonus Diamond & Pandion
Nov 18, 2015, 12:23 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Denmark
Programs: SAS EBG (*G), Air Berlin Silver, Alitalia Ulisse & Hilton Gold
Posts: 47
Nov 18, 2015, 1:44 pm
#34
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Flying Blue Silver
Posts: 12
As EBD, flying generally out of MAN find myself upgraded on literally every SK flight, other than those from MAN-CPH. Recent success with CPH-NRT and NRT-CPH, CPH-PEK and PEK-CPH, even CPH-MAN on return (sampled the new food box) and even on some absolutely bargain Go fares. LH and OZ always oblige as well (Op up to C on FRA-ICN was the pick of the bunch). It is kind of amazing, as I am EBD by pure Go no-frills slogging across the world. Next week I am doing MAN-SIN-CHC return on SQ with an E fare, so i'll see whether SK's largess applies even there - I doubt it.
Nov 18, 2015, 2:20 pm
#35
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,971
I still think SK should be more transparent with the upgrades. Best, just hand out 2 upgrade vouchers or something like that which allow after booking to get a confirmed upgrade. It is not that difficult...
Nov 19, 2015, 5:30 am
#36
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
Agreed on lack of transparency, having a hidden system for upgrades without details is going to result in some people reporting constant upgrades while others none. Vouchers would completely solve this issue. Outside of vouchers the upgrades should work like this: OT -> Points Upgrade -> Courtesy Upgrade based on status.
Dec 3, 2015, 1:25 pm
#38
Join Date: Jul 2008
Programs: EBG4Life, EBD, 1MM
Posts: 1,397
I am a bit confused. Your information shows that you are EBG, which does not for the qualify for the courtesy upgrade for EBD/EBP???
However, congrats on the family upgrade. I have had it happen twice, although I never received an email and only found out at OLCI or the gate.
However, congrats on the family upgrade. I have had it happen twice, although I never received an email and only found out at OLCI or the gate.
Dec 3, 2015, 6:52 pm
#39
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: BGO
Programs: EK Gold, SK*G, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 150
I am a bit confused. Your information shows that you are EBG, which does not for the qualify for the courtesy upgrade for EBD/EBP???
However, congrats on the family upgrade. I have had it happen twice, although I never received an email and only found out at OLCI or the gate.
However, congrats on the family upgrade. I have had it happen twice, although I never received an email and only found out at OLCI or the gate.
Dec 7, 2015, 1:29 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, Air New Zealand Gold
Posts: 39
Hi guys
I received one of these nice upgrades a couple of weeks ago on NRT-CPH
Was a nice email with the same wording as described earlier in the thread
I had booked Plus on the NRT-CPH (Day flight, no need to sleep, so plus is fine) but upgraded to Business, on the return i often book business for sleep...so didnt get to see if upgraded...
It was a nice touch
Cheers
J
I received one of these nice upgrades a couple of weeks ago on NRT-CPH
Was a nice email with the same wording as described earlier in the thread
I had booked Plus on the NRT-CPH (Day flight, no need to sleep, so plus is fine) but upgraded to Business, on the return i often book business for sleep...so didnt get to see if upgraded...
It was a nice touch
Cheers
J
Feb 4, 2016, 5:16 am
#43
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,971
So.... how is the progress? I'm still out of luck. Had about 10 long haul flights out of CPH, 0 courtesy upgrades although there is availability in the higher class. Flight tomorrow has space in C but I will enjoy the ride in Plus...
Very disappointing.
Very disappointing.
Feb 4, 2016, 5:34 am
#44
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ZRH
Programs: SK*G
Posts: 59
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Feb 4, 2016, 6:41 am
#45
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
While the courtesy upgrades now appear real, I can't understand why they don't adopt the US model. I also still don't understand why they would decline a revenue upgrade for a courtesy upgrade when the cabin had multiple empty seats. They could have taken the revenue and handed out courtesy upgrades to EBD/EBP's that didn't attempt a revenue upgrade.
Last edited by FlyingMoose; Feb 4, 2016 at 6:46 am