Is it just me?
Jun 6, 2016, 10:22 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: EB*D, M&M, IHG, Hilton Hhonors
Posts: 138
Is it just me?
Somehow my good luck (or SAS' willingness to see me as a valued customer) seems to have dried up. The past 15 flights or so I have
- Always had someone next to me, despite several open seats around the cabin
- Been refused drinks on short haul whenever I asked for something more than coffee/tea (OK, new rules and such, but it worked before)
- Missed out on upgrades
I guess SAS doesn't like me anymore... Or do have things to get worse before they improve in October?
Andreas
- Always had someone next to me, despite several open seats around the cabin
- Been refused drinks on short haul whenever I asked for something more than coffee/tea (OK, new rules and such, but it worked before)
- Missed out on upgrades
I guess SAS doesn't like me anymore... Or do have things to get worse before they improve in October?
Andreas
Jun 6, 2016, 3:09 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Programs: SK Eurobonus Diamond (Lifetime Star Gold), Marriott Titanium (Lifetime Platinum)
Posts: 467
Haven´t been upgraded for 4 years (about 80 segments). Probably stated in my profile somewhere that I shouldn´t get an upgrade. One of the things that SK truly sucks at - upgrade recognition for top tier members.
So not just you for 2/3rd of the issues.
Svantevit
Jun 7, 2016, 3:05 am
#5
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
Seat blocking intra-Europe still works for me on virtually all my flights. There is usually someone in the window seat but never in the middle.
Upgrades are unfortunately not possible for myself, though my wife has had a few. Both in advance through email and on the spot. Perhaps 1 in 12 flights on longhaul, always Plus to Business. She doesn't fly SK shorthaul except for layovers in CPH.
Upgrades are unfortunately not possible for myself, though my wife has had a few. Both in advance through email and on the spot. Perhaps 1 in 12 flights on longhaul, always Plus to Business. She doesn't fly SK shorthaul except for layovers in CPH.
Jun 7, 2016, 4:28 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,975
Seat blocking intra-Europe still works for me on virtually all my flights. There is usually someone in the window seat but never in the middle.
Upgrades are unfortunately not possible for myself, though my wife has had a few. Both in advance through email and on the spot. Perhaps 1 in 12 flights on longhaul, always Plus to Business. She doesn't fly SK shorthaul except for layovers in CPH.
Upgrades are unfortunately not possible for myself, though my wife has had a few. Both in advance through email and on the spot. Perhaps 1 in 12 flights on longhaul, always Plus to Business. She doesn't fly SK shorthaul except for layovers in CPH.
So far in 5 years I had not a single opup on SK and just one "courtesy upgrade" with the new system.
Jun 7, 2016, 5:55 am
#8
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,935
Seat blocking virtually never works for me. Most probably since I always opt for the emergency exit rows and other Elites will rather sit in the B and E seat in the exit row than having a aisle or window seat.
So far in 5 years I had not a single opup on SK and just one "courtesy upgrade" with the new system.
So far in 5 years I had not a single opup on SK and just one "courtesy upgrade" with the new system.
- at least 50% chance on free seat next to me on European routes
- one trans atl op-up
- one trans atl Diamond upgrade for full family
- free drinks - no need to show card
In 10+ years as gold I received very little recognition.
I am please. The danger is of course you at times expect something when arriving at the airport
Jun 7, 2016, 1:57 pm
#9
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
OP: it just happens sometimes... right now I feel exactly the same about Radissons in Stockholm. People report business class room upgrades and this and that, but I have stayed in all of them many times and never get that. Feeling quite blacklisted but nevermind.
Jun 7, 2016, 2:53 pm
#10
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: CPH, BLL, HAM
Programs: SAS/A* DIAMOND/GOLD, GHA Black, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 100
Actually, I must say, that my recent Diamond status also have been quite pleasant.
Substantially increased attention from pursers and several examples of added service.
Substantially increased attention from pursers and several examples of added service.
Jun 8, 2016, 3:38 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
If you make regular bookings with your Club Carlson Gold or Concierge profile I would say the upgrade rate is almost 100%. Regardless of location, but definitely also in the Stockholm and Arlanda hotels.
The Business Class rooms aren't exactly that, a marginal larger room with a Nespresso machine. Not worth paying for to begin with compared to a regular room and nothing worth getting excited over if its a status upgrade. It is practically impossible to get a suite upgrade like HH or SPG will typically accommodate for top elites.
Jun 8, 2016, 4:39 am
#12
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: AGH
Posts: 5,975
I had about 80 nights last year booked on very steep discounted corporate rate (we are talking here <1000SEK/night) at various RBs in Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg, Copenhagen and Oslo and have almost always received a significant upgrade, often enough from standard room to a suite.
Jun 9, 2016, 2:41 am
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: CPH, Denmark
Programs: EBD
Posts: 443
I've had 863 segments on SAS, but never one single upgrade. Never! (But a couple of really good ones (First) on LH)
Jun 9, 2016, 12:37 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond, Delta Skymiles 360, BAEC LTG, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 2,827
I had about 80 nights last year booked on very steep discounted corporate rate (we are talking here <1000SEK/night) at various RBs in Stockholm, Malmö, Gothenburg, Copenhagen and Oslo and have almost always received a significant upgrade, often enough from standard room to a suite.
Jun 10, 2016, 7:56 am
#15
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,598
Radisson doesn't upgrade if you book with corporate rates, regardless of status, in my experience.
If you make regular bookings with your Club Carlson Gold or Concierge profile I would say the upgrade rate is almost 100%. Regardless of location, but definitely also in the Stockholm and Arlanda hotels.
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If you make regular bookings with your Club Carlson Gold or Concierge profile I would say the upgrade rate is almost 100%. Regardless of location, but definitely also in the Stockholm and Arlanda hotels.
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[OT off]The SAS Gold benefits have worked fairly well for me at least, but now they are gone too as I just dropped down...
working up the ladder again but it is so painful