New [Plusgrade] upgrade system and SK ditches OT [2016-2022]
Feb 13, 2018, 11:35 pm
#722
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: AY+, SK EB
Posts: 2,962
That is not possible. Plusgrade clears before T-36 and and CU is done after that.
Feb 14, 2018, 12:33 am
#723
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
Programs: AF Platinum/AY LUMO/SK EBG/baEC S/HYATT Globalist/MR LTP/A3 *G/HH Dia/IHG plat
Posts: 7,968
Feb 14, 2018, 1:29 pm
#724
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: USA, JPN, GBR
Programs: A3, AA, AC, AS, DL, NH, SQ, SK, UA; BW, CP, HH, IHG, MB
Posts: 1,950
Feb 17, 2018, 2:34 pm
#725
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: TK Elite, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver
Posts: 967
I have an upcoming flight from CPH-PEK. Cash bids from SAS GO to SAS Plus is from 2500kr to 7,100kr, while SAS Go to Business Class is from 6,000kr to 13,400kr. I'm tempted to offer the minimum bid for SAS Plus but it looks like economy is not really full and I also have lounge access, fast track, etc. with my Star Alliance gold status so I guess I'll stay in the back cabin 
Feb 18, 2018, 12:57 am
#726
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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I have an upcoming flight from CPH-PEK. Cash bids from SAS GO to SAS Plus is from 2500kr to 7,100kr, while SAS Go to Business Class is from 6,000kr to 13,400kr. I'm tempted to offer the minimum bid for SAS Plus but it looks like economy is not really full and I also have lounge access, fast track, etc. with my Star Alliance gold status so I guess I'll stay in the back cabin
I was recently upgraded on a flight with two others that was fairly empty in all cabins with minimum bids (thpugh using points but still minimum and plusgrade)
You still get the free drinks and snacks in plus and a extra choice of meals so lets hope you get the upg
I am fairly suprised that SK refuses so many upgrades when cabins are very lightly filled, money is money and I would think it smart to fill those seats especially at the upg prices SK is charging!
Feb 21, 2018, 5:27 am
#727
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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So far I am doing well on plus grade upgrades this year, my next flight got upgraded to J from plus for only 255eur, I have a feeling they were SEVERELY over sold in plus, but thats just my gut feeling. I have NEVER seen such low bid possibilities to J before so... the return is still 750eur minimum bid so lets hope for my first ever Comp upgrade 
Mar 9, 2018, 6:43 am
#728
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,191
Has SK & Plusgrade lowered their min bids again? I was just playing around with a booking I have to OSL & TRD next month and MUC-OSL bids start at 50€, OSL-TRD vv at 40€. Far cry from the 30€ they had at the beginning... but still lower.
Mar 9, 2018, 10:18 am
#729
Join Date: Aug 2010
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I checked all mine and still showing 50-75€ per shorhaul leg... At 35-40€ I would propably bid but at 50-75€ I allways pass! Not worth the few extra points IMHO.
The high bids deter me away
Mar 13, 2018, 9:12 pm
#730
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: USA, JPN, GBR
Programs: A3, AA, AC, AS, DL, NH, SQ, SK, UA; BW, CP, HH, IHG, MB
Posts: 1,950
Insane Airport Prices
Well, I thought I'd add some data points for CPH-SFO v.v. from Plus to Business.
Plusgrade minimum bid was SEK 7500 (or USD 935) and SEK 7000 (or USD 870). As an aside, I'm not sure why it defaults to SEK instead of the currency of the flight origin, but whatever. Leading up to departure, these didn't change at all. Airport prices were simply ridiculous - ~DKK 8000 and ~USD 1200 (1400 from Go)
. I'm not sure what they're thinking with these prices, but if it's to deter upgraders, it's working. Granted, both flights were far from full in all cabins, so perhaps that's the reason for the high prices.
In any case, it's probably a good thing, since I saved money and got treated to an empty seat next to me in Plus both directions. ^ Although, I did get a bit jealous of some folks in Go spread across the 4 center seats, or even those in the window pairs who could raise the armrest... :-\
Plusgrade minimum bid was SEK 7500 (or USD 935) and SEK 7000 (or USD 870). As an aside, I'm not sure why it defaults to SEK instead of the currency of the flight origin, but whatever. Leading up to departure, these didn't change at all. Airport prices were simply ridiculous - ~DKK 8000 and ~USD 1200 (1400 from Go)
. I'm not sure what they're thinking with these prices, but if it's to deter upgraders, it's working. Granted, both flights were far from full in all cabins, so perhaps that's the reason for the high prices.In any case, it's probably a good thing, since I saved money and got treated to an empty seat next to me in Plus both directions.
^ Although, I did get a bit jealous of some folks in Go spread across the 4 center seats, or even those in the window pairs who could raise the armrest... :-\
Mar 13, 2018, 10:56 pm
#731
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seat 1L these days :)
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Posts: 7,968
Well, I thought I'd add some data points for CPH-SFO v.v. from Plus to Business.
Plusgrade minimum bid was SEK 7500 (or USD 935) and SEK 7000 (or USD 870). As an aside, I'm not sure why it defaults to SEK instead of the currency of the flight origin, but whatever. Leading up to departure, these didn't change at all. Airport prices were simply ridiculous - ~DKK 8000 and ~USD 1200 (1400 from Go). I'm not sure what they're thinking with these prices, but if it's to deter upgraders, it's working. Granted, both flights were far from full in all cabins, so perhaps that's the reason for the high prices.
In any case, it's probably a good thing, since I saved money and got treated to an empty seat next to me in Plus both directions. ^ Although, I did get a bit jealous of some folks in Go spread across the 4 center seats, or even those in the window pairs who could raise the armrest... :-\
Plusgrade minimum bid was SEK 7500 (or USD 935) and SEK 7000 (or USD 870). As an aside, I'm not sure why it defaults to SEK instead of the currency of the flight origin, but whatever. Leading up to departure, these didn't change at all. Airport prices were simply ridiculous - ~DKK 8000 and ~USD 1200 (1400 from Go)
. I'm not sure what they're thinking with these prices, but if it's to deter upgraders, it's working. Granted, both flights were far from full in all cabins, so perhaps that's the reason for the high prices.In any case, it's probably a good thing, since I saved money and got treated to an empty seat next to me in Plus both directions.
^ Although, I did get a bit jealous of some folks in Go spread across the 4 center seats, or even those in the window pairs who could raise the armrest... :-\I stopped asking at the airport as the prices were allways so high
On a recent flight flight I saw a few people downgrade themselves from plus to go for the empty middle row
the flight was very empty. 😂
Mar 18, 2018, 12:37 pm
#732
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AC E50K *G - Amtrak SelectPlus
Posts: 231
Hey guys, can anyone that has had a plusgrade upgrade clear please tell me what it shows up as on their CC statement?
My card has since been compromised and my upgrades have cleared but no charges have come through yet and I'm afraid that my bank will deny these charges. They did say they can put in an extension to allow specific Vendor names but not sure how it will show up. Thanks.
My card has since been compromised and my upgrades have cleared but no charges have come through yet and I'm afraid that my bank will deny these charges. They did say they can put in an extension to allow specific Vendor names but not sure how it will show up. Thanks.
Mar 19, 2018, 3:02 am
#733
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 11,859
It will come up as a SAS charge in the same way as if you booked a ticket with SAS; no difference.
If upgrades have cleared I'm quite confident that your card has also been charged. Rest assured that you will hear from SAS if unable to charge your card.
If upgrades have cleared I'm quite confident that your card has also been charged. Rest assured that you will hear from SAS if unable to charge your card.
Mar 19, 2018, 11:32 am
#734
Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AC E50K *G - Amtrak SelectPlus
Posts: 231
Flying later today, I will update if any issues pop up.
Mar 26, 2018, 8:35 am
#735
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,191
Just saw this while bidding for a OSL-MXP flight:
Any clue what the 'discount prices' are?
Treat yourself to a SAS Upgrade this Easter
Fly more comfortably with SAS Upgrade over the Easter holidays. Between 20th – 28th March you will get discount prices if you place a bid for an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business for flights from Scandinavia, to the US and Asia. For flights from US and Asia travelling to Scandinavia, the period stretches over 31st March – 6th April.
It’s not too late to treat yourself to an extra comfortable travel experience by placing a bid for an upgrade here.
*The only flights travelling from Denmark that are upgradable from Go to Plus and Business with Easter campaign prices are those going to these destinations: Washington D.C., Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Beijing, Tokyo and Shanghai.
Fly more comfortably with SAS Upgrade over the Easter holidays. Between 20th – 28th March you will get discount prices if you place a bid for an upgrade to SAS Plus or SAS Business for flights from Scandinavia, to the US and Asia. For flights from US and Asia travelling to Scandinavia, the period stretches over 31st March – 6th April.
It’s not too late to treat yourself to an extra comfortable travel experience by placing a bid for an upgrade here.
*The only flights travelling from Denmark that are upgradable from Go to Plus and Business with Easter campaign prices are those going to these destinations: Washington D.C., Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Beijing, Tokyo and Shanghai.