SEA1K4EVR

What does the weather have to do with upgrades?

C-F chances are always decent.

ainternational

Um, while I agree that the weather doesn't impact upgrades typically, I think it may impact loading, eh? For instance, when it's 110 degrees F and 99% humidity, I was hoping that perhaps less folks are making the trip, than say, during the height of tourist season?

Of course I know very little about DXB, hence my solicitation for your thoughts...

SEA1K4EVR

True... definitely less tourists in the summer (presumably). I misunderstood your statement as "since it's hot, I really hope I get to fly in first".

I went last November for the first time... really enjoyed it and I'd like to go back a spend a few more days. I didn't have time to see everything during my short visit.

ainternational

This will be my first time as well, certainly looking forward to it despite the heat. Let me know if you have any recommendations. Where did you stay?

DEN

Flight 977 departing DXB on Wed 20 Apr was the old config 777, which presumabily means that 976 departing IAD on 18 Apr was also. I ask a FA about the equipment swap and her comment was that it happens 3-4 times a month, usually with little notice. I had forgotten how much more personal space you have on the old config, but the layflats are definately more comfortable when trying to sleep!

DEN

mymiles2go

I'd be curious if there's a pattern to when it goes old-biz - as in something like every Monday or what-not.

Fwiw, it was new-biz IAD-DXB on the 16th and then DXB-IAD on the 18th, (obvious of course, since those are tied together, just noting it).

ainternational

Curious if they offered you anything? On a similar flight to NRT from SFO they immediately presented all C and F pax with an apology letter and some number of RDM I can no longer remember.

DEN

Nothing was offered nor was the aircraft swap mentioned over the PA system during boarding or the flight. I did receive a apology from the Agent when I checked in because they moved my seat, but I retained the window as I wanted. just on the opposite side. I'm sure there were a number of people who were pleased as more C Class upgrade seats were available at the last moment. Regardless of the configuration, it's still better than E+ or E-!

I kinda was expecting it to be a bit dirty and worn out, but it was clean, fully functional and as good appearance wise as the new config I flew over in.

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mh3265a

I flew out IAD-DXB on 19 April and had the new configuration. Returning on 25 April we had the older version. No apologies or note that it had changed. We only knew because our Pageonce app indicated an automatic change in seats.

I find the DXB staff to be horrific. I offered to pay from C-F but they said it wasn't available yet there were 4 F seats available....not good business.

DEN

Just out of curiosity, did you try for a paid upgrade at check in or at the gate? Although I see the same staff in both places, they seem much more disorganized and frazzled at the gate.

DEN

mh3265a

I actually tried in both places. The gentlemen at the gate was VERY frazzled but the bag check-in area was less busy but still didn't understand the rules.

And - NO apology for change in configuration of aircraft. I don't need anything, per se, because I was still confirmed in C-class but they need to up their game at DXB.

DEN

That is a shame, lost revenue & a unhappy customer. Although they only turn one flight a day, they have been doing it since 2008(?). They should have a understanding of the rules by now.

An email to United might be in order.

DEN

ozstamps

Looking to take a trip to Dubai (DXB) in a few weeks as fare levels are not too silly and a lot of miles -- about 19,000 real miles from west cost for ~$2,500 in M.

In the experience from those here who have flown it, do NC upgrades usually come thru in the end most times? Have no idea of the usual C loads.

Showing zero NC all the days each way I am looking at, but what is new with CONITED 2011.

1Ks on 'M' fares should be fine, even on the day, but never hurts to check usual patterns.

With 2 pax, getting cleared ahead of flight day is handy so as to get 2 seats togrther.

IAD-ACCRA (ACC) is Plan "B" and again showing Zero "I" class for days either side of what we need to fly in July, if those here have some peersonal experience to offer.

Thanks in advance for input.

schley

I have taken the DXB flight to IAD and vice versa probably 10 times in the last 2 years. I have made 8 of my 10 upgrades with SWU's. Those are the only 2 SWU's that haven't cleared for me in my 3 years as a 1k.

The DXB flight does have the new config thus you have a few less seats obviously. If the lowest is an M fare if it goes to DM and you still waiting I would say you still have a 2/3rd chance.

I would split the PNR personally just to be sure.

You do know it is hotter then hell here now right? Are you going to stay in Dubai or using it to launch somewhere else?

SkiAdcock

Don't forget there's the Dubai Do June 24-27th, if your dates overlap.

Cheers.