Virgin Atlantic - Bid for Upgrade (Master thread)
May 21, 2024, 6:08 pm
#136
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum, JP Platinum, KF Gold
Posts: 3
May 26, 2024, 11:39 am
#137
Join Date: Apr 2024
Posts: 4
Forgive me for being such a noob.
I'm hoping to win an upgrade on VS129 LHR-TPA on Oct 13th, but the UC seats have been greyed out ever since the flight went on sale. A few of them over the months have become occupied, but all of the empty seats still show as grey.
We are currently booked in PE. Can anyone tell me if these seats are actually available, or if they'll open them up at a later date?
At some point I was able to place a bid, and because so many seats were grey, yet vacant, I bid less than $600. Should I increase this?
I'm hoping to win an upgrade on VS129 LHR-TPA on Oct 13th, but the UC seats have been greyed out ever since the flight went on sale. A few of them over the months have become occupied, but all of the empty seats still show as grey.
We are currently booked in PE. Can anyone tell me if these seats are actually available, or if they'll open them up at a later date?
At some point I was able to place a bid, and because so many seats were grey, yet vacant, I bid less than $600. Should I increase this?
May 27, 2024, 7:46 pm
#138
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 6
I have a miles ticket from LHR to LAX in Premium. I read through the thread but it wasn't clear to me, so hope someone can help. When you bid for an upgrade from PE to UC on a flight departing from LHR - are you charged just the bid amount (eg 800 GBP), or are you charged the bid amount and any difference for higher fees that VS charges between PE and UC? Thanks!
May 28, 2024, 4:33 am
#139
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 21
I have a miles ticket from LHR to LAX in Premium. I read through the thread but it wasn't clear to me, so hope someone can help. When you bid for an upgrade from PE to UC on a flight departing from LHR - are you charged just the bid amount (eg 800 GBP), or are you charged the bid amount and any difference for higher fees that VS charges between PE and UC? Thanks!
Jun 3, 2024, 9:52 am
#140
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Burlingame, CA
Programs: TK Miles & Smiles, CM ConnectMiles, AA Advantage
Posts: 2,130
Hello - I have an award ticket in Economy Classic issued by AF on their tkt stock. Am I right to assume that my only recourse for an upgrade to PE should be handled at the airport since a non VS issued tkt does not qualify for bidding?
For Economy Delight I guess I can change my seat on my reservation and pay the extra fee. Can Skyteam Elite + members get these seats for free on the day of dept.?
For Economy Delight I guess I can change my seat on my reservation and pay the extra fee. Can Skyteam Elite + members get these seats for free on the day of dept.?
Jun 13, 2024, 12:47 pm
#142
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1
Can you bid on multiple cabins at the same time? So if you are booked in Economy, bid for Premium and Upper class. Will the system first check if you win the upper class bid then check for the premium bid? It does allow you to choose multiple cabins but I did not go all the way to the checkout window.