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Upgrade with Virgin Holidays

PostPosted: 27 May 2004, 15:10
by a11p0rt
Hi everyone.

I have been reading a few of the posts about upgrades and was wondering if someone could clarify something for me.

I am a member of Flying Club and have 25k miles at the moment.

We are booked to fly economy LHR - Miami in November.

Can I use my Flying Club miles to upgrade me and my wife one way to PE?

If so, do I do it in advance or at the airport?

Thanks.

Nick

PostPosted: 27 May 2004, 15:35
by Bazz
Hi Nick and welcome,

You should be able to upgrade (subject to availability) I think it is 10k miles one way, for a qualifying economy fare upgrade to PE.

Call Flying Club, they will deal with your request.

PostPosted: 27 May 2004, 15:44
by a11p0rt
Thanks Bazz. Tried calling Flying Club but they say Virgin Holidays is not a qualifying fare.

D'oh!

PostPosted: 27 May 2004, 16:16
by Bazz
Nick,

You can still try when you check-in, it has been known for non-qualifying fare pax to be allowed to upgrade on the day.

Good luck!

PostPosted: 27 May 2004, 17:27
by Matt
I've tried on many occasions to upgrade VH tickets and never worked.

This isn't due to lack of seats either!! The last time I tried I was turned down at the ticket desk, but then I asked about an upgrade at check-in and was given an operational one:D:D

Go figure!!

Matt

PostPosted: 27 May 2004, 23:57
by RichardMannion
V-Holidays tickets for economy are booked in V class as per my guide:
http://www.v-flyer.com/codes.asp

So using points is not possible, however you could try for a paid upgrade on the day of departure - I have done this before on VH tickets.

Thanks,
Richard

PostPosted: 28 May 2004, 12:07
by Matt
Thats also very true Richard. I've done that too[8D]

Although, fully paid UC for me tomorrow:D:D[8D]:D:D

Can't wait......

Matt