Flex economy + Classic upgrade and individual legs

[ero]

Hello AFF travellers and friends,

I have currently booked 2x tickets MEL-BOG on classic flight reward economy but I really want to travel Businesss.

My thought is purchase 2x economy flex MEL-BOG, refund the existing booking (get the points back, otherwise I won't have enough), then classic upgrade to business using MMB.

I've noticed on my current Classic Flight Reward booking:

• MEL-SYD - upgradeable
• SYD-DFW - upgradable
• DFW-BOG - not upgradeable
• BOG-MIA - not upgradeable
• MIA-LAX - not upgradeable
• LAX-MEL - upgradeable

My questions:

1. Assuming a flex economy ticket also makes certain flights 'not upgradable' (eg BOG-MIA), if I upgrade the LAX-MEL to business, would this give me lounge access and priority boarding in BOG?
2. If I have to cancel my trip, I understand the flex tickets can be refunded, but I'm wondering if the upgrade points (assuming accepted) are also fully refundable?

Any other recommendations to maximise points / pay for business to Bogota are also appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[vhojm]

Hello AFF travellers and friends,

I have currently booked 2x tickets MEL-BOG on classic flight reward economy but I really want to travel Businesss.

My thought is purchase 2x economy flex MEL-BOG, refund the existing booking (get the points back, otherwise I won't have enough), then classic upgrade to business using MMB.

I've noticed on my current Classic Flight Reward booking:

• MEL-SYD - upgradeable
• SYD-DFW - upgradable
• DFW-BOG - not upgradeable
• BOG-MIA - not upgradeable
• MIA-LAX - not upgradeable
• LAX-MEL - upgradeable

My questions:

1. Assuming a flex economy ticket also makes certain flights 'not upgradable' (eg BOG-MIA), if I upgrade the LAX-MEL to business, would this give me lounge access and priority boarding in BOG?
2. If I have to cancel my trip, I understand the flex tickets can be refunded, but I'm wondering if the upgrade points (assuming accepted) are also fully refundable?

Any other recommendations to maximise points / pay for business to Bogota are also appreciated.

Thank you.

1. No You will not have lounge access in Bogota.
2. Your points are only deducted if the upgrade is confirmed which will take place in the week of the flight. Depending on your status and time of year, this will determine your upgrade priority and it certainly is not guaranteed.