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Reward Seat Release Patterns Have Changed Fundamentally is an article written by the AFF editorial team:
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In July my partner and I were flying CDG>DXB>SIN on Emirates with a J redemption on the first leg and then Y for the second. We managed to book 2x seats in F for both legs about 2 days before departure from CDG.In 2023, you’re most likely to find EmiratesFirst Class availability within a day or two of departure
I feel that this style of release is a devaluation for status members, particularly gold and silver, who are unable to request seats being released.
I feel that this style of release is a devaluation for status members, particularly gold and silver, who are unable to request seats being released.
Once upon a time, we could actually fly somewhere and wing it from there!I don't understand how anyone can plan booking a few days ahead? I need hotels, tours, restaurants etc all booked...and unless I have flights in place, how do I plan all that?
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Agree - for most people this simply isn't feasible especially these days. The only way this would work for me (and I'd wager most) is if I already had the trip booked and hoped to upgrade/book a premium seat and it turns out to be good luck if you succeed at the last minute. However, for that to work, you'd need ticket flexibility or be prepared to incur penalties to change the original flight, which isn't feasible/ideal either.I don't understand how anyone can plan booking a few days ahead? I need hotels, tours, restaurants etc all booked...and unless I have flights in place, how do I plan all that?
Not to mention that unless you are a resident of the country you're travelling to, you'll need proof of a return flight ticket.I don't understand how anyone can plan booking a few days ahead? I need hotels, tours, restaurants etc all booked...and unless I have flights in place, how do I plan all that?
Good point.Not to mention that unless you are a resident of the country you're travelling to, you'll need proof of a return flight ticket.
This article is depressing! I've been itching for Sept to finish so I can book Business seats from Sydney to Amsterdam (return), either on Singapore or Emirates for Sept 2024. That's the way I've done it for years.Agree - for most people this simply isn't feasible especially these days. The only way this would work for me (and I'd wager most) is if I already had the trip booked and hoped to upgrade/book a premium seat and it turns out to be good luck if you succeed at the last minute. However, for that to work, you'd need ticket flexibility or be prepared to incur penalties to change the original flight, which isn't feasible/ideal either.
In the Uber short notice but extremely flexible case, you would book a fully flex / refundable paid flight while waiting for something rewarding to open up!Not to mention that unless you are a resident of the country you're travelling to, you'll need proof of a return flight ticket.
Yep. Although that's quite a lot of money to have tied up and potential commit if nothing does open up. If you're someone who ordinarily books flex tickets regardless, it's a muchness I suppose, but I suspect most people don't do that, especially for leisure.In the Uber short notice but extremely flexible case, you would book a fully flex / refundable paid flight while waiting for something rewarding to open up!
I’d do that.
I've only been asked for this in the US.Not to mention that unless you are a resident of the country you're travelling to, you'll need proof of a return flight ticket.
If you only ever fly on one airline and don't plan far ahead, it's fine. Otherwise, it's terrible.I also prefer batch releases. This is an improvement in my view. Long may it continue.
Try Japan Air since they fly to amsterdam from tokyo.. every sept i use to do that..This article is depressing! I've been itching for Sept to finish so I can book Business seats from Sydney to Amsterdam (return), either on Singapore or Emirates for Sept 2024. That's the way I've done it for years.