International Points Upgrade before dropping a status level

[jackthomas]

I've been looking at some flights to LA with both Virgin & Qantas (as gold with both) and Virgin looks much better value..

Does anybody know if I upgrade to J using points as a gold, would the upgrade be void if I dropped to Silver before the flight? Since upgrading on long haul is a gold+Plat exclusive benefit.

Not sure I'll manage to maintain gold since I'm booking with QF more often now but this could be a deciding factor...

 

[CJEMNMAC]

T&C's show that as Gold you can redeem for upgrades and makes no reference to the status at time of travel.

It would seem the ability to upgrade is a benefit ofthatGold status and is the determining factor.

I really cannot see VA cancelling upgrades based on status at a future point in time.

Just my thoughts but you may wish to confirm with VA

 

[williamsf1]

I've been looking at some flights to LA with both Virgin & Qantas (as gold with both) and Virgin looks much better value..

Does anybody know if I upgrade to J using points as a gold, would the upgrade be void if I dropped to Silver before the flight? Since upgrading on long haul is a gold+Plat exclusive benefit.

Not sure I'll manage to maintain gold since I'm booking with QF more often now but this could be a deciding factor...

Do the upgrade before you drop to silver and you will be OK ...

 

[pythonisman]

You get issued a new e-ticket in a new class of travel, as long as you don't need to change anything (which is a general rule before doing a points upgrade anyway, as changing things is a nightmare) then you should remain "OK to fly"

My understanding/opinion and interpretation of the conditions is the benefit limited to WP/SG is the ability to upgrade a flight, not the ability to fly on an upgraded fare (e.g. I could book a flight for me and another person without status, and upgrade both of us)

So you should (IMHO) be fine - go for it before the upgrade seat disappears!