Hi All,
Just spent over $3K on flexible economy tickets MEL-LAX for short visit, and found out that it costs 72,000 FF points to go on upgrade wait in each direction. Then I realized that if I really wanted to go J class, I should probably have spent 92,000 FF points per direction and only paid a few hundred dollars in 'taxes'. As I am platinum, it seems I have a reasonable chance of getting the upgrade but am now questioning my approach (operator said J still wide open and indicated that I am at the front of the queue - unless a CL customer applies).
I like a window seat, and am now in 56A up and 56K back. Should I instead cancel the points upgrade, relocate back to a row in the very front of economy (not a window) in the hope of getting a invitation through to J for free? [I saw from another post that seating position is a vital factor in getting upgraded in this way.]
Do many people pay 72000 points (one way) for such upgrades?
What dis-advantage would I suffer if I just purchased J with points outright?
If I decide to stay in economy, should I request the emergency door - what is the emergency exit seat like, e.g. more leg room / less space because of exit door?
Final note: I own my company, so effectively pay my own travel costs, and like to save points use for non-tax deductable family travel purposes. If I was in J, the main advantge that I imagine I would derive (that I really care about) is unlimited laptop usage and better sleeping.
Thanks,
Paul.
Just spent over $3K on flexible economy tickets MEL-LAX for short visit, and found out that it costs 72,000 FF points to go on upgrade wait in each direction. Then I realized that if I really wanted to go J class, I should probably have spent 92,000 FF points per direction and only paid a few hundred dollars in 'taxes'. As I am platinum, it seems I have a reasonable chance of getting the upgrade but am now questioning my approach (operator said J still wide open and indicated that I am at the front of the queue - unless a CL customer applies).
I like a window seat, and am now in 56A up and 56K back. Should I instead cancel the points upgrade, relocate back to a row in the very front of economy (not a window) in the hope of getting a invitation through to J for free? [I saw from another post that seating position is a vital factor in getting upgraded in this way.]
Do many people pay 72000 points (one way) for such upgrades?
What dis-advantage would I suffer if I just purchased J with points outright?
If I decide to stay in economy, should I request the emergency door - what is the emergency exit seat like, e.g. more leg room / less space because of exit door?
Final note: I own my company, so effectively pay my own travel costs, and like to save points use for non-tax deductable family travel purposes. If I was in J, the main advantge that I imagine I would derive (that I really care about) is unlimited laptop usage and better sleeping.
Thanks,
Paul.
