Thai - Pay on departure upgrade prices.

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http://www.thaiairways.com.au/vwm/upload/fabpics/THAI_DL_card_EC.pdf

Link has a chart that shows the price for on departure upgrades on Thai from ports around the world.

 

[yohy?!]

Cheaper to buy US miles at 100% bonus then redeem for Thai J & F flights

 

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Cheaper to buy US miles at 100% bonus then redeem for Thai J & F flights

That sounds interesting, how does that work??

 

[yohy?!]

That sounds interesting, how does that work??

Take a look...

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....rograms/us-dividend-miles-buy-gift-21844.html

 

[samh004]

Well the rates aren't that bad, so long as you're not in Australia

Cool that you can upgrade from Economy to First too.

 

[drfs]

Wouldn't it be great if every airline did this and was open about the cost?

 

[JohnK]

If all airlines had on departure upgrade charts/prices then would anyone actually book a higher class airfare?

 

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If all airlines had on departure upgrade charts/prices then would anyone actually book a higher class airfare?

A lot of the tickets you refer to are probably booked through TA's by company's and individuals. I couldn't imagine any TA telling a customer to book a lower class fare and then try for an on departure upgrade if they didn't have to.

The on departure upgrade is not guaranteed and there are other airlines that do it. I know VAustralia was doing it and I'm sure I have read that Emirates was sending letters out to people asking them if they wanted to pay for an upgrade.

Personally I cannot understand why an airline would allow its most valuable seats to fly unfilled if they have the chance to fill them at a reasonable price.

 

[albatross710]

Has anyone had recent experience with the on departure upgrades?

Has price fluctuated? General experience on availabilities please.

Looking at BNE-BKK-BNE.

 

[LR09WA]

I booked business class back from coughet to Perth the other week, We found the price not only reasonable but worthwhile!!

 

[albatross710]

I booked business class back from coughet to Perth the other week, We found the price not only reasonable but worthwhile!!

Thanks for this.

 

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Has anyone had recent experience with the on departure upgrades?

Has price fluctuated? General experience on availabilities please.

Looking at BNE-BKK-BNE.

These are the latest prices that I can find.

http://www.thaiairways.com.au/vwm/upload/fabpics/THAI_DL_card_EC.pdf

You also need to ensure that the economy ticket you book is upgradeable.

It is also worth checking expert flyer for the next few days to see if there are still J seats available (probably would be). If they have an empty seat they will fill it for the upgrade price.

 

[albatross710]

You also need to ensure that the economy ticket you book is upgradeable.

I read on flyertalk that they were upgrading award tix as well. On this trip we are actually travelling on 1 x *A redemption using KF miles and 1 paid tix. I won' set my heart on it but if it comes off then it will be a bonus.

 

[markfitz1]

I've done this twice now, no problems mel-bkk-mel. First time 34 business seats only 6 filled, second time 7 seats filled, can;t go wrong.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I've done this twice now, no problems mel-bkk-mel. First time 34 business seats only 6 filled, second time 7 seats filled, can;t go wrong.

Do you get the J points?

 

[markfitz1]

Do you get the J points?

I'm only a member of qantas ff, so no I never even gave a thought to points. Thai air isn't a member.

 

[Isochronous]

I'm only a member of qantas ff, so no I never even gave a thought to points. Thai air isn't a member.

Try crediting to Aegean - you may well already have *A Gold or be very close with J return!

 

[Aussie_flyer]

For everybodys info you can now only do paid upgrades on Q class and higher fare class on TG. discount V and W are no longer eligibile. Nor are award bookings.

Prices right now are AUD716 east coast australia to BKK, and USD690 BKK to East coast australia.

you generally won't accrue mileage but you never know your luck

 

[markfitz1]

For everybodys info you can now only do paid upgrades on Q class and higher fare class on TG. discount V and W are no longer eligibile. Nor are award bookings.

Prices right now are AUD716 east coast australia to BKK, and USD690 BKK to East coast australia.

you generally won't accrue mileage but you never know your luck

Conditions: Upgrade surcharges cannot be pre-booked and are only available for sale at the airport check-in counter before each flight sector. Upgrade surcharges are applicable to normal fare types booked in Economy Class 'Q' and above and for travel on THAI operated aircraft only with three digit flight numbers. Upgrade surcharges do not apply to revenue tickets booked in 'V' or 'W' class both internationally or domestically, industry or agent discount tickets, frequent flyer redemption tickets and barter tickets. Child or infant discounts do not apply. Any additional taxes incurred with the upgrade are at the expense of the passenger. Frequent flyer mileage earned will be based on the original fare paid.