Upgrade possible at gate?

[stevelcqld]

Hey

Booked a reward seat BNE to LAX in econ for end of Jan, paid for the same for my wife. I have heard that at times you can buy a cheap upgrade to perm econ or J class at check in. Does Virgin offer this on int long haul flights?

Also as a Plat Velocity member, would I be more likely to get a free upgrade?

Cheers
Steve

 

[IainF]

The short answer to the questions are nope and probably nope. Sorry.

 

[Lowjhg]

But if the back of the bus is exceptionally full, you might find yourself bumped, that is of course if there are no club members in Y as well.

 

[Blinky]

Hey

Booked a reward seat BNE to LAX in econ for end of Jan, paid for the same for my wife. I have heard that at times you can buy a cheap upgrade to perm econ or J class at check in. Does Virgin offer this on int long haul flights?

Also as a Plat Velocity member, would I be more likely to get a free upgrade?

Cheers
Steve

I haven't tried with Virgin, but it certainly works with partner airlines. I upgraded from J to F on Etihad on a Melbourne to Abi Dhabi leg for $500. An absolute bargain.

 

[drewbles]

I've never seen VA offer a 'cheap' upgrade at checkin. As per any airline, expect to fly in the cabin you've booked in and you won't be disappointed. Anything else is just a bonus.

EY though, yes. I've heard many examples of it from multiple ports.