Award Seat in Different Class?

[snailstail]

Hey all. I almost have enough points for a one-way flight in business. I'm thinking of trying business class for the first time. Is it possible to book an award seat in business one-leg and economy the other with points+pay? I can't seem to do it on the Velocity web site. If I booked two one-way flights, it's massively more expensive.

 

[Carlous Moochous]

depending on where you want to go, may I suggest you purchase a flexi fare and use points to upgrade (it's half priced upgrades at the moment) so your points might go a little further.

 

[leemin]

depending on where you want to go, may I suggest you purchase a flexi fare and use points to upgrade (it's half priced upgrades at the moment) so your points might go a little further.

I'd second this. You'll be able to go business in both directions then!

 

[Jousams]

Check award seat availability to avoid disappointment though!


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[Moopere]

Check award seat availability to avoid disappointment though!


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Yes, extremely important this to avoid buying flexi tickets at 2-3x the price and then finding no upgrade class availability. I usually ring first, check availability, then _immediately_ book the flexi, ring back and upgrade all within a few minutes.

 

[snailstail]

I can't upgrade on long haul international right? It's only for gold and platinum members? And I would ideally like a confirmed business seat. Upgrades aren't confirmed until near the flight? Thanks for all your help.

 

[Moopere]

DJ upgrades are confirmed right away. But ... without status I think you are right, no upgrades for long haul. In fact, snooping around the veloctiy site right now I don't even think status allow long haul upgrades (though I am sure I read it somewhere that this had changed / was going to change).

Given your original problem then, I'd be tempted to see if a travel agent could help, or perhaps just give Virgin a call and ask them if its possible and what it might cost without committing yourself.