UpgradeMe pricing and success

[traceyy]

just upgraded to J for flight tomorrow MLB - LST $105 think they took my money and sent me the upgrade email before i hit the go button lol so immediate confirmation as such.

 

[Oneworldplus2]

Booked SYD-OOL a few weeks ago for $99 per person (2 people on itinerary) one way.

Received the upgrade bid via email tonight for a flight well over a week in advance.



l'd bid "maybe" $80 - $90, but the flight is just over an hour, l don't see the value in this one at all.

Minimum bid is $150 per person.

$99 x 2
$150 x 2

= too much for a 1 hr 20min flight.

 

[Harthagan]

Yeah same situation for me. $150 they're having a laugh!

 

[Must...Fly!]

You do have to protect revenue in the J cabin otherwise everyone would buy the cheapest Y ticket and upgrade.

Keep in mind you get lounge access, priority check in etc too, but as a Platinum I already get most of the perks so the upgrade is only the on-board experience.

 

[Oneworldplus2]

Agreed, but it seems like a targeted upgrade bid and Virgin doesn't have to give you instant confirmation either.

 

[Oneworldplus2]

Funnily enough, Qantas send me a bid for the way down (OOL - SYD), starting at $160pp.

 

[Harthagan]

Keep in mind you get lounge access, priority check in etc too, but as a Platinum I already get most of the perks so the upgrade is only the on-board experience.

Yup it's much better value for someone with no status. As a platinum you already have economy X and all other benefits. Basically paying $150 for a chicken sandwich and a comfier seat for a 1hr flight.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Yup it's much better value for someone with no status. As a platinum you already have economy X and all other benefits. Basically paying $150 for a chicken sandwich and a comfier seat for a 1hr flight.

Even the latter is arguable, especially if you get row 3. But it's not aimed at WP's so I don't care!

 

[knagelli]

What are your thoughts about minimum bid amount $150 for an upgrade to Biz on MEL-CNS flight.

 

[Harthagan]

I'd definitely go for it. 3hr flight and a proper meal is worth it to me for $150, although I never have seen an offer that good

 

[knagelli]

I'd definitely go for it. 3hr flight and a proper meal is worth it to me for $150, although I never have seen an offer that good

Apologies , it is 240 now. I was messing up with all my upcoming books so it could have been for a different flight.

 

[Must...Fly!]

What are your thoughts about minimum bid amount $150 for an upgrade to Biz on MEL-CNS flight.

It really depends. I deem it as good value but that said, as a WP I probably would rather the $150 in my pocket.

 

[Mattg]

This thread has been rather quiet lately.

Interesting to note that Economy Lite fares (formerly Getaway) are no longer eligible to upgrade using an upgrade bid (or Velocity points).

 

[muppet]

I think with J fares so cheap on VA at the moment …. anyone mildly interested would be better off just buying a J saver fare up front.

 

[BNEFlyer]

I think with J fares so cheap on VA at the moment …. anyone mildly interested would be better off just buying a J saver fare up front.

I booked BNE-CNS in J this week for less than $300 each way. Y was much cheaper (obviously) and I could have used points but had Travel Bank credit to use.

 

[Mattg]

I have an Economy Choice booking from ADL to MEL which cost $59. The minimum upgrade bid is $50 - seems pretty cheap!

 

[BNEFlyer]

Wow. I have never seen an upgrade bid for under $100. I'd go for it and bid $60.

 

[Notyourbag]

Do these business upgrades come with lounge access?

 

[jase05]

Do these business upgrades come with lounge access?

Yes.

 

[TMP]

Unsuccessful bid from Gold member + 1. Sat 20/11 BNK-MEL. Bid +$10 above minimum ($105 each). J class went out 1 empty after having 4 seats avail 5 days prior. Bit thankful in end as there was a upset toddler for most of the flight in Row 1.