Upgrades on a VA coded MEL>SIN SQ flight

[carts79]

Hi All,

From what I can gather on the VFF website, I can book a full flight using points, but can't upgrade from Flexi Economy to Business on a VA coded MEL>SIN SQ flight

Can anyone confirm if I've got this right, and why this is the case?

I'm on Gold FF, & have enough points based on the miles calculation to upgrade, but not purchase a flight outright

Thanks in advance!

 

[williamsf1]

Hi All,

From what I can gather on the VFF website, I can book a full flight using points, but can't upgrade from Flexi Economy to Business on a VA coded MEL>SIN SQ flight

Can anyone confirm if I've got this right, and why this is the case?

I'm on Gold FF, & have enough points based on the miles calculation to upgrade, but not purchase a flight outright

Thanks in advance!

you can only upgrade on a VA marketed and operated flight . As this flight is operated by SQ you can't upgrade

 

[lukenet]

This is the bit where VA fails when competing with QANTAS.

International upgrades would be the single biggest item on my wish list as a platinum VFF.

 

[williamsf1]

This is the bit where VA fails when competing with QANTAS.

International upgrades would be the single biggest item on my wish list as a platinum VFF.

how is it a fail? sure VA has a smaller international network , but one advantage of a Velocity upgrade is you can confirm it up to 331 days in advance ( or when you make your booking)... not a lucky lottery like QF

 

[serfty]

This is the bit where VA fails when competing with QANTAS.

International upgrades would be the single biggest item on my wish list as a platinum VFF.

huh?!

You can't upgrade on Qantas fight numbers using QFF points unless the aircraft us QF operated.

In reality, the VA system is better if you are a VA SG or WP.

 

[trooper]

In fact in one can't upgrade* on the vast majority of airlines with "partner miles" or instruments.... the few exceptions (UA>LH fr'instance) only highlight the fact.....

* Sorry, I don't count the *A upgrade system.... Pricey in points/miles and only from the VERY highest Y fares...

 

[lukenet]

OK, maybe I have missed something.

I am VFF WP. How do I upgrade a seat when flying on a VA ticket to say SYD > LHR?

I know how to do this with QANTAS, how do I do it with VA?

 

[Fruitcake]

I know how to do this with QANTAS, how do I do it with VA?

You can only upgrade VA-operated sectors. If you're flying on VA29 or VA30, call and ask for an upgrade. If upgrade seats are available it will be confirmed on the spot - there are none of the upgrade lottery shennanigans that the QF system has.

 

[markis10]

OK, maybe I have missed something.

I am VFF WP. How do I upgrade a seat when flying on a VA ticket to say SYD > LHR?

I know how to do this with QANTAS, how do I do it with VA?

Point being made is you cannot do it with QF if for instance you fly EK metal.