"We'll use our miles to upgrade."
I do a great deal of custom European tour planning. Some folks don't relish the idea of an escorted tour, so we plan an individual itinerary and I help them know how to navigate the trains, sightseeing options, etc.
Something I've heard an awful lot of this year is folks who fully expect to book a coach airfare and upgrade with miles. They've been saving these miles sometimes for years and this is always what they've had in mind for using them. It's a wonderful plan. I mean, if that isn't why God made miles..what's the use?
The problem is that, in order to snag one of the 1.73 seats on any given flight designated as a mileage upgrade seat, you need to book waaaaay in advance. (i.e., this summer it isn't going to happen my friend!)
It's frustrating to me too. I hate having to explain to people why they will either have to ride in coach or cough up mucho dinero.
Bottom line: If you expect to do a business class mileage upgrade to Europe, let's plan in the fall for next summer. Okay?
Something I've heard an awful lot of this year is folks who fully expect to book a coach airfare and upgrade with miles. They've been saving these miles sometimes for years and this is always what they've had in mind for using them. It's a wonderful plan. I mean, if that isn't why God made miles..what's the use?
The problem is that, in order to snag one of the 1.73 seats on any given flight designated as a mileage upgrade seat, you need to book waaaaay in advance. (i.e., this summer it isn't going to happen my friend!)
It's frustrating to me too. I hate having to explain to people why they will either have to ride in coach or cough up mucho dinero.
Bottom line: If you expect to do a business class mileage upgrade to Europe, let's plan in the fall for next summer. Okay?
posted by Catherine Banks at 5:50 PM
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