V-Flyer

This forum has a lot to answer for. A few years ago I was happy enough pottering to and from MCO a couple of times a year. I'd wait for a sale and book a good priced economy fare....maybe even reduce the cost by doing miles plus money

Then I started reading the Trip Reports.....they spoke of the joys of being "beyond the curtain" in both PE and the mythical Upper Class.....I was tempted....and I have been fortunate enough to try both, taking advantage of some good sale fares

In further reading, I learned of the joys of upgrades...which was the best way/cheapest/best use of miles. It's a maths conundrum that wasn't covered in school (maybe it should be ) I decided that ugrading to Upper from an M sounded like the best bet...I still earn more miles and TP's and I don't have to save forever to get enough for a full redemption.

To get to the point I have been saving up my miles for a little while now and have just managed to score two G's to and from MCO next year . These were upgraded from a M fare (To think I didnt even know what that was a little while ago!!)

So to cut a ramble short...thank you to all of you . The information here is invaluable and has enabled me to make proper use of my miles, plus told me how to actually go about it!!

I can't believe that the G's were also availible on the dates I wanted too...bonus!

G's, MCO, out and back. You need to buy a lottery ticket, clearly Lady Luck is smiling on you today.

Welcome to the Inner Sanctum. ;-). And well done on getting Gs to MCO!! That puts you in the place of the gods! (well
Mr. Buns at least!)

Congratulations! Enjoy your trip.

That's fab news Amo, just fab. Enjoy your trip, and the build up to it.

That's great! I hope you have a wonderful time . Looking forward to seeing your trip report afterwards

Great news on those G's! Well done!

Well done. Join the club. I have same upgrades for MCO both ways for next year. Probably not the same dates but it does show it can be done.
Dick D

Congratulatins on grabbing those G's so far in advance

As for other tips and hints you may have picked up from V Flyers

Well done

buns

Congratulations from me too. I too, never believed I would be able to fly UC except for the tricks of the trade learned on here.

Didn't you also win a Gold card last year? In which case, definitely go out and buy a lottery ticket. Lady Luck is definitely shining on you!

First of huge congratulations on the MCO G's Great work

Secondly, I agree this forum is a warm & friendly place with a wealth of information and experience which is offered freely for our benefit...awesome! Thank you from me tooooo

I have learnt a lot from here, so my thanks to posters old and new I'm glad I can subsequently pass on some of this knowledge to any in need.

Safe travels all

honey lamb wrote:Didn't you also win a Gold card last year?

Correct Honey Lamb, that's what started it all!!

Having a glimpse into the joys of the Clubhouse meant I HAD to fly Upper Class...at least once....of course once you have tried it once......there is no going back

That feeling when you managed to get Gs is just impossible to describe ! Well done !

Ditto from me .... thanks to this forum I managed to get our first pair of G's to LAX, it cost the same price as a PE flight, I couldn't believe it

Same situation for me wiltshire ! When are you going ?

julmops wrote:That feeling when you managed to get Gs is just impossible to describe ! Well done !

Completely true.

You smile to yourself when you get them. Again in the CH and then on the plane. And you keep smiling all the time in between.