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#834191 by chumba
08 Jan 2013, 01:26
Am flying JFK-LHR on Thursday in PE, G' s have become available on the later flight. (VS010 instead of VS046)

Wll cost me circa £500 and 42500 miles to upgrade two of us, (taxes change fees, and to buy the extra 26000 miles needed)

It will mean about 3 1/2 hrs CH time and obviously a nicer seat coming home. but with a short flight time is it worth the cost ?

I know many will say is it worth it to me but just want to gauge others opinions.

Thanks
#834195 by buns
08 Jan 2013, 05:43
Not so much my opinion, but that of Mrs Buns ): :

If such an option were to be presented to me, I would expected to do it, not only for the Clubhouse and the comfort on board, but also the use of Revivals - Mrs Buns would not let me forget it if I did not go for the G's

buns
#834202 by at240
08 Jan 2013, 08:42
Are you AU? If so, then I'd probably pass. Otherwise it's not a bad price for the upgrade, and personally I prefer the VS10 and find it much easier to sleep on it.
#834211 by pjh
08 Jan 2013, 09:59
As an only occasional flyer with no status, another yes vote from here. However, don't waste the on board time asleep......
#834214 by International Hitman
08 Jan 2013, 10:14
50/50 for me --- I sometimes prefer PE on shorter flights -- I find the seat more comfortable -- obviously no bar or bed but still good food, drink and crew.

Depends on my mood as I book the flight, I don't look at saving the money, more what I could buy for that on my travels.

Enjoy the flight whatever your choice

John
#834218 by HWVlover
08 Jan 2013, 10:44
Mrs Chumba would rather have dinner at The Fat Duck. ): ): ):
#834220 by Concorde RIP
08 Jan 2013, 10:51
If I had to make the choice, I probably wouldn't go for it for a short flight like that.

If I had the miles and didn't need to buy any, maybe, but £500? No, I wouldn't.

But then, maybe you just won the lottery!!!
#834227 by flabound
08 Jan 2013, 12:30
effectively 500 for the CH and revivals ,such a short flight the sleep aspect is hardly worth it..........IMO no. you could buy lounge access cheaper if it was that important
#834241 by chumba
08 Jan 2013, 14:30
Thanks everyone for your views

I do have the miles in my account so wouldn't have to buy them could do a straight purchase and only pay change fee and extra taxes, but then those miles (200k) are earmarked for 2 full G's for next years trip hence the need to purchase the extra miles.

I am not AU anymore so can't get into the CH without the ticket !

We are perfectly happy with PE and as mentioned it is a short flight so won't get much sleep, and we wouldn't be able to,use revivals on return due to a tight connection time at LHR.

So i think I've answered my own question there and Mrs Chumba likes the idea of using the money to go shopping with ! Apparently she needs another pair of boots and another handbag !

Thanks for the wisdom, I just hope the boots and handbag don't cost more than £500 :D
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