upgrade using miles

Hi all
Off to Las Vegas on Thursday
Can i upgrade my PE ticket (p class i think ) to uc using my miles ?
cheers

Using this nifty little link
the-toolbox/fare-codes?code=P 8D
It seems you can using miles. I am sure there is someone who knows the new fare buckets much better than I

I have looked at the link and it's as clear as mud lol
How can i find out if any uc seats are left?

i have looked at the link and it's as clear as mud lol
how can i find out if ant uc seats are left

Ha ha, you have come to the right place.

First off, how did you get the P class - companion ticket, full PE reward booking, upgrade from a flexible economy ticket or reward booking in economy upgraded with an amex voucher?

Two of those options are not eligible for further upgrade to UC, choose wisely

It is not just UC seats you want it is a specific fare class, G which as any will tell you can be rarer than a striking gold in your back garden on the LGW routes.

[Neil]

You can call or do a dummy UC miles booking on the VS website to see if there are any miles seats available.

I imagine it will be unlikely but worth a try and keep checking even at the airport as it can change.

To be able to use miles to upgrade, there needs to be a full miles seat available, so just try and book an upper reward fare (fare using miles) for the dates you want to fly. ( and you also need the correct fare class to upgrade from )

If they show availability, the easiest way to do it is to phone flying club and they will fix you up.

There are other opportunities to upgrade but they require even more luck.

David

Ok, jumping ahead

Load check for Thursday kicked out 4 seats available in UC, 0 in PE and 9+ in Eco.

Huh, and a dummy booking states that there are G fares available.... better get on the phone now!!!

Oddly generous of VS Hope it isn't another site glitch.

Thanks all
I got my PE tickets with an upgrade with my virgin credit card 23500 miles and £440 well happy with that but would like to go UC if possible
i have 150000 miles and a companion ticket still on my account
i will also be going to Orlando in Sept or Oct when i can sort out my dates
cheers

23500 miles and £440

Errr ok, sounds like a reward redemption in Eco (in a sale) with a PE upgrade voucher from Amex.... technically not possible to go up another cabin I'm afraid, but give them a call and give it a pop.

Good luck 8D

Thanks joeyc
would it be better to phone now or ask at the airport on Thursday ...or both lol

well the G is available now... give them a call and try to nab it

If the agent says no today, def try at the airport on thursday as sometimes they just look at the fare code and not how you got it

I just looked and there is availability on Thursday in UC to Vegas. Don't hang around - call the Upper Class line and see if you can nab that seat! If your P fare is an upgraded economy fare (but not an Amex upgrade) or a full reward fare, you will be able to upgrade, provided you have enough miles. Good luck!

EDIT too slow typing all that! Doh.

Thank you all
Will ring now

Lol, Nick is clearly bored... changed the title eh

Waiting on tenterhooks neilmorris.... did you get it?

8D

said it is not possible ?|
will just have to ask in the airport

said it is not possible ?|
will just have to ask in the airport

Lol figured as much, but hoped for the best. Yep arrive early and def give it a pop at the airport.

Good luck 8D

ok if they say yes what is it going to cost me ...any ideas

Diff in surcharges to UC (not much) and 12500 miles all going well