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Old Aug 8, 2024, 2:50 pm
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Originally Posted by mlin32
RUN - ORY : at enregistrement, offered Y to J for 549€ or 78 400 mls. Took a mix of miles and cash and accepted the upgrade.
It's a bargain for such a long flight and worths a stay in purgatory for a little while .
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Old Aug 9, 2024, 12:20 am
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J to F ~ 2200€ OLCI :
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Old Aug 9, 2024, 12:48 pm
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DUB-AMS Y to J €199 or 9300 miles, got op-upt at the gate.
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 6:44 am
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I saw the iPad of the cabin crew on one of my recent flight and noticed the black NDPU sign near my name . So my purgatory stay is confirmed and extended . I don't really know why, as I didn't benefit from paid upgrades for quite a while.
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 7:34 am
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Originally Posted by Goldorak
I saw the iPad of the cabin crew on one of my recent flight and noticed the black NDPU sign near my name . So my purgatory stay is confirmed and extended . I don't really know why, as I didn't benefit from paid upgrades for quite a while.
I believe the algorithm considers as well if the status PAX is flying regularly J and F .
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 7:34 am
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CDG-NRT (AF0246 Boeing 777-300ER - 14 hours) - Economy (N & K classes). Upgrade offers at online check-in to PE £280 and to Business £720. PE has 17 available and business has 25 available.
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 9:54 am
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Originally Posted by Goldorak
I saw the iPad of the cabin crew on one of my recent flight and noticed the black NDPU sign near my name . So my purgatory stay is confirmed and extended . I don't really know why, as I didn't benefit from paid upgrades for quite a while.
What mean "NDPU" ?
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 9:58 am
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Originally Posted by DiamondSM
What mean "NDPU" ?
NDPU means No Discount on Paid Upgrades, i.e. full price upgrade prices if enquired about or proactively offered -
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by Bullspread
I believe the algorithm considers as well if the status PAX is flying regularly J and F .
possibly indeed.
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 4:29 pm
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Originally Posted by samirs
NDPU means No Discount on Paid Upgrades, i.e. full price upgrade prices if enquired about or proactively offered -
Thanks for the info. On my next trip I will check this.
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Old Aug 24, 2024, 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by samirs
CDG-NRT (AF0246 Boeing 777-300ER - 14 hours) - Economy (N & K classes). Upgrade offers at online check-in to PE £280 and to Business £720. PE has 17 available and business has 25 available.
is this a good deal for upgrade to PE? Will a better deal be available at the boarding gates?
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Old Aug 25, 2024, 2:08 am
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Originally Posted by samirs
is this a good deal for upgrade to PE? Will a better deal be available at the boarding gates?
I think A GOOD DEAL is very subjective, to one person it can be to another not so much.

I tend to upg to J and I use the metric of 40-50€ per hour maximum if its under that I find it a good deal personally.... but many people pay double that for upgrades 😀
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Old Aug 25, 2024, 3:01 am
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Will a better deal be available at the boarding gates?
Highly unlikely.
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Old Aug 25, 2024, 6:00 am
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Originally Posted by samirs
is this a good deal for upgrade to PE? Will a better deal be available at the boarding gates?
A textbook YMMV situation.
I know I wouldn't pay a single dollar for a premium economy upgrade, unless I am stuck in a bad Y seat.

It's unlikely price will get better though
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Old Aug 26, 2024, 2:38 pm
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MRS-AMS, 89 EUR from Y to J
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