|
Trip Planning Florida Florida Holiday Planning Questions, Suggestions and Tips. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
12 Aug 18, 05:46 PM |
#1
|
|
Proud to wear my Ears
|
Upgrading to Upper Class (Virgin)
I’d never really considered upgrading our economy seats before but watching videos online it’s very tempting.
What kind of prices can we expect and would you recommend?
__________________
December 2006 (17 days) - Pop Century Resort January 2018 (21 days) - Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort January 2019 (21 days) - Beach Club Resort |
|
|
12 Aug 18, 05:58 PM |
#2
|
Imagineer
Join Date: May 17
Location: Sussex
|
It's an unpopular opinion on here but I don't personally think UC is worth the cost. I think a lot of the added value is mental, rather than tangible benefits. For me, I only upgrade from PE (which I do think is worth the money for the wide and comfortable seat) if I don't want someone reclining into my space.
I don't factor lounge use in at all, but living where I do, I can be from my house to gate in under half an hour so don't spend loads of time in the airport. As for price, it can be quite complicated depending what ticket code your economy seats are booked under. As you may effectively have to pay for a whole new set of tickets, quite a few of the fare codes cannot be upgraded. You would have to contact who you booked the flights through and ask for an upgrade price. If through VS directly, there may be an upgrade price listed in the manage booking area - keep checking, as the prices fluctuate. Edited at 05:59 PM. |
12 Aug 18, 06:16 PM |
#3
|
|
Trainee Dibber
Join Date: Oct 03
|
Would only ever upgrade to PE unless you definitely want the extra luggage or need to sleep on the way home because you have to go straight to work.
__________________
Simon |
|
|
12 Aug 18, 06:19 PM |
#4
|
|
Imagineer
|
I’ve flown UC before and can highly recommend it. In fact I have another Uc booked in November. If you are flying from LHR you get access to the UC lounge which has a haridfessers & hot tub!
For prices I would say anywhere from £200-£2000 it can range very wildly
__________________
Ongoing 50+ day trip report https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1266847 |
|
|
12 Aug 18, 06:21 PM |
#5
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Jul 14
Location: The Tiki Room.
|
We upgrade a lot. I really care not what other people think but I like the Lounge, the bigger space and the better food in UC.
We are always in PE and never Econ from the off. I have paid £43 to upgrade to UC, £86 and just over £100. I wont pay more than £150. I am currently monitoring an Oct 18 date and they want over £1200 at the moment. About as much chance of me paying that as hiring a car from Dollar. I lay money I will get it within my self imposed budget.
__________________
"PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..." ''I drink Wine and know things'' DVC Owners at SSR since 2003. Multiple annual visits to America since 1976 |
12 Aug 18, 06:36 PM |
#6
|
Serious Dibber
Join Date: Apr 03
|
|
12 Aug 18, 06:37 PM |
#7
|
|
Imagineer
|
Upper is a treat. No two ways about it. The service is good. Food better and yes more private. The seat is very comfy. Bed not so. But if you can afford it go for it x x
__________________
love and Hugs Catherine |
|
|
12 Aug 18, 07:11 PM |
#8
|
Imagineer
Join Date: Feb 13
|
|
12 Aug 18, 07:11 PM |
#9
|
|
VIP Dibber
|
My thoughts too.
Get it if you can... makes the whole journey that much more pleasurable I think. Flying out in UC rather than the return leg if you want to experience all the little extras like lounge, getting luggage off first at MCO and actually being awake during the flight to enjoy it all is all a bonus! We once paid as little as £14 each to upgrade from PE to UC in August- maybe I was just lucky being at the right place at the right time as I stalked the website for weeks so jumped at the price. But it can be 10 times that for us. If not, PE is also very different experience I think than Economy so if you cant manage UC try out PE- Top tip...get your credit card out or at least within reach before checking prices out... I was running round like a woman possessed searching for my purse the first time we upgraded. |
|
|
12 Aug 18, 07:15 PM |
#10
|
Imagineer
|
We fly PE and today Virgin emailed to say we could upgrade for £1232 per person - I think not Mr Branson.
__________________
|
|
DIBB Savings |
AttractionTickets.com
Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10 Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS |
theDIBB Blog |
Guests can book their 2025 Hotel and Ticket package early to enjoy Free Dining &... Read More »
The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand... Read More »
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
|
theDIBB Menu |
Exchange Rates |
US Dollar Rates
Euro Rates |
DIBB Premium Membership |
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership? Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as... "No adverts on theDIBB Forums" Upgrade Now |