I have a Y class EY fare from SYD-GRU via AUH, and one of the legs is operated by VA - is that flight going to be in premium economy?

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smartyy

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 05 Nov 2013

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I have a Y class EY fare from SYD-GRU via AUH, and one of the legs is operated by VA - is that flight going to be in premium economy?

smartyy

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 05 Nov 2013

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Reason I ask - the seat map on the Etihad site it showing the premium economy cabin for the VA operated flight, and I was able to select a premium economy seat (11D). Otherwise I'd have assumed it was a normal economy seat.

KG

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Member since 10 May 2011

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Would need some more info to determine why you might have been able to choose a premium economy seat. I think you are just lucky and the fligth might be overbooked already and EY is upgrading higher status FF (although it is odd as normally they will not be able to do this if not on their own metal, which is the case in your situation).

What is the fare basis your flights are booked in? Do you have a return ticket and could you choose premium eco on the return as well? Are you a frequent flyer with EY or VA?

smartyy

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Member since 05 Nov 2013

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I'm a VA frequent flyer (silver though).

My fare basis from SYD-AUH, AUH-GRU is Y class, and on the return is L class. I'm not getting Y+ on the VA codeshare on the return, but I am on the way there.

smit0847

Member since 30 Aug 2013

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VA sell Y+ on this route.

KG

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Yes, but does EY sell this? I don't think they do and smartyy purchased the ticket via EY afaik. Please correct me if otherwise!

smartyy

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Member since 05 Nov 2013

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EY don't have Y+, which is why I'm thinking I kind of hacked the system a bit by mistake haha.

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