I have been lucky with a couple of "at gate" upgrades with Cathay Pacific BNE to Shanghai.Nice to hear that "ting" when you scan your boarding pass.  But the best one was way back in January 1990 with United Airlines. We were on our "poverty young people trip" Sydney to US and then...

As long as they keep serving me G&T I shall be happy with a pie, or a salad.

Currently on board Qantas Syd-Adl in J class.  Two meal offerings. Not sure if it is “Dinner Service” as we left at 1645.Either 2 x Sausage Rolls with Beerenberg Chutney or a Egg Salad.  Rolls were quite nice but the red wine has helped.The salad looked rather plain.The...

Just flew business on Brisbane- Sydney QF 521 and waiting in lounge before heading to ADL in same class.As I had some of the breakfast snacks in the Business Lounge earlier I didn’t need food.Traveller next to me was offered a pie or a salad - maybe because it was a 1030 flight.   Both...

I think that they may have to extend the eligibility dates if they want to actually have anyone be able to take advantage of this status swap.