Executive Traveller: "Using Qantas Points to unlock an unlock an upgrade on Cathay Pacific, or tapping your Avios account for a bump to business or first class on Japan Airlines, should soon be possible as Oneworld finally launches alliance-wide upgrades later this year."
"However, Girkinger revealed the Oneworld-wide points upgrade program will launch with 'only a handful (of airlines) to begin with' rather than kicking off with coverage of all 13 Oneworld airlines (or 14, when Oman Air takes a seat at the table)."
Points Wire Note:
If oneworld rolls out alliance-wide upgrades similar to Star Alliance, expect only the more expensive fare classes to be eligible for upgrades. Maybe, they'll surprise us, but I wouldn't be surprised if the upgrade rules and rate aren't particularly compelling for most people.
Don't forget, booking the class of service you want outright is often a much better value proposition than upgrading. There exceptions, but they are not the rule.
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