Off to the Maldives next month. Currently going world traveler plus, business upgrade is ridiculous. Has anyone ever upgraded at the check-in desk and can say what sort of money they asked for? Obviously will depend on the particular flight, but have heard stories of 500 quid upgrades on long hauls.
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Every time i've enquired to Australia it's been the same if not more than difference of buying the upgrade when I booked 
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Always ask politely and even try when onboard, you never know, I’ve got lucky a couple of times. Not often, always worth politely asking.
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Be happy you’re on a flight to Male - we went in Jan 2023 and used air miles to go Business with BA so we could spend a lot more on the resort.
It’s an amazing destination whichever resort you choose.
We did book to go back the same time in 2024, but the OH ended up pregnant and we had to cancel.
I’m still holding it against my 15 month old…
Ahah yeah this is our overdue honeymoon and first anniversary, curteousy of our toddler!!!
Definitely looking to spend a bit of money before the second circus comes into town, but 4kmore than economy hard to justify!
Will do, thanks. Defo not looking for a free upgrade (although wouldn't refuse!). Will have a bit of money aside and ask at check in just incase we can get a goood rate.
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Yeah it’s not worth that amount of money I agree - what resort are you going to?
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The price difference between economy and business is sometimes enough for another two holidays, absolute madness and money wasted unless that amount of money is nothing to you!