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Old Jan 16, 2001, 1:27 pm
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matthewuk
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: UK
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Originally posted by Droneklax:
On the transatlantic market, there is usually a very small difference between an upgradeable fare requiring 20,000 miles to upgrade OW (M), and the higher fare (B) requiring only 10,000 miles. Typically $100 or less OW. So you should consider buying the B fare. You'd be saving 20,000 miles for about $200. Best deal around.
That sounds a deal......

We typically fly to SFO or RNO - about 13,000 miles + 25% = 15,000 - at LEAST once a year (skiing !!)

If we could get a 'B' fare, we can fly business every time for only 5000 miles!!! (A couple of months expenses on the old mileage plus visa at the moment !!)

How do I find out a 'B' fare price....on website bookings you can only specify Coach, Biz or 1st.....do I need to call UAL direct?

btw - cheers for the help everyone....this board is great and very fast - how do you all keep up!!!

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