KUP7 fares that book into first on 3 class transcons

 
Old Jun 12, 2009, 10:44 pm
  #1  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
KUP7 fares that book into first on 3 class transcons

I just booked LAX-JFK-SJU-JFK-LAX for later this summer and lo and behold, an instant upgrade fare appeared for $607 each way that booked into A on the outbound transcon and D on the inbound transcon. Typically, YUP-type fares book only into business class, but this one is booking into First Class. Years ago, YUPs often booked into A, but AA wised up and embargoed the three class flights. Perhaps AA is relaxing those rules?
FWAAA is offline  
Old Jun 12, 2009, 10:47 pm
  #2  
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: dublin,ireland AA ( 3mm)
Posts: 1,825
Originally Posted by FWAAA
I just booked LAX-JFK-SJU-JFK-LAX for later this summer and lo and behold, an instant upgrade fare appeared for $607 each way that booked into A on the outbound transcon and D on the inbound transcon. Typically, YUP-type fares book only into business class, but this one is booking into First Class. Years ago, YUPs often booked into A, but AA wised up and embargoed the three class flights. Perhaps AA is relaxing those rules?

yes just got myself FC on the 777 LAX/MIA and returning 762 in FC on JFK /LAX on a trip to DR
eireman is offline  
Old Jun 13, 2009, 8:09 pm
  #3  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,190
This was mentioned in another thread at some point in the last few days. LAX-SJU seemed to offer the lowest fares I could find, but I think there were other Caribbean cities with similar or slightly higher fares.

It smells to me like a complete oversight by revenue management. There's no way they should be permitting access to the AFS F cabin for $600 one-way, particularly when that only covers about 60% of the total trip mileage.

Worth noting, you can buy this as a one-way fare ex-LAX...
ijgordon is offline  
Old Jun 13, 2009, 10:15 pm
  #4  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSY (finally); previously NYC, BOS, AUH
Programs: AA EXP, 6MM; BA GLD
Posts: 17,196
Anyone come up with anything comparable ex-JFK?
Blumie is offline  
Old Jun 14, 2009, 11:05 am
  #5  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,190
Originally Posted by Blumie
Anyone come up with anything comparable ex-JFK?
Tried a bunch of cities in Mexico (mostly codeshares I guess), and couldn't come up with anything.
ijgordon is offline  
Old Jun 21, 2009, 10:09 am
  #6  
Moderator: Hyatt Gold Passport & Star Alliance
 
Join Date: May 1998
Location: London, UK
Programs: UA-1K 3MM/HY- LT Globalist/BA-GGL/GfL
Posts: 12,031
Looks like these have gone. They price up more expensive via JFK now.
Markie is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.