mccorry

Let me bump that question, but specifically in relation to business/First?

Mattyb44

I flew in Y on the 4th April, so will probably be the first to confirm this. I check twice a day so will post as soon as I see something.

cal_dood

I am flying BOS-DCA on US Airways and upgrade to first is available for $83 when checking in.

1. What is the best guess on how much TP's will I earn? As I have not paid for the ticket, and will only be paying for the upgrade, will it be a good $/TP ratio?

2. I would have gone for it without too much thought, but as it's a short flight, I don't think I am getting anything of significance for the $83. Could not figure out from US Air website.

Thanks!

Chandler Bing

From the BA Avios calculator it looks like 20 TP for discounted economy, and 60 for first, so for $83 for the extra 40 I would book it. Unless you have already reached whatever your target is this year, but even then I'd still do it. Especially as you haven't paid for the flight yourself.

corporate-wage-slave

I'd urge a bit of caution on this one. The above outcome would happen on BA metal provided the underlying ticket was a revenue not points. It would NOT happen on AA, unless there was a ticketing error. But for US Airways I'm not certain we have the knowledge base yet to be sure about this. If this upgrade would have earned additional credit under Dividend Miles then you'd be in a good starting point. Personally I'd make the decision based on the merits of an upgraded experience (and would move like greased lightning to get the upgrade) and then be extra happy if TPs/Avios came my way.

Please let us know the outcome however.

Chandler Bing

True, to be honest I didn't think of the possibility of this being an award booking. US have a program called GOFirst, which this sounds of as what it is you get offered a cheapo upgrade at check-in T-24. As far as I'm aware, you get the credit for the higher cabin but obviously post merger I can't say for 100% sure.

cal_dood

Sorry, was not clear that it is a paid ticket.

The mystery continues on how many TP I would potentially have received.

Because - I waited till the last minute to convince myself to buy as on such a short flight no real benefit. Even asked the GA - she said no real benefit apart from a slightly bigger seat. So decided not to buy it.

And then when I was boarding I was upgraded. 😄

I think the only conclusion I can take is that One World ruby status puts you in the upgrade queue in US airways. I don't think that is the case on AA.

pipsi

Looking forward to finding out!

jacobitetraveller

just been looking at the possibility of using EDI-PHL later this year

I was a bit surprised to note from the BA flight calculator that business class will only attract 70 TP

half what I would normally earn from a TATL flight

is this really the case or is there an error

The _Banking_Scot

Hi,

I think it is an error but there have not been any reports on here yet.

A few FT'ers have travelled on US Airways after they joined OW on 31st March but the points have not posted yet for confirmation of earnings.

Regards

TBS

EDIflyer

It most likely seems to be an error - they have economy earning much more than expected and business much less than expected - but until some folk have flown (+/- disputed incorrect levels of TPs) we probably won't know for certain.

They do seem to have gradually updated things though - in MMB the internal US flights are now calculating correctly (eg 210 TP for >2k miles), so my upcoming ex-DUB HNL trip is only 140TP short of my own calculations (using Owen Rudge's website) - this would fit with the international business sections incorrectly being calculated at 70 rather than 140TP. Prior to 31st March it only showed TP credit for the single AA sector (as I expected), however for the first week of April it only had a partial improvement in TPs - this is now almost totally fixed. The predicted Avios earning is also down a little but this too may fit with the international business segments being calculated incorrectly. Hopefully the 100% bonus Avios in the current promo will post OK too - will make for a pretty nice haul from one trip!

jacobitetraveller

thanks for the responses

I will keep my eyes on this thread and hopefully we will get a definite answer once FTers TPs have been credited

TheBigRat

No news on the TPs anyone ?

Hannibal Lecter

"Lite Bites" sounds like afternoon tea


New Lite Bites
New morning and afternoon Lite Bites snack basket offerings include fresh fruit,
breakfast cakes and finger sandwiches.



Meals on your flight

< 1 hour Snack on a nut mix.

1 - 2 hours Try our new upgraded snack basket with tastier specialty snacks.

2 - 2:45 hours (and flights after 8 PM) Choose from our new morning and afternoon Lite Bites snack basket.

2:45 - 3.5 hours Enjoy heartier meals and more vegetarian dishes.

3.5 - 4.5 hours Dine on a full meal, including an appetizer.

4.5+ hours Enjoy meal service, with an appetizer and snack basket.

•On flights longer than 4:30 hours, enjoy meal service with a snack basket 5 AM - 8 PM, and Lite Bites with a Continental Breakfast Box served after 8 PM and on late night flights

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/trave...irstclass.html




Premium Wines on domestic flights
•Premium wines are now available in Main Cabin on all domestic routes 3:30 hours and longer
(I guess they mean these http://www.usairways.com/en-US/trave...irstclass.html)

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/trave...hance_03262014

nth_utsera_sth_utsera

US seem to do a better job of explaining how its J product differs across its fleet. AA take note.