X and R on International Flights-Why?
May 17, 2007, 3:49 am
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X and R on International Flights-Why?
If X and R inventories are for elite eUpgrades (yeah, everyone calls them sticker upgrades but when did you last handle a sticker?) why do X an R inventories exist on flights on which elite eUpgrades are not valid? Check it out on ExpertFlyer sometime-JFK-LHR has X and R inventories available. What are these inventories used for?
May 17, 2007, 4:08 am
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Whenever I have received an op-up on an international flight (which is very rare) it books into R (and I presume X though never been op-uped to first)
Usually, when an EVIP upgrade only clears at the gate, it books into X,R - I asked a gate agent about this and was told that it allows them to get you and the flight off quickly and then they process the upgrade later.
Finally, when upgrades are offered for sale at check-in, they book into R and X. I have had this ex LHR and NRT.
Usually, when an EVIP upgrade only clears at the gate, it books into X,R - I asked a gate agent about this and was told that it allows them to get you and the flight off quickly and then they process the upgrade later.
Finally, when upgrades are offered for sale at check-in, they book into R and X. I have had this ex LHR and NRT.
May 17, 2007, 5:38 am
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X is also used on certain interantional flights for TransPac or TransAtlantic Certificate upgrades from J (and possibly D) to First. This is a different fare bucket than "A" which is used for EVIPs. Dont know about R.
May 17, 2007, 6:51 am
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Interesting that op-ups would book into these inventories.
May 17, 2007, 4:31 pm
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