how to book y-up on United's website?
Feb 25, 2013, 8:29 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ORD
Posts: 435
how to book y-up on United's website?
i did a search and couldnt find the dummy guide to booking y-ups.
Can someone point me in the right direction or do I just put a specific class of service in the advanced search option?
thanks.
Can someone point me in the right direction or do I just put a specific class of service in the advanced search option?
thanks.
Feb 25, 2013, 8:34 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: ORD/IND
Programs: UA Platinum, Avis Preferred, Hertz PC, Hyatt Discoverist , Marriott Titanium
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Feb 25, 2013, 8:35 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NorCal - 1K 2MM
Posts: 2,089
You no longer need a specific fare basis code for free instant upgrades, but merely need to book in Y, B, or M (depending on whether or not you are 1K), and then select the instant upgrade function on the displayed itinerary after purchase. So yes, just enter Y in the advanced search if you're not 1K.
Feb 25, 2013, 8:51 am
#4
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 67,138
If you want the various Y-up fares, search for first or business class. If a-UP fare is available, it will be in the results, most likely showing A or P as the fare code. These are generally far cheaper than Y/B/M fares but (except when used in TOD buyups) have 21 day advance purchase requirements.
