BDL-PHL US - UA fare differential on US metal
Apr 5, 2007, 2:08 pm
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BDL-PHL US - UA fare differential on US metal
Now that Southwest has stopped flying BDL-PHL, US has raised its one way coach fare to $229 from under $100. However, on the day I need to fly in May, UA is offering a code share for $59 on US metal -- a big $170 difference. If I book on UA, can I assume I will get my preferred miles credited to US? What about preferred seating -- will I be able to get that? And can anyone explain why UA is so much cheaper for a flight on US?
Apr 5, 2007, 2:52 pm
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UA codeshares on US metal earn Preferred Miles on DM.
As for preferred seating, some have reported success in advance. All remaining seats are up for grabs at OLCI or check-in.
As for why the UA codeshare is cheaper - it's a matter of who has which seats in inventory. Perhaps US sold out its $59 seats already, while UA still has some available (so grab 'em while the going is good
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As for preferred seating, some have reported success in advance. All remaining seats are up for grabs at OLCI or check-in.
As for why the UA codeshare is cheaper - it's a matter of who has which seats in inventory. Perhaps US sold out its $59 seats already, while UA still has some available (so grab 'em while the going is good
)
Apr 7, 2007, 8:55 am
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Just shows why the airline industry is so screwed up - but I'll take advantage of the fluke. Thanks.
Apr 7, 2007, 3:16 pm
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Apr 7, 2007, 4:36 pm
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Apr 7, 2007, 4:54 pm
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Noticed that the BDL-PHL fares went up! The second SW stopped the fares went up!