Originally Posted by
twoaisleplane
Will this $50 fee be in addition to the "award fees" for upgrading with miles less than 21 or 7 days before departure?
This fee is in addition to any expedite fees.
Originally Posted by
twoaisleplane
Those fees have always seemed particularly unfair, especially if you are buying a more expensive ticket closer to departure, or if the upgraded seats weren't available until the 21- or 7-day window had passed.
The expedite fee is charged based on the date of the request, not processing, so if you place yourself on the waitlist for a mileage upgrade 1 month before flight time and it doesn't clear until the day before, then you shouldn't be charged the expedite fee.
Originally Posted by
twoaisleplane
Is there any info on which "discount economy fares" they are referring to when it comes to domestic travel?
Pretty much everything except Y and B.