Originally Posted by
UA-NYC
It is quite ironic actually, the resistance to offering any sort of buy-up option when there are empty BF seats - especially given the opposite stance domestically, where every possible means is used to try and sell them, particularly to non-elites
I think if you were to see the difference in RASM on domestic first class (ex-Transcon) vs. BusinessFirst, and the overall contribution of each to the business, you would understand why they feel the need to protect the revenue integrity of their international premium cabin.
What do other airlines charge for int'l J buy-ups on day of departure? Isn't it $500-1000 o/w or so? I wonder what the uptake is at those prices.