Originally Posted by
StayingHomeIsBetter
But, would you do it for $49?
Just checked for DTW to DCA for next week:
"FIRST ON. FIRST OFF. FREE CHECKED BAGS. Upgrade your flight to enjoy all the perks of First/Business Class for as little as $49.00 each way."
You, perhaps, were FCM'ed out of your upgrade by someone who decided that $49 was not too much to pay for the UG.
Hell, if the ticket is $1,040 r/t already... no way am I going to drop over a G for a 400-mile flight and not sit up front if the difference is that small.