Originally Posted by
Superguy
The codeshare thing is annoying. I'd rather not have to book it and just book straight OZ. OZ has some decent refundable D and Z fares that price out close to what UA prices out in full Y.
I'm not sure whether I could just have OZ upfare it, or whether I'd have to deal with US to deal with it.
If flying business class is important to you and since OZ has decent D and Z fares, why not just buy the OZ ticket yourself out of your own pocket and not ask your employer (who is subject to the Fly America Act) for reimbursement (tell their travel provider not to book any air transportation for you)?
This may be cheaper than booking a US carrier codeshare flight number in full Y and asking them to up-fare it C at the higher codeshare prices.