Originally Posted by
Mannydog
I think a bigger issue than upgrades is the no change fee (do I have that right - no $150 for PM)? I have a crazy schedule that changes frequently, and most of my domestic flying is commuting-I get $X amount allowance for the year, anything over that is out of pocket, so keeping extra costs down is attractive.
Plats and Diamonds still have to pay changes fees on non-refundable tickets (generally $150 domestic and $250 international). Only award ticket redeposit/reissue fees are waived for Plat and higher.