Originally Posted by
jon503
You can upgrade an E fare from SEA-ICN? Not saying you're wrong, it's just that certainly isn't possible on FRA-ICN, and I'm surprised there's such a big difference between routes.
You're probably right. The US Asiana website seems to only have two booking options - cheapest economy or fully refundable. The former is $1300, the latter is $3400 for SEA-ICN. Compare that to a $3700 Z fare for the same route/dates.
In the upgrade award rules OZ states
The bonus for upgrade to the next higher class seat is not allowed for air ticket discounted more than 50% of the regular fare, bonus air ticket, air ticket of group fare (G Class), air ticket specified by ASIANA, and any of the following classes:Q, K, S, V, L, W
I missed the 50% rule and took the above to mean that E is upgradeable. That certainly won't be the case if $3400 is the regular fare. I suppose I'll need to call Asiana to clarify what we can upgrade.