Originally Posted by
Cameron38
Just a follow up... no upgrade award available on a flight 10 months from now. Pretty unbelievable. I can wait list.. but then you have to decide if it's worth the gamble to pay the higher price for a "R" ticket over an "E" ticket.
Well it comes down to how high yielding and full the route is.. If flights consistently go out full in F and J, you're less likely to get an upgrade. Also bear in mind members with a higher status will also leapfrog you into those slots. I wouldn't call $200-300 a gamble; though if you're satisfied with a Y+ seat, maybe just getting an E fare would be enough..