Originally Posted by
JDiver
You purchased an "instant upgrade" type fare, and you were 1) entitled to fly in the First cabin on the next flight the same fare class (P, probably) was available, or 2) coach sooner than that. It was all in the Detailed Fare Rules, undoubtedly; it always pays to read them over.
I dug into the "detailed fare rules" -- there's no language whatsoever about this contingency. What there actually is is language describing First Class as being booking code F A and P, and the booking code for these flights being P.
There were no flights available in coach offered to me. I was automatically rebooked into Y on another flight. I inquired at the lounge and was told there were no F seats available period and I would receive a refund.
I find this very deceptive.