Originally Posted by
JackTripper
Thank you asiadxer. I guess the best way is to try the B first, check for an upgrade from United, then cancel within 24 hours and get a Y. It looks like we would have to call EVA's office if Y doesn't show on the website.
Did this work out for you, JackTripper? I just booked a B-class ticket on EVA that is showing Star Alliance upgrade award availability on ANA. When I go to UA, it says unavailable. According to ITA, the Y-class ticket is about $300 more than B-class (which is already about ~$300 more than non-upgradeable EVA ticket class).
Y-class is not an option for me on EVAair.com, so I would need to call and book the Y ticket. Does anyone know if cancellations/refunds within 24 hours of a ticket purchased over the phone go through as easily as tickets purchased online?