Originally Posted by
Drumach1ne
The EVA flight is $826 for cheapest economy - with no upgrade possibility. It's $926 with possible upgrade. But I'm not sure what the upgrade (miles) cost is or even how to look it up. Or if it's even worth it. That's why I'm reaching out to you all.
Apologies if you've already considered this, but: the
only way to use United miles/certificates/status to upgrade a *A flight (other than UA, LH, NH, or Copa) is to book a Y or B fare on the *A partner. I'm surprised if that $926 fare is a B fare. If it's not, then it might be upgradable with EVA miles, but not with UA miles.
Originally Posted by
aacharya
I would look into W fares and then trade for GPUs.
This might be your best bet for getting out of Y on this route.
That, or -- since you don't need the PQM -- just become a free agent and look for the cheapest J/PE fare on any airline. If you're in Y, then flying a *A airline lets you use your *G benefits (lounge access, free bags, priority boarding... which are not to be sneered at!). If your budget is <$1K, then you're probably going to end up in Y.