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Mar 22, 2017, 10:53 pm

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Air Houston

Join Date: Aug 2011

Location: IAH / HOU

Programs: UA GS, DL-Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Somethingist, Marriott Titanium Lifetime

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Originally Posted by firehawk

So I am planning a trip from SEA-IAH on the first week of April 2017 for around 7 days.

Seats are great in economy for around $138/way but I am wondering when is it the best time, or what tricks are there, to get a good/cheap First class ticket? Upgrade online or at the counter when checking in for the flight (but no guarantee of a first ticket).

Any tricks to use to get a good rate on First?

This particular route is often quite expensive in First. P fares ($199 above economy) are frequently not available. If you find anything acceptable I suggest buying it immediately.

Note that Alaska flies the route non-stop twice daily and their F (and Y) fares are sometimes quite a bit cheaper than UA.

Good luck.

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