Originally Posted by
jediwho
How does the 75K upgrade fare work? I am looking at LAX-ANC flights for the long weekend and using companion pass. Going, the regular as well as upgrade fares are the same and when I click it, a pop up window tells me that upgrade may not be available for one or more routes. Coming, the upgrade fare is around $120 more. Still, when I go to select seats for the return flight, I don't get to pick first class seats. Does it make sense to pay $120 more now in the hopes that I have a higher chance of upgrade?
If booking on an instant-upgrade fare or with a GGU, you'll still get the economy seat map on booking; the upgrade will process immediately upon booking if U space is available. If you're browsing the elite upgrade fares, you should see an F-in-a-box icon next to each available flight. If it's a white F on a solid blue background, you'll get the instant upgrade.