Originally Posted by
Solevita
It does seem somewhat odd to offer upgrades for the fare difference. (...) But everybody else, if they wanted to upgrade for what it would have cost to just purchase the J ticket outright then they most likely would have done just that.
This is very true.
But remember that AF is obsessed with the idea that people who can afford to pay C will gamble and pay Y if they can hope to upgrade for cheaper.
This is completely stupid and only an imbecile can believe that.
If you wish to fly C and can afford it, then why would you take the risk of ending up in a cramped seat by booking Y?
Anyhow, AF hates upgrades (other than for staff, friends and family).