Originally Posted by
Tracer_SEA
I don't know if AA/DL/UA do that too, but the idea of having to pay a premium on top of a Y or B fare to have elite benefits is pretty crazy...
Agreed--oftentimes, ex-DCA for the flights I take, the lowest fare available is an H fare anyway. If I have to start paying a premium on top of the H fare to be considered for an upgrade, that's really going to bother me.