Originally Posted by
b_magee
ADD-IAD & IAD-ADD are showing $1,320 USD for minimum bids
Obviously a route where C is usually quite full. Last minute upgrades (depending on original fare paid & availability) on this route are generally sold for around $1,500 USD at ADD.
The same upgrade only cost about 35,000 miles using Shebamiles. Quite good value for money. I was offered a paid upgrade for $ 1,600 at the check-in counter in IAD.
And of course, no plane on this route will likely leave ADD or IAD with empty seats in Business. ET staff will make sure friends and family members are upgraded at check in/gate.