Originally Posted by
scklumb
I know the rules, and fully understand the rules. But when first has empty rows, and main cabin has rows with no social distancing. Shouldn't they place coach cabin passengers in first to create more social distancing?
My original post was a rant. Since elites have to pay extra for the upgrade should non rev's get charged some $ for upgrade too? I'm just bringing a discussion here. Airlines change what they charge for services (checked bagged fees, main cabin fee, etc). Should non-revs be nickel and dimed for services too? Do non-rev's get charged for a checked bag? Can they even check a bag?
I think AS intention is for the elites to purchase the ticket that they feel is the best “value” for them. Since the instillation of saver Fares this has increased the cost of my flights on average about 20-30%. I feel the 20-30% premium has been and will continue to be worth the value particularly with my need to be flexible and cancel flights. As a 75K now for about 5 years or so, the upgrade to FC frequency is so overwhelmingly positive for the value proposition that I’m still grateful in this COVID19 era and still have to travel.
Saver fares are EXPLICIT in the process of booking. It asks you several times if you are sure and that regardless of elite status there will be NO upgrade expectation to FC. This helps to temper undesired purchasing behavior for their business model. Similar to a Concert or sports ticket secondary market sales person at a stadium, they often would rather tear up the ticket then sell at an absurd low price so as to not get people used to fire sales.