Originally Posted by
HibernateNow
why does UA Premium Economy always cost more miles than business class? (135k vs 72k)
I normally don't care and just use 72,000 miles for business.
However, on an upcoming trip, my friend is in Premium Economy.(her company paid for the ticket) I want to sit with her on this flight. The choices are 35k for economy, 72k for business and 135k for Premium Economy. It makes no sense to me. I've seen this since UA introduced their own Premium Economy a few years ago. Is it because there's a LOT more award inventory in business class and little or no award inventory in Premium Economy?
As
Kacee points out, you're seeing the saver Business inventory vs. the now standard PE inventory. And, fundamentally, on UA, there are fewer PE seats vs. J.
Originally Posted by
HibernateNow
so basically like how ANA(NH) sells its Premium Economy product on TPAC routes. I once saw an entire ANA Premium Economy class cabin where EVERY passenger was wearing business suits and ties throughout the flight.(NRT to LAX) It was more "business" class than the actual business class.
Exactly. If your company only allows you to purchase "economy" tickets, you'll be sitting the PE.
If you don't want to spend the extra miles, recommend following
Aussienarelle 's advice.
David