Originally Posted by
Visconti
Ah, for me, no--I probably wouldn't book Saver fares under any circumstances. To each his own, but I just find that it makes little sense to opt for a fare where I'm not going to enjoy the full benefits of "elite status." If I were going to choose that route, I mind as well, say, go fly F9 or WN. As to my last Saver fare, being me, I booked it when they first introduced it because I really wasn't paying attention. I still recall a good natured AS CSR advising, "you should never book a Saver fare." And, I've avoided them like the plague since that initial experience.
Of course, I'd agree. While Saver fares may not make sense for me, I can appreciate where it may for many others.
I would say there already is some benefit with having the saver fares that elites do benefit. The saver fares pricing and availability also translates in lower miles required for the flight. As such an elite can use miles for the flight and still benefit from an upgrade potential
The up charge per se from saver fare to standard fare for elites is increasing typically now $40 per flight for mod con from SEA to ORD.