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Old Aug 16, 2024 | 1:36 pm
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Originally Posted by ryman554
Curious why you are suggesting to look at B first? Aren't R and A usually a lot less than B? Notwithstanding the higher UG probability, the PE fare also translate to B domestically and (should) carry the "instant PN upgrade" as well. Perhaps there is no PE on this route...
This is for the special domestic E+ B fare than can be very reasonably priced and as you point out, becomes eligible for instant PN upgrades. Internationally, I have never seen B fares that are cheaper then PE and PE will trump B anyway
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