Originally Posted by
dts9
I booked economy (L CLASS) on Ethiopian airlines. A few days before flight, I received email to bid for upgrade to business class. I made a bid for $1200 which was accepted and received a z class business seat. After completing the flight, I only received 500 PQP (max for economy) not the 1000 PQP I was expecting for business class. Is this right. I would expect that a paid upgrade to z class would be a z class ticket for points. I understand that a points upgrade or complimentary upgrade would not count. What are the rules on this.
When you do a cash upgrade, it does not change underlying fare ( but does change the cabin). Some use the term sticker upgrade.. The Upgrade fee is not a fare change and is not reported to UA and for earning purposes the partner reports the original purchased fare. This has always been true, even back in the days of miles and fare class earning days.