Originally Posted by
JackTripper
Is it just me or does UA not show I inventory in expert mode? Do third party sites like Expertflyer and seats.aero show it?
Does this statement from wiki of this thread mean it’s better to book 4 people on separate PNRs to maximize available discount fare buckets?
“Going back to J8C5D3Z0P0, if you want 4 seats on a single PNR, you will have to purchase C fare, as there isn't enough inventory for D fare for everyone on the PNR and everyone on a common PNR must have the same fare class / fare basis.”
I inventory is pretty rare so that may be why you're not seeing it.
Yes, if you are looking to economize and are willing to be on separate reservations you should book as many people as possible on the lower fare bucket.
In the example D is at 3, so if you had a party of 5 you would book 3 into D, then book the remaining two into C. You need two PNRs not 5 separate ones.