Oh, but wait, it just gets better! Remember, it's 2004 now:

Effective January 1, 2004, members who purchase a K (or equivalent) fare can pay a $200 non-refundable service fee in addition to the miles in order to upgrade to BusinessFirst. Members traveling to or from Hawaii who purchase an H or K (or equivalent) fare can pay a $200 non-refundable service fee in addition to the miles in order to upgrade to BusinessFirst.

Now, I wonder why they have a non-Y-fare upgrade award at all?

Robin