Originally Posted by krn012
Correct, AAntares, I don't know what YUP is or its purpose and I also don't know how to check for the diff fare classes. I simply plug in aa.com where I want to go and the dates, etc. and click on the appropriate radio button "economy w/ restrictions", "business full fare", or "first full fare"- you get the point.
I've seen the YUP term bandied about but I don't know what it means- checked glossary and FAQ- and did not see it there. Enlighten me on all these points, if you will. Thanks.
A YUP fare is technically a coach fare (Y being full fare coach) but you get to sit in First class on a confirmed space available basis (meaning if there is a First seat at the time you book then you get it, but theoretically there could be YUP fares available even when F is full, in which case you have just bought yourself a relatively expensive coach ticket). It also shows up when you use the First class with restrictions button on AA.com. There are other implications to buying a YUP fare as well, such as Q points for elite qualification.