Originally Posted by aceman
strange, i was in chicago, flying United, for a connection and the check in girl told me to ask at the gate for a discounted business fare, when i got there she said United dont do them.
...a clueless agent, obviously. Speaking with someone in 'reservations' would have gotten you a different answer. UA does publish and sell discounted business class fares (D and Z booking classes), as well as selling discounted business class tickets thru consolidators.
Originally Posted by aceman
Then just now i was offered to pay $500 more from Washington to London to upgrade to business...
That was a 'cash upgrade,' not a discounted business class fare.