Originally Posted by olimaspecto
1) Even if you use the eVIPS to try and upgrade to suites on a 777 (say LAX-LHR) you would need to purchase a discounted (but not heavily discounted) business fare (so D would probably be the chepeast, becuase you cannot upgrade on I fares). This will run close to $6000 per ticket (I think, but may be incorrect).
Unless one is coming
from some places overseas. For example, one-way, AA -D- fares; IST-LAX $2138, LIS-LAX $2372, etc. (ATH very cheap as well.)