Nope. Not lead astray. Sure there are other fares besides the L fare, but you have to PAY MORE for them. So when compairing, you have to take this into account. A co-worker here flys Delta and he always calls for the lowest fare (who wouldn't) and these seem to be clasified as L no matter what the price. It's really very simple...on United you can upgrade domestically on even their lowest published fare (and even E-Fare web specials). Last week my co-workers and I were split between flights on United and Delta from LAX to MCO. Both had a $215 R/T fare available, and United's was upgradeable (and we did), but the lowest fare Delta had that was upgradeable (Q) was $396. Since they had to go with the lowest fare of $215 (an L), needless to say they flew in coach with Delta. It's clear to me which way I'd rather go.

[This message has been edited by PremEx (edited 02-16-99).]