Originally Posted by
xyzzy
FYI -- The fee+miles is each way and it does not necessarily get you a BF seat. If you clear the waitlist you get charged and you get the big seat. If you don't clear you don't get charged and you sit in the back. This is true when trying to upgrade from any coach fare class (including Y and B).
I just checked with an agent and he said he can only put me on a waitlist at best. The availability is really low during mid Dec, peak season I guess. No upgrades either way, not sure I want to take that risk.
Any advice on availability for FB awards.