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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:21 am
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wb8iny
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Palm Coast, FL (DAB) USA
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Originally Posted by slawecki
does any airline upgrade on space available basis from C to F on a full fare business class ticket for international travel? in particular, out of the USA.

I recall some UG full fare Y to C on space available basis.
Don't know of any US carriers that do, but as mentioned you would be at the top of the list to be moved up, if needed..... I've been upgraded a number of times by paying close to full C, over other "elite" members, primarily on DL, although it has been a few years now. Each airline has their own rules as to who to pick to move up, as needed. It is a combination of status, and fare basis. However, if they don't need to move you C->F (or Y->C) they usually won''t, unless you can support the upgrade with certificates/miles/etc...

The good news is that with full flights these days Op-ups are more common.... The bad news is that there are more elites requesting upgrades than in years past.....
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