Originally Posted by anabolism

My company allows business class for overseas flights, but insists on the cheapest option among contracted airlines, primarily UA and AA. Since UA routinely comes in way, way under AA, often I am able to stay on AA/OW only by using more-restricted fares such as I-class. To Australia, a DCIR was competitive with a UA D-class, so it was an option. Not any more. With UA offering D to SYD for $5k and a DCIR costing $9k, there will be no question. Is my company unique? Will others stick with OW and pay twice as much? I can't say, but it doesn't look good for me personally.