Main Cabin Extra pricing model?
Dec 6, 2018, 10:05 am
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Main Cabin Extra pricing model?
I apologize if this has been previously discussed. Does anyone have insight to share on the pricing model for MCE seating? I recently found an incredible $324 deal with flights from ORD-CLT-MUC and back next April. The TATL leg is on a A330 so happy to have a section of two with no middle seats. Although CLT-MUC isn't a terribly long flight, the thought of MCE seating is nice. When I originally booked the tickets in late October, MCE seats were priced at ~$170 (but luckily I could reserve 29A-B at no charge). As of this morning, MCE pricing has dropped to $121 per seat. Is there an "average" price for MCE on TATL flights? Should I expect prices to stay consistent, possibly drop more, or even increase depending on demand? I've directed most of my flight to *A partners so don't have much experience with AA's MCE. I'm taking another trip to HEL via LHR in August and am contemplating the same issue - jump now or hold. Thanks in advance for any advice/information!
Dec 6, 2018, 10:16 am
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I apologize if this has been previously discussed. Does anyone have insight to share on the pricing model for MCE seating? I recently found an incredible $324 deal with flights from ORD-CLT-MUC and back next April. The TATL leg is on a A330 so happy to have a section of two with no middle seats. Although CLT-MUC isn't a terribly long flight, the thought of MCE seating is nice. When I originally booked the tickets in late October, MCE seats were priced at ~$170 (but luckily I could reserve 29A-B at no charge). As of this morning, MCE pricing has dropped to $121 per seat. Is there an "average" price for MCE on TATL flights? Should I expect prices to stay consistent, possibly drop more, or even increase depending on demand? I've directed most of my flight to *A partners so don't have much experience with AA's MCE. I'm taking another trip to HEL via LHR in August and am contemplating the same issue - jump now or hold. Thanks in advance for any advice/information!
Dec 6, 2018, 10:24 am
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I have seen in my limited experience that bulkhead MCE (788) cost more than regular MCE, and aisle/window are not the same price as middle. So when you say it has dropped to $121, is it a comparable seat to what you purchased? Sorry I cannot give clear advice on your next trip.
Dec 6, 2018, 11:48 am
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For your HEL trip, you might also check Finnair via JFK or MIA to avoid the LHR connection.
They have a nice Economy plus type of service. It's not Premium Economy, but in my experience it's a step above AA's MCE.
They have a nice Economy plus type of service. It's not Premium Economy, but in my experience it's a step above AA's MCE.
Dec 6, 2018, 5:28 pm
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I have seen in my limited experience that bulkhead MCE (788) cost more than regular MCE, and aisle/window are not the same price as middle. So when you say it has dropped to $121, is it a comparable seat to what you purchased? Sorry I cannot give clear advice on your next trip.
Dec 6, 2018, 9:28 pm
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