Would I be offered a "buy-up" to F on a Basic Economy itinerary?
Dec 17, 2023, 10:43 pm
#1
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Would I be offered a "buy-up" to F on a Basic Economy itinerary?
I have a domestic itinerary that's in Basic Economy. I haven't seen any F "buy-up" offers as I had in the past, so I assume that's because I'm in Basic? Would I need to upfare to regular economy to be able to get the F offer, if any? Non-elite here.
Dec 17, 2023, 11:42 pm
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Yes, no upgrade offers are offered on BE reservations. And it's not possible to upfare to a regular fare - that would defeat the purpose of BE restrictions.
Dec 18, 2023, 9:58 am
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Oh okay, I thought it would be possible to upfare to regular economy (the difference was like $30?) if I called in. I think UA or DL offers that, but wasn't sure about AA.
Dec 19, 2023, 10:28 pm
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Only if you call within 24 hours of booking the ticket, after that, AA won't allow you to pay the difference to regular Main.