Does United have something similar to Fare class B
Nov 29, 2010, 11:30 am
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What will happen to Y/B Complimentary Upgrades once Unlimited Domestic Upgrades are implemented?
Nov 29, 2010, 2:01 pm
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Of all of the changes coming to the program, the loss of instant upgrades on Y/B/M fares is the biggest negative of all. It is quite usual out of IAH to pay $1000+ for domestic RT fares (even purchased weeks in advance) if you have less than a 3-night stay, and no Saturday night. It was always a bit of consolation that those fares are typically B or M fares with instant upgrades. No more 
Nov 29, 2010, 2:38 pm
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There has been no announced decision on this front yet. I'd wait until details of the new FF program are announced before deciding what the losses of that are.
Nov 29, 2010, 4:21 pm
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Of all of the changes coming to the program, the loss of instant upgrades on Y/B/M fares is the biggest negative of all. It is quite usual out of IAH to pay $1000+ for domestic RT fares (even purchased weeks in advance) if you have less than a 3-night stay, and no Saturday night. It was always a bit of consolation that those fares are typically B or M fares with instant upgrades. No more
Of course I understand the appeal of a confirmed upgrade, particularly if you're deciding between two flights. Guessing the EUA chances on each is a frustrating exercise. But on the whole, you'll still probably find there to be more first class seats available if they drop the YBM-UPs.
Nov 29, 2010, 10:42 pm
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And UA's Y/BUA upgrades were never automatic at purchase; the flyer went into the same waitlist with other upgrades with the only difference being that no upgrade instruments (certs/miles) were needed.