You're correct KosraeTV, we still have several markets that are in mid-conversion. This process is expected to be completed by Wed. 9-Aug. If that changes, I'll let you know.

Thanks ! That info does help :D

Has anyone noticed that R avail has disappeared from Sabre, but appeared on Galileo and Apollo? Wonder what this could mean.

Any update on when (and if) the new fare classes (F, EN) will be available on Sabre?

I'm looking at flights well before Sep 20 and can't see F or R :(

This is to confirm that this process has been completed. F and EN classes are live in the Continental system and are available for booking.

I do not know if/when these classes will ever be visible in Sabre, to be honest.

Sottt:
Will R still be the bucket for int'l BF upgrades? Thanks

Ok, so I've never seen my name spelled this way.

For upgrades on flights scheduled to depart between now and 19-Sep 2006 it's still R class. For flights departing on or after 20-Sep 2006, it's now F class.

Follow up w/r/t R
 

Just out of curiosity, what will R be?

For example, J is full fare BF, D is almost full fare BF and Z is discounted BF. Where does (or will) R fit into this?

For flights on or after 20-Sep 2006, R class is used as a retail premium cabin bucket for all flights having a First Class or BusinessFirst cabin. It'll be used for discounted premium cabin fares, and is currently set below Z in our fare class heirarchy.

Scott,

Perhaps a silly question, but, is the "premium" cabin the F/BF cabin, or the elite section of coach, or something else?

Thanks for clarifying, mbreuer. By premium cabin, I'm referring to the First Class and BusinessFirst cabin.

When will R fares be loaded in the system and bookable? Also, you have probably read how many of us are concerned that Z fares regularly book below Y, or at least too close to the Y fare. If R prices below Z, how will that affect Y fares and the already existing situation where the premium cabin is sold out.

I know R will surely be capacity controlled, but it would worsen an already existing problem finding seats for upgrade or purchase on many routes.

Also, is the fare bucket change being coordinated with Northwest and Delta? They may continue to report Elite upgrades as 'R', and I know Delta FC standard award tickets are booked in R class on their side as well.

Will 'R' fares earn 150% EQM or 100%?

Since it's technically above H and Y, I'd assume 150. < 100% EQM wouldn't make sense (to me, anyway).

I just upgraded from H to Business first on a 777, TLV-EWR for Aug. 27th and got an R fare.
I don't even know what it is (but then, it's my first trip in something else than coach). And btw, can't pick my seat online, and none attributed. Anyone can show me the light?

Sorry, actually read the thread now and I know what R is (flight before Sept. 20th so I guess this is the old R).
Question toward seating still unsolved though...