Bf upgrade fee refundable ?

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Apr 15, 2009 | 9:39 am
  #1  
I did a search but could not find exactly what I was looking for.

I have a refundable B fare ticket LHR-EWR 1-way with confirmed upgrade to BF. Paid the $100 fee and used miles when I booked the ticket.

If I cancel the trip I know I get the miles back but do I get the $100 fee back as well ?
Apr 15, 2009 | 9:49 am
  #2  
No, the fees are non refundable.
Apr 15, 2009 | 9:53 am
  #3  
Quote: No, the fees are non refundable.
I believe, dear sir, that you are mistaken...
I think the fees are refundable too, and CO Insider posted something about it some time ago. I'll see what I can find...

ETA: I believe, dear sir, that I am mistaken!!!
Since the upgrade was confirmed TMOTEE probably does not get the $100 back...
Apologies for ever doubting Mr TommyC80
Apr 15, 2009 | 10:09 am
  #4  
Thanks.

Of course I will check with CO but as everyone knows it is better to have the info at hand since sometimes the agents do not know the rules.
Apr 15, 2009 | 10:19 am
  #5  
It is fully refundable as of ~November.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/conti...efundable.html

Since you are a platinum there is no fee to redeposit the reward that was issued to you. Were you of lesser elite status you'd pay the $150 and then get your $100 refunded.
Apr 15, 2009 | 10:43 am
  #6  
GREAT ! Thanks for the link.

I knew I had read something but I could not find that thread.
Apr 15, 2009 | 12:34 pm
  #7  
Quote: It is fully refundable as of ~November.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/conti...efundable.html

Since you are a platinum there is no fee to redeposit the reward that was issued to you. Were you of lesser elite status you'd pay the $150 and then get your $100 refunded.
Sweet! That's good to know! I got whacked for $450 last year when I cancelled a trip
May 1, 2009 | 7:43 am
  #8  
How many miles is it on a B fare LHR-EWR?

tht
May 1, 2009 | 10:21 am
  #9  
Quote: How many miles is it on a B fare LHR-EWR?

tht
It is 20,000 miles.

I can confirm when I cancelled the ticket the miles were put back into my account and I recieved the $100 refund for the upgrade. Didn't even have to remind the agent. She did it all automatically.
May 1, 2009 | 10:32 am
  #10  
Quote: It is 20,000 miles.

I can confirm when I cancelled the ticket the miles were put back into my account and I recieved the $100 refund for the upgrade. Didn't even have to remind the agent. She did it all automatically.
That's not ideal, I did call the CO OP desj and they said 10k miles... and looking online B is : Discount Full Fare Economy" and earns 150% miles and 2 points....

My experience with my last deposit was not so easy, I moved flights and did not re wait-list... my USD350 came back, but miles redeposit took a phone call 2 weeks later to get the miles back...

tht
May 1, 2009 | 10:42 am
  #11  
Quote: How many miles is it on a B fare LHR-EWR?

tht
20k - only "discount" is when you fly full Y.