B fare question to Brazil
Jun 26, 2009 | 3:56 am
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B fare question to Brazil
I'm looking to get an upgrade on a flight from LAX to GRU. I see B fares available online, but when I call they want mileage and extra fees to upgrade. (I can see there is business class available on these flights too.)
I've upgraded B fares domestically but never internationally. When I've done it domestically I've just clicked the upgrade button and all is done. But are the rules different internationally? If you buy a B fare are you just first in line for an upgrade unless you pay the fees?
Any help understanding this would be appreciated!
I've upgraded B fares domestically but never internationally. When I've done it domestically I've just clicked the upgrade button and all is done. But are the rules different internationally? If you buy a B fare are you just first in line for an upgrade unless you pay the fees?
Any help understanding this would be appreciated!
Jun 26, 2009 | 4:07 am
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I'm looking to get an upgrade on a flight from LAX to GRU. I see B fares available online, but when I call they want mileage and extra fees to upgrade. (I can see there is business class available on these flights too.)
I've upgraded B fares domestically but never internationally. When I've done it domestically I've just clicked the upgrade button and all is done. But are the rules different internationally? If you buy a B fare are you just first in line for an upgrade unless you pay the fees?
Any help understanding this would be appreciated!
I've upgraded B fares domestically but never internationally. When I've done it domestically I've just clicked the upgrade button and all is done. But are the rules different internationally? If you buy a B fare are you just first in line for an upgrade unless you pay the fees?
Any help understanding this would be appreciated!
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Jun 26, 2009 | 4:09 am
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I'm looking to get an upgrade on a flight from LAX to GRU. I see B fares available online, but when I call they want mileage and extra fees to upgrade. (I can see there is business class available on these flights too.)
I've upgraded B fares domestically but never internationally. When I've done it domestically I've just clicked the upgrade button and all is done. But are the rules different internationally? If you buy a B fare are you just first in line for an upgrade unless you pay the fees?
Any help understanding this would be appreciated!
I've upgraded B fares domestically but never internationally. When I've done it domestically I've just clicked the upgrade button and all is done. But are the rules different internationally? If you buy a B fare are you just first in line for an upgrade unless you pay the fees?
Any help understanding this would be appreciated!
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Jun 26, 2009 | 4:15 am
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This is not entirely accurate. It is how the flight is marketed, not the actual cabin seating. There are still a few flights in the system (e.g. EWR-LIM) that operate with a BF cabin but that are not marketed as BF and therefore are eligible for complimentary elite upgrades.
Jun 26, 2009 | 4:19 am
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This is not entirely accurate. It is how the flight is marketed, not the actual cabin seating. There are still a few flights in the system (e.g. EWR-LIM) that operate with a BF cabin but that are not marketed as BF and therefore are eligible for complimentary elite upgrades.
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Jun 26, 2009 | 4:53 am
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Jun 26, 2009 | 7:23 am
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Jun 26, 2009 | 9:08 am
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Jun 26, 2009 | 9:12 am
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I also forgot to mention the 752s that fly domestically as well.
Jun 26, 2009 | 10:06 am
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If the scheduling works out for you, you may want to look into Copa also. It will be more of a domestic F cabin, with a change of planes (and PC!) in PTY, but you can upgrade with miles only, or at EUA if the gods are willing. 2500 onepass miles bonus if you buy on Copaair.com also.^