First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Apr 11, 2013, 8:31 am
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Fare class doesn't really mean anything. Y fares are more likely to be refundable than, say, K fares, but there are Y fares that aren't refundable and K fares that are. Need to look at the details in the fare rules.
Apr 11, 2013, 8:46 am
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Apr 11, 2013, 9:39 am
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While you are correct about the restrictions - not the reason this happened and not the actual intent. You'll notice if you check CLTCMH now, this fare is gone. None of the flight have F at same/less price.
Apr 11, 2013, 9:48 am
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I've noticed very fair markups on First Class seats recently... Economy may be $300, for example, with First class at $450 round trip (I saw this pricing for a LGA-DEN flight). At this point it may make sense to start purchasing F outright, especially as an FO.
Apr 11, 2013, 9:59 am
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.....F class ticket Fare Code was "G"
Your standard non-refundable/non-cancelable with the cherry top: change fees of more than the ticket value applies.
CHANGES/REFUNDS CHANGE-150.00 USD
CANCEL-NON REF
FOR ALL CONDITIONS SEE TEXT RULE
Finally, the Economy code was "U", which seems to have similar rules. So what's the logic now?
Apr 11, 2013, 10:10 am
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Of course it's a restricted fare. Really though, is that the 'reason' for this? Are you saying it makes sense for Delta to sell non-refundable F fares for the same (or even few hundred dollars less) than their Economy fare? I mean these are ~$200 tickets anyway, not In'tl travels.
.....F class ticket Fare Code was "G"
Your standard non-refundable/non-cancelable with the cherry top: change fees of more than the ticket value applies.
CHANGES/REFUNDS CHANGE-150.00 USD
CANCEL-NON REF
FOR ALL CONDITIONS SEE TEXT RULE
Finally, the Economy code was "U", which seems to have similar rules. So what's the logic now?
.....F class ticket Fare Code was "G"
Your standard non-refundable/non-cancelable with the cherry top: change fees of more than the ticket value applies.
CHANGES/REFUNDS CHANGE-150.00 USD
CANCEL-NON REF
FOR ALL CONDITIONS SEE TEXT RULE
Finally, the Economy code was "U", which seems to have similar rules. So what's the logic now?
That fare the OP got is literally gone - look at ITA and you won't find that G selling less than any Y fare.
Apr 11, 2013, 10:36 am
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Apr 11, 2013, 1:55 pm
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For my business trips, I still need to primarily book in coach for many segments, but for personal, I will me looking over to the F column more often. No reason not to
Apr 11, 2013, 3:34 pm
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Its happening more and more with all Airlines, including AA and UA, they are starting to learn that Discounted First Fares produce more revenue than Upgraded Coach. Something I believe they learned from US Airways.
Would anybody really pay over $1000 Business Class on a Regional Jet for a 70 minute flight from NYC to YYZ..thats what it was only a year ago. Now $400 is the norm.
Would anybody really pay over $1000 Business Class on a Regional Jet for a 70 minute flight from NYC to YYZ..thats what it was only a year ago. Now $400 is the norm.
Apr 11, 2013, 3:41 pm
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I think CMH-LAX is fairly empty a lot of the time...
Apr 11, 2013, 7:49 pm
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Apr 11, 2013, 8:15 pm
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You can choose an F fare, but there will be explaining to do and accounting is a pita. Reimbursement is slow as it is. Add a 'questionable' choice and the delay stretches.
Funny thing is a more expensive Y fare is very likely to be far easier approved.
Oh well.