First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Oct 8, 2015, 6:34 am
#2686
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Well, it's definitely NOT available for transatlantic. The few itineraries we had this summer; the option was not offered. We have very few 100% US Domestic flights. I made a point of looking for it. Could I be mistaken, of course. But I do not believe the option was there. I seem to recall the same on other (US Domestic) itineraries in the last year (or so). But, like I said, we have very few situations like this; so I can't say with 100% certainty the option was not there.
Oct 8, 2015, 8:09 am
#2687
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I have not seen an offer when using a companion ticket. If DL is trying to sell seats it seems they would still offer an upgrade especially since you can't get upgraded.
As far as an upgrade for a segment or the return flight I have not seen anything. I know they use to offer segment upgrades at the gate, but I haven't seen anything recently.
Oct 8, 2015, 10:02 am
#2688
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Though, the "rare" ex-USA kiosk offers for transatlantic have been around 75K miles or $750. (I heard that data-point, did not experience it myself)
Oct 8, 2015, 12:14 pm
#2689
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Unless they want to "discourage" using companion tix for upgrade purposes. They'd rather you pay a higher fare to be eligible to be offered a paid upgrade. That whole price discrimination concept from economics class...
Oct 11, 2015, 9:18 am
#2690
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Flying RDU-ATL-PHX today on a V Fare. ATL-PHX got changed from a 737-900 to a 757-200 with lie flats back in August. I've been checking every day to see if it was possible to upfare but they've only been selling the route with a full F fare pricing out at about $900 above my fare. This was as recent as last night.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Oct 11, 2015, 9:37 am
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Flying RDU-ATL-PHX today on a V Fare. ATL-PHX got changed from a 737-900 to a 757-200 with lie flats back in August. I've been checking every day to see if it was possible to upfare but they've only been selling the route with a full F fare pricing out at about $900 above my fare. This was as recent as last night.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
- nice score. If you are DL - why give F seats away when people will buy them. Good for you, good for DL, and as us Brits would say - tough-tittie for number 2 on the UG list.
Last edited by GRALISTAIR; Oct 12, 2015 at 5:09 pm
Oct 11, 2015, 9:41 am
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Flying RDU-ATL-PHX today on a V Fare. ATL-PHX got changed from a 737-900 to a 757-200 with lie flats back in August. I've been checking every day to see if it was possible to upfare but they've only been selling the route with a full F fare pricing out at about $900 above my fare. This was as recent as last night.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Oct 11, 2015, 9:49 am
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Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
I bought a ticket from SFO last weekend just two hours prior to departure. I was immediately #1 on the list. Someone who checked in the day before was probably ticked!
I also helped a family member by a ticket on Thursday for travel on Friday. Since she hasn't flown in forever and the -up fare was only $100 more I splurged... I wonder how many people in F these days are travelers like her? On some flights I've noticed a lot of non-business traveler looking folks (e.g. elderly women).
Oct 11, 2015, 12:45 pm
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Oct 11, 2015, 12:47 pm
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Oct 11, 2015, 7:49 pm
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Flying RDU-ATL-PHX today on a V Fare. ATL-PHX got changed from a 737-900 to a 757-200 with lie flats back in August. I've been checking every day to see if it was possible to upfare but they've only been selling the route with a full F fare pricing out at about $900 above my fare. This was as recent as last night.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Today I get up, fly to ATL and check one last time to find out they've finally released a P-Fare. I paid $200 at the Skyclub 10 minutes before boarding and got the last seat left (it was showing 2 available seats for upgrade since I checked in yesterday). I probably broke #2 on the upgrade list's heart.
Oct 11, 2015, 7:57 pm
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The ATL-PHX flights today are all blocked between 4:10 and 4:13. Actually comes out to better than $1/min. More like $0.80/min or so.
Oct 11, 2015, 8:34 pm
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Flight Aware shows 3hr23 btw.
Oct 12, 2015, 12:12 am
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Don't forget taxi time! And I factor in sitting at the gate too to some extent. Much better to be sitting in a more comfortable seat not squished between my neighbors, as I prefer to board early and ensure my overhead bin space.
Oct 12, 2015, 8:11 am
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Plus, if regular F seats are worth $1/min, the lie-flats must be worth some additional premium. This sounds like a great score.