First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Nov 2, 2018, 2:36 pm
#4006
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Tacoma, WA
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Posts: 495
Man, it's amazing how drastically these things can fluctuate. I paid $272 two weeks ago for MCO-LAX and $344 for a total of 3 segments between Nassau and SEA: NAS-ATL, ATL-MSP and MSP-SEA. I guess any flight ex-JFK Is going to command a premium, particularly over leisure locations like MCO and NAS.
Nov 2, 2018, 2:39 pm
#4007
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Tacoma, WA
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Nov 2, 2018, 2:42 pm
#4008
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,210
Man, it's amazing how drastically these things can fluctuate. I paid $272 two weeks ago for MCO-LAX and $344 for a total of 3 segments between Nassau and SEA: NAS-ATL, ATL-MSP and MSP-SEA. I guess any flight ex-JFK Is going to command a premium, particularly over leisure locations like MCO and NAS.
Nov 2, 2018, 5:08 pm
#4009
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: AUS
Programs: BAEC Gold, AA PPro, Hyatt Globalist, Amex Plat
Posts: 7,039
Ultimately, only you can make the call as to whether $506 is "worth it." If it was me, I wouldn't pay that for a this route, no way (and I can easily afford it) as I just don't see the value. I'd be fine in exit/C+ and spend that money more effectively at my destination.
Regards
Nov 2, 2018, 7:48 pm
#4010
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, BA Silver, AC, AF/KL, AV, VS | Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 459
With about one more week to go before my trip, I checked my offers yesterday and the PDX-SEA segment wasn't available but the SEA-ATL segment was down to $417. Today the PDX-SEA segment is (again) available for $77 but SEA-ATL is not offered... I checked the seat map and there are still 7 free seats in F. What game are they playing? I guess I'll check again at T-121 hours before Plats & Diamonds get upgraded.
Nov 2, 2018, 11:02 pm
#4012
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
Programs: AA PPro/DL PLT, PPass, Marriott / Hilton Gold, JetBlue Mosaic, Hertz Presidents Circle, Amex Plat
Posts: 4,630
SDQ-JFK in 10 days. Booked on an award ticket. $458 for upgrade to 1st on an early morning flight with 12 seats open. No thanks, my upgrade as a PM should clear at the window.
Nov 3, 2018, 9:42 am
#4013
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: SFO/TPA
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 199
My current “opportunity” to upgrade to first TPA-ATL is $393.93 one month out. Current price to purchase that seat outright: $382.20. IME this is par for the course for that route. I find if I plan ahead, make sure I get enough rest the night before, eat well, dress comfortably and fill up on free booze at the SC right before boarding, I can make it through an hour in coach. /s
Last edited by dalehill; Nov 3, 2018 at 9:43 am Reason: clarification
Nov 4, 2018, 10:22 am
#4015
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,210
You are effectively asking anonymous people on the internet to answer a "is it worth it" question for you. That is very difficult to do. I don't know anything about you. Is ~$500 a lot of money for you? Or is it chump change that you won't even notice on your credit card statement? Do you usually fly up front or rarely? Are you miffed if not up front? Or are you fine in an exit row/C+ seat?
Ultimately, only you can make the call as to whether $506 is "worth it." If it was me, I wouldn't pay that for a this route, no way (and I can easily afford it) as I just don't see the value. I'd be fine in exit/C+ and spend that money more effectively at my destination.
Regards
Ultimately, only you can make the call as to whether $506 is "worth it." If it was me, I wouldn't pay that for a this route, no way (and I can easily afford it) as I just don't see the value. I'd be fine in exit/C+ and spend that money more effectively at my destination.
Regards
Nov 4, 2018, 1:21 pm
#4016
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
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Nov 4, 2018, 9:12 pm
#4017
In memoriam
Join Date: Dec 2001
Programs: DL 2MM, AA MM, DL Sky Club Life, AA Admirals Club Life, Hilton Gold Life
Posts: 1,732
Count me as one who grabbed a low upfare once and after that all my flights came with ridiculous high upfares greater than a clean up fare to a published fare in first.
I look forward to Delta offering Medallion members lower upfares with lower earned MQ mileage accruals a week out from the schedule, just so I don't have to do the walk of shame aboard the aircraft if I standby and don't clear a freebie
I look forward to Delta offering Medallion members lower upfares with lower earned MQ mileage accruals a week out from the schedule, just so I don't have to do the walk of shame aboard the aircraft if I standby and don't clear a freebie
Nov 6, 2018, 8:43 am
#4018
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Location: Northern Calif./Eastern Ida.
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I’m rolling the dice on it since it’s a work trip, I have a C+ aisle already and I just shelled out for an AF business upgrade on a long TATL. As of the moment (about a week out) there are 7 vacant seats in F only about half the C+ map occupied. I’m not 100% confidence on the upgrade but enough to take my chances. If not I’ll survive in coach.
Nov 6, 2018, 4:35 pm
#4019
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Plus booked into C so will take bonus MQM. Doesn't help me for 2018 (won't get to 125k) but more rollover for next year at least.
Nov 6, 2018, 11:01 pm
#4020
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,210
JFK-PHX
They're offering me $418 for an upgrade to F on JFK-PHX
Last edited by MarkP24; Nov 7, 2018 at 6:46 pm Reason: mistake- I had written LAX instead of PHX