First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Dec 6, 2018, 8:30 am
#4051
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Dec 7, 2018, 6:44 am
#4053
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They announced they were going to start doing this a while back. I haven't seen it myself but I assume others have.
It's interesting that they are pricing them at >1 CPM. Technically it all balances out (since the $74 also nets you 350-800 SkyMiles depending on status) but still interesting. Wonder if they are doing A/B testing on that to see whether or not it induces extra purchase ("I'm getting a deal!")
Dec 7, 2018, 6:47 am
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The price had been the same, but I had not seen the miles option until my upgrade on the outbound BOS-PHL cleared this morning. I'm expecting the return should clear later tonight, so maybe it's one last effort to sell it to clear some mileage liability before they give it away.
Dec 7, 2018, 10:14 am
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Current FCM offers:
MSP-SLC on A321 $157 or 14,600 miles
SLC-SFO on A319 $213 or 19,900 miles
No C+ offers and no bundle & save offer
SFO-MSP on 739ER $191 or 17,800 miles for F, $89 or 8300 miles for C+
MSP-MDW on CR7 $89 or 8300 miles for F, $33 or 3100 miles for C+
MSP-SLC on A321 $157 or 14,600 miles
SLC-SFO on A319 $213 or 19,900 miles
No C+ offers and no bundle & save offer
SFO-MSP on 739ER $191 or 17,800 miles for F, $89 or 8300 miles for C+
MSP-MDW on CR7 $89 or 8300 miles for F, $33 or 3100 miles for C+
Last edited by JoelThomas; Dec 7, 2018 at 10:56 am Reason: more specific aircraft
Dec 7, 2018, 11:01 am
#4056
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Dec 7, 2018, 11:18 am
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Dec 7, 2018, 11:35 am
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doubtful; it'll probably process as a non-refundable "seating upgrade" and they won't actually reissue the ticket into G/A/P ... which also means you won't have the "only-need-an-available-front-cabin-seat" SDC benefit either
Dec 7, 2018, 11:54 am
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well if you take the cash to upgrade offer it gives you the bonus. so this may too
Dec 7, 2018, 12:11 pm
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); called the PM line and was able to get it reversedsee this thread
Changing a ticket with a paid seat upgrade...
Last edited by jrl767; Dec 7, 2018 at 12:17 pm
Dec 9, 2018, 9:35 am
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Buying an upgrade during the check-in process will NOT earn you the bonus MQMs.
Dec 9, 2018, 9:52 am
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Dec 9, 2018, 10:57 am
#4064
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The only time I've sat in economy on this route is when I got involuntarily downgraded from an upgrade. $200 in my pocket so it was a good deal.