First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Apr 21, 2019, 2:00 pm
#4504
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: DL DM/MM
Posts: 2,267
I've been offered to UG from SLC to RDU for $184 or use 17,800 miles. I'm currently in bulkhead aisle in C+, and I think I have one of the best seats right now. $184 seems kind of steep for a 3.5-4 hr flight. I have plenty of miles to spend, but 17K miles isn't chump change. What do you all think?
Apr 21, 2019, 2:09 pm
#4506
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: DL DM/MM
Posts: 2,267
Good call! I also had a recent conversation with a DM agent who said that I could only SDC on an upgraded ticket (via FCM with miles) if the original fare class was available. For example, if my original ticket was K class and I did upgraded using miles to Z, then K would have to be available for the flight that I would want to SDC on. Using money, on the other hand, would be different. Was this agent completely clueless?
Apr 21, 2019, 2:25 pm
#4507
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,295
I've been offered to UG from SLC to RDU for $184 or use 17,800 miles. I'm currently in bulkhead aisle in C+, and I think I have one of the best seats right now. $184 seems kind of steep for a 3.5-4 hr flight. I have plenty of miles to spend, but 17K miles isn't chump change. What do you all think?
Apr 21, 2019, 2:40 pm
#4509
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,356
Good call! I also had a recent conversation with a DM agent who said that I could only SDC on an upgraded ticket (via FCM with miles) if the original fare class was available. For example, if my original ticket was K class and I did upgraded using miles to Z, then K would have to be available for the flight that I would want to SDC on. Using money, on the other hand, would be different. Was this agent completely clueless?
once the ticket is reissued, it’s as if you paid for FC at initial booking ... you’re subject to the same SDC rules as any paid FC ticket — an available seat in the front cabin (other than D1), and no change from a connection to a nonstop
Apr 21, 2019, 10:46 pm
#4511
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
Apr 22, 2019, 6:15 am
#4512
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 23,015
What is availability in F buckets? Is it standalone, or part of an itin with other flights (numerous instances of odd pricing on domestic segments when paired with international flights on same itin).
Apr 22, 2019, 7:41 pm
#4515
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,209
It's part of an itinerary with other flights, but I took the FCM offer on other segments.
