Upgrade (paid) when booking & MQMs
Jul 11, 2017, 3:59 pm
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Upgrade (paid) when booking & MQMs
Sorry if this has been asked, but try querying "Upgrade" or MQM.... 
For the "new" upgrade option during and after booking (FCM), is it booking you into a First Class fare basis or are they just upgrading the seat. I ask because of the 1.5 kicker on MQM's. Does the "upgrade" provide the 1.5 MQM and put you into a First class fare bucket? (important for SDC)
I've historically just called and paid the difference to get an A fare, but given the website option, it certainly is easier.
For the "new" upgrade option during and after booking (FCM), is it booking you into a First Class fare basis or are they just upgrading the seat. I ask because of the 1.5 kicker on MQM's. Does the "upgrade" provide the 1.5 MQM and put you into a First class fare bucket? (important for SDC)
I've historically just called and paid the difference to get an A fare, but given the website option, it certainly is easier.
Jul 11, 2017, 6:58 pm
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There are probably more posts and a discussion but this was in the FCM thread recently.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28178469-post3484.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28178469-post3484.html
Jul 11, 2017, 8:18 pm
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Sorry if this has been asked, but try querying "Upgrade" or MQM....
For the "new" upgrade option during and after booking (FCM), is it booking you into a First Class fare basis or are they just upgrading the seat. I ask because of the 1.5 kicker on MQM's. Does the "upgrade" provide the 1.5 MQM and put you into a First class fare bucket? (important for SDC)
I've historically just called and paid the difference to get an A fare, but given the website option, it certainly is easier.
For the "new" upgrade option during and after booking (FCM), is it booking you into a First Class fare basis or are they just upgrading the seat. I ask because of the 1.5 kicker on MQM's. Does the "upgrade" provide the 1.5 MQM and put you into a First class fare bucket? (important for SDC)
I've historically just called and paid the difference to get an A fare, but given the website option, it certainly is easier.
Jul 12, 2017, 6:43 am
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Yes it is a bit confusing with how the FCM/buy-up system works now... since it doesn't actually issue a new ticket.
I inquired about the same thing, and you should get the bonus MQMs etc for taking the offer, before the check-in period. The system puts you into a first class seat, however the original ticket remains. I haven't flown on one yet so not sure if there is a modifier put on the original fare or how it works to track it, but it should also be treated like a normal first class fare for earning and SDC ability.
I inquired about the same thing, and you should get the bonus MQMs etc for taking the offer, before the check-in period. The system puts you into a first class seat, however the original ticket remains. I haven't flown on one yet so not sure if there is a modifier put on the original fare or how it works to track it, but it should also be treated like a normal first class fare for earning and SDC ability.