B Fare
Sep 17, 2009 | 3:44 pm
#1
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B Fare
Hi
I just bought a "B" fare ticket on Delta/Northwest.
Does anyone think DL will match CO's policy of instant upgrades on B fares for elites anytime in the near future?
(currently CO instantly upgrades y/b fare purchases for all elites and recently announced autoupgrades on M fare purchases for Plats)
Thanks!
I just bought a "B" fare ticket on Delta/Northwest.
Does anyone think DL will match CO's policy of instant upgrades on B fares for elites anytime in the near future?
(currently CO instantly upgrades y/b fare purchases for all elites and recently announced autoupgrades on M fare purchases for Plats)
Thanks!
Sep 17, 2009 | 6:14 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: DCA
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How much was Y, and how much was FC? I would not be suprised if the FC ticket would have cost the exact same as that B fare, given you the same EQM boost, and guaranteed a seat upfront.
Sep 17, 2009 | 6:51 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MKE
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Well, it's definitely not happening now.
Bought a ticket last Friday for flights today. MSP-MKE was a B fare, and no upgrade for me
(was #3 of 26 on the list, and first checked in full).
Definitely getting fewer upgrades, and more at the gate, than a year ago.
(Granted, it was Thursday afternoon/evening on a fairly heavy route).
Bought a ticket last Friday for flights today. MSP-MKE was a B fare, and no upgrade for me
(was #3 of 26 on the list, and first checked in full).Definitely getting fewer upgrades, and more at the gate, than a year ago.
(Granted, it was Thursday afternoon/evening on a fairly heavy route).
Sep 17, 2009 | 9:59 pm
#4
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The Y was $100+ more...didn't check FC. will check now... but past the 24 hour point anyways :/
Sep 17, 2009 | 10:01 pm
#5
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Only difference between these fares: F is purchased FC, Y provides immediate upgrade if V/X space is available and B only provides upgrades during the normal Plat/Gold/Silver windows.
-RM
Sep 18, 2009 | 7:32 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2009
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F, Y and B all earn 150% EQM. There is no EQM difference in these fares at all. And B fares also earn 150% RDM, just as F and Y.
Only difference between these fares: F is purchased FC, Y provides immediate upgrade if V/X space is available and B only provides upgrades during the normal Plat/Gold/Silver windows.
-RM
Only difference between these fares: F is purchased FC, Y provides immediate upgrade if V/X space is available and B only provides upgrades during the normal Plat/Gold/Silver windows.
-RM
I am attempting to point out that the difference in price between Y/B/F might be very small. So if the OP is complaining that B fares don't give him instant upgrades, he could have just paid for a FC ticket, and it would have not cost him any more money.
Sep 18, 2009 | 7:39 am
#7
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Which is exactly what I just said...
I am attempting to point out that the difference in price between Y/B/F might be very small. So if the OP is complaining that B fares don't give him instant upgrades, he could have just paid for a FC ticket, and it would have not cost him any more money.
I am attempting to point out that the difference in price between Y/B/F might be very small. So if the OP is complaining that B fares don't give him instant upgrades, he could have just paid for a FC ticket, and it would have not cost him any more money.
(but I wasn't complaining --- it was more of a thread to see if there was any thing in the works to give Medallions B-fare instant upgrades)
so in the future I'll check the fares F/Y/B, before purchasing.
Thanks!
Sep 18, 2009 | 9:22 am
#8
Join Date: Jun 2009
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M (Both NW/DL) also qualifies for the 50% bonus, if you're going for that.