SAA Step-Up Program Advice
 

Hi there - I am going to South Africa in January 2017 for my Honeymoon. We are flying from NYC to CapeTown (via JBN) on SAA. Looking at their site it appears a Economy ticket costs between $800-$1400 depending on fare class, but a Business ticket is $3600 (each way)....obviously a significant difference! I am a Platinum United member but sadly it appears there is no miles availability / option.

I am curious whether anyone has used the Step-Up feature, and what the success rate has been like? What advice people can give on bids to make (minimum? Slightly above minimum? etc).

Really appreciate any advice

Might want to look at this thread.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/south...ess-class.html