YUP Markets
Nov 21, 1999, 10:42 am
#1
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,697
YUP Markets
I'm interested to know which non-stop U.S. domestic routes offer YUP (or Y-UP) fares for non-elite travelers and on which airline.
For those who are not familiar with YUP fares, on such routings where they are available, the passenger qualifies for an immediate upgrade to first class if a first class seat is available at the time of ticketing, even if the passenger is not a member of that airline's FF program.
The only market I'm currently aware of that offers non-stop YUP fares is IAH-MSP. Please add to the list. I'm aware that TW offers this on routings via STL, but I'm only interested in non-stop routings.
For those who are not familiar with YUP fares, on such routings where they are available, the passenger qualifies for an immediate upgrade to first class if a first class seat is available at the time of ticketing, even if the passenger is not a member of that airline's FF program.
The only market I'm currently aware of that offers non-stop YUP fares is IAH-MSP. Please add to the list. I'm aware that TW offers this on routings via STL, but I'm only interested in non-stop routings.
Nov 21, 1999, 11:02 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: New York City
Posts: 287
I believe that TW and CO? offer YUP or YONEPASS fares on most n/s flights to/from NYC.
NW also has the E-Upgrade, which allows a very cheap upgrade (max $50 each way) at check-in for full fare pax. This is valid on n/s flights to/from its hubs, but not offered at every airport (yet).
Many people don't know this, but DL offers a confirmed first class fare just slightly higher than full-fare coach. It's an FFY fare basis and is the best deal for confirmed first class, with the mileage bonus, etc. This fare is available systemwide.
UA used to offer a special business class fare between SFO and ORD, which was the same price as the BUA coach fare. That fare was only valid on flights offering business class, though (i.e. no standby for F on narrow body flights). This might still be available on many flights to/from DEN and ORD to places like SFO/LAX/SEA.
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NW also has the E-Upgrade, which allows a very cheap upgrade (max $50 each way) at check-in for full fare pax. This is valid on n/s flights to/from its hubs, but not offered at every airport (yet).
Many people don't know this, but DL offers a confirmed first class fare just slightly higher than full-fare coach. It's an FFY fare basis and is the best deal for confirmed first class, with the mileage bonus, etc. This fare is available systemwide.
UA used to offer a special business class fare between SFO and ORD, which was the same price as the BUA coach fare. That fare was only valid on flights offering business class, though (i.e. no standby for F on narrow body flights). This might still be available on many flights to/from DEN and ORD to places like SFO/LAX/SEA.
[This message has been edited by SD Flyer (edited 11-21-1999).]
[This message has been edited by SD Flyer (edited 11-21-1999).]