Jul 20, 2013, 6:22 pm
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UA Upsell Offers to Business/First at Purchase and Day of Departure (TOD) [Archive]
Jun 5, 2013, 6:53 pm
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Jun 6, 2013, 7:48 am
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If UA wants to get people to pay the premium price for F, they need to offer a premium service. They don't. What they offer would be barely passable for C on other carriers.
I've found UA C to be more acceptable on a 2 class config. True, there's no F, but it's not like we'd be missing much anyway.
Jun 11, 2013, 4:41 pm
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DTW-ORD
S fare
Gold
$59 at OLCI
Accepted: NO
S fare
Gold
$59 at OLCI
Accepted: NO
Jun 12, 2013, 9:27 am
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I'm curious ... what do you think my offer would be. I'm UA Kettle, but US CP/*G. I'll be flying on UA BWI-NRT and back. Outbound flexible fares all book into K, but on the back vary anywhere from Q to U.
The difference between a flexible U fare and nonrefundable P fare is about $500, and $1500 from the K fare (why they're doing refundable K is beyond me). Grand total difference between a flexible K/U and a nonrefundable P is about $1800. What do you think the upgrade prices would be? Am I looking at the fare difference, or could UA offer me something different?
I'll admit, I'm not thrilled about the possibility of doing a longhaul in Y (FT made me spoiled
), but I'm trying to find the best way to upgrade the ticket. Last time I flew UA was on a paid Z ticket, so it wasn't a concern.
Thanks!
The difference between a flexible U fare and nonrefundable P fare is about $500, and $1500 from the K fare (why they're doing refundable K is beyond me). Grand total difference between a flexible K/U and a nonrefundable P is about $1800. What do you think the upgrade prices would be? Am I looking at the fare difference, or could UA offer me something different?
I'll admit, I'm not thrilled about the possibility of doing a longhaul in Y (FT made me spoiled
), but I'm trying to find the best way to upgrade the ticket. Last time I flew UA was on a paid Z ticket, so it wasn't a concern.Thanks!
Jun 15, 2013, 7:43 pm
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DEN-SFO
V fare
1K
$99 at OLCI
Declined
V fare
1K
$99 at OLCI
Declined
Jun 15, 2013, 8:58 pm
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Jun 16, 2013, 5:45 am
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W fare upgraded to R
$1549 at OLCI to upgrade to GF
Declined
I'm guessing this is pretty close to a buy-up to Z
W fare upgraded to R
$1549 at OLCI to upgrade to GF
Declined
I'm guessing this is pretty close to a buy-up to Z
Jun 16, 2013, 7:21 am
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I have a IAD-DEN leg and diff from E to V-UP (P) was only about $60. Looking like a TOD (Paid Upgrade) but was a legit Buy-Up. Good use of ExpertFlyer and UA's site for my conclusion here.
Jun 16, 2013, 7:47 am
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An important distinction WineCountry made here. Sometimes the a TOD-apearing fare is actually a Buy Up difference.
I have a IAD-DEN leg and diff from E to V-UP (P) was only about $60. Looking like a TOD (Paid Upgrade) but was a legit Buy-Up. Good use of ExpertFlyer and UA's site for my conclusion here.
I have a IAD-DEN leg and diff from E to V-UP (P) was only about $60. Looking like a TOD (Paid Upgrade) but was a legit Buy-Up. Good use of ExpertFlyer and UA's site for my conclusion here.
Where they break UA's own rules are with GMs - we need more examples of those. Anyone traveling with a friend/co-worker/relative on a separate PNR, try and see what offers they get and report back!
Jun 18, 2013, 5:46 am
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IAD-KWI
W fare
Premier Silver
Offer to business first: $1,059
Declined
W fare
Premier Silver
Offer to business first: $1,059
Declined
Jun 18, 2013, 9:51 am
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My wife (GM) was offered U --> 1st for ORD-MSP for $49.
Jun 18, 2013, 12:26 pm
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U fare was already more expensive than V-UP and $49 looks right for a last minute U to Q-UP.
This is a potential issue that if you fare is already above an -UP fare, the offer is based on the next higher potential fare for F seat.
This is a potential issue that if you fare is already above an -UP fare, the offer is based on the next higher potential fare for F seat.
Jun 19, 2013, 10:34 pm
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I am on a B fare tomorrow, which should allow me to upgrade at time of booking. There is one open seat. I clicked on "upgrade now," only to be directed to a page saying that the complimentary instant upgrade was no longer possible for this flight. My travel companion (without status, and on a different itinerary) was offered an upgrade to first for $49 after I was informed none were available on a complimentary basis. What gives?
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Jun 19, 2013, 11:00 pm
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I am on a B fare tomorrow, which should allow me to upgrade at time of booking. There is one open seat. I clicked on "upgrade now," only to be directed to a page saying that the complementary instant upgrade was no longer possible for this flight. My travel companion (without status, and on a different itinerary) was offered an upgrade to first for $49 after I was informed none were available on a complementary basis. What gives?