PN fare code confusing on UA900
May 15, 2012 | 9:28 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 159
PN fare code confusing on UA900
For UA900 SFO-FRA (yes, hardest to upgrade) expertflyer shows PN=3. I am confused about this. Is UA900 applicable for upgrade for elites on B/M fares?
I am trying to figure out best way to increase chance for upgrade on this difficult flight (May 28). If a B fare gets me instant upgrade to BusinessFirst due to PN>0 I am all over it.
Can anyone confirm this is how it works or am I totally off base?
I am trying to figure out best way to increase chance for upgrade on this difficult flight (May 28). If a B fare gets me instant upgrade to BusinessFirst due to PN>0 I am all over it.
Can anyone confirm this is how it works or am I totally off base?
May 15, 2012 | 9:35 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: IAD
Programs: UA 1K/MM, AA EXP, Marriott Plat
Posts: 192
The insta ups are not eligible for flights CONUS to Europe. Called 1K line today with the same question. Odd that they even show that fare class for non eligible flights, even odder that it shows anything other than 0 or 9. Agent did say the PN insta up works to Asia, but website only says intra Asia. Have to use a GPU, buy up or miles.
May 15, 2012 | 9:44 pm
#3
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 73,137
It seems to be hard-coded the PN=P so PN shows even if not a CPU eligible flight. For non-CPU flights PN is meaningless.