W fare class not available - RT flight SFO to Europe in December
Mar 12, 2024, 4:55 pm
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W fare class not available - RT flight SFO to Europe in December
When I try to use the 'Advanced Search' to look specifically for 'W' fare class (40 PlusPoint upgrade), I do not get the 'Requested Fare Class' column across any of the flight options. I called in to the United 1-800 number, and for whatever reason they say you can't price this route in W - across any of the flight combos?
It is a regular round-trip route, so I am surprised, and is no different than how I have booked in the past. Is there a special rule around W fare class only opening within X days of travel that I may be overlooking? Thanks for any tips!
It is a regular round-trip route, so I am surprised, and is no different than how I have booked in the past. Is there a special rule around W fare class only opening within X days of travel that I may be overlooking? Thanks for any tips!
Mar 12, 2024, 5:01 pm
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When I try to use the 'Advanced Search' to look specifically for 'W' fare class (40 PlusPoint upgrade), I do not get the 'Requested Fare Class' column across any of the flight options. I called in to the United 1-800 number, and for whatever reason they say you can't price this route in W - across any of the flight combos?
It is a regular round-trip route, so I am surprised, and is no different than how I have booked in the past. Is there a special rule around W fare class only opening within X days of travel that I may be overlooking? Thanks for any tips!
It is a regular round-trip route, so I am surprised, and is no different than how I have booked in the past. Is there a special rule around W fare class only opening within X days of travel that I may be overlooking? Thanks for any tips!
2 - UA does not file a fare in every fare class in every market. Search for W, V, Q, H, U, E, M, B, Y to get every fare that can be upgraded for 40 PlusPoints.
3 - It's possible that all W fares expired prior to your travel date and haven't been extended / renewed, although it's unlikely.
If you care to post your itinerary and travel dates, you'll get more specific answers.
Mar 12, 2024, 6:00 pm
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In addition to holiday timing, the period is far enough United may not have any discount/deep discount fares filed yet. United has no incentives to discount flights 9 months from today. If you need to secure tickets now, you are not flexible, inflexible dates favor the house (airlines).
Mar 12, 2024, 11:58 pm
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Well they did last year (2023) for Summer 2024 as I got some great deals, as I look and book quite a great deal in advance and I know United gets my money but I love a good deal and for a while fares kept decreasing so I kept repricing. Noticed fares have gone way up for Summer.
I have been looking at TPAC for December and prices are ridiculous this year. I keep looking....
I have been looking at TPAC for December and prices are ridiculous this year. I keep looking....
Mar 13, 2024, 1:06 am
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