Why Does C/NC Space Show For Domestic (non p.s.) UA Flights? [Merged]
Mar 7, 2010, 9:33 pm
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8xx & 9xx domestic 2-class flights are extension of an international 3-class flight. J/C/D/Z/NC/XC are all listed for the convience of the connecting international passagner -- they are not bookable by the domestic only traveller.
Mar 7, 2010, 9:33 pm
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929 is BRU-LHR-ORD-SEA. C/J exists for a customer who wants to purchase LHR-SEA, for example.
Mar 7, 2010, 9:35 pm
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It is a continuation of UA929 from LHR with a change of gauge in ORD, so C and J seats are for sale on UA929 from ORD->SEA and will seat in the F-cabin on the 752
Mar 7, 2010, 11:26 pm
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Thanks all.... That makes sense now. The biggest question - seems to me that I should avoid booking such flights when planning for UDU, as if they are a continuation of an international flight, there's higher likelyhood of F/C pax continuing on, right?
Mar 7, 2010, 11:38 pm
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The best bet for UDUs is the type of plane - a 757's gonna be a much better bet than an A320 or A319, since there are 24 F seats, compared with 12 and 8.
Mar 7, 2010, 11:39 pm
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Jun 4, 2010, 1:00 pm
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NC and NF on domestic segment of 2-cabin UA 8xx/9xx flights
What is the difference between NC and NF on a domestic segment of a continuing "international" flight using a 2-cabin aircraft?
I'm looking to upgrade with CR1 on a 752 flying IAD-SFO on flight 977 (I believe continuing from DXB, but with plane change). Flight is NF0 and NC4, but UG with CR1 is waitlisted. Should it clear...or does NF space need to open first?
Thanks for any info.
I'm looking to upgrade with CR1 on a 752 flying IAD-SFO on flight 977 (I believe continuing from DXB, but with plane change). Flight is NF0 and NC4, but UG with CR1 is waitlisted. Should it clear...or does NF space need to open first?
Thanks for any info.
Jun 4, 2010, 1:06 pm
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If you're connecting from an international flight that has business class (any int'l flight..doesn't have to be the flight with the same flight number) and you're upgrading both segments using the same instrument (ie miles or a SWU) then you'll have access to the NC inventory on the domestic flight. If you've just booked the domestic flight as a stand alone you need NF inventory. Occasionally you'll see NF0 but NC>0 on those flights which means international travelers could snag an immediate upgrade but domestic travelers cannot. But usually NF=NC.
Jun 4, 2010, 1:08 pm
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That's what I thought...thanks for clearing it up for me.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jun 4, 2010, 1:19 pm
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A few similar threads for additional reading (some moldier than others):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...c-flights.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-0-nc-0-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...upgrade-y.html
And one that might apply in part:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...d-threads.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...c-flights.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-0-nc-0-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...upgrade-y.html
And one that might apply in part:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...d-threads.html
Jun 4, 2010, 2:15 pm
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Thanks...I had done some searching but had not seen those threads.
I called 1K Res. and they confirmed that to upgrade to domestic F, you need NF>0 ... NC>0 doesn't cut it.
I called 1K Res. and they confirmed that to upgrade to domestic F, you need NF>0 ... NC>0 doesn't cut it.
Jun 4, 2010, 2:54 pm
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I had a confirmed NF SFO-BOS on a 757. There was a schedule change (new 8xx flight number, same times, still a 757), and the system automatically put me in NC, with the same seat reserved in F. I called to 1K reservations to double check, and the agent told me this can, and does happen even on purely domestic itineraries.
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Jun 4, 2010, 3:31 pm
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Not necessarily!
I had a confirmed NF SFO-BOS on a 757. There was a schedule change (new 8xx flight number, same times, still a 757), and the system automatically put me in NC, with the same seat reserved in F. I called to 1K reservations to double check, and the agent told me I this can, and does happen even on purely domestic itineraries.
I had a confirmed NF SFO-BOS on a 757. There was a schedule change (new 8xx flight number, same times, still a 757), and the system automatically put me in NC, with the same seat reserved in F. I called to 1K reservations to double check, and the agent told me I this can, and does happen even on purely domestic itineraries.
Jun 4, 2010, 3:38 pm
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So I'm a little slow and need to confrim...although I think it has been answered answered.
UA 34 OGG-SFO on 8/15 is a DOM 777, and has NF2 NC0 can I use a CR1 or SWU to UG this flight from Y.
UA 34 OGG-SFO on 8/15 is a DOM 777, and has NF2 NC0 can I use a CR1 or SWU to UG this flight from Y.
Jun 4, 2010, 3:47 pm
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