Consolidated "UA 'Z' Fare (Discounted Business Class)" Discussion Thread [Merged]
Aug 28, 2009, 7:18 am
#196
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I successfully upgraded using SWU on my Z fare from C to F on August 27. (SFO-PEK)
Gate agent told me Z fare is not upgradable, but granted me the exception because I am a GS. SWU was deducted from my account.
Gate agent told me Z fare is not upgradable, but granted me the exception because I am a GS. SWU was deducted from my account.
Aug 28, 2009, 8:00 am
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Flew LAX-IAD-FRA-TLV-FRA-SFO-LAX last April via FRA on a Z fare. (About $3200!).
LAX-IAD was on the 777 that was downgraded to a 3 class 767. I was put into F on that one.
At the IAD RCC, I asked about an upgrade C to F. "Not on a Z fare!" she said. Fare enough.
I asked again at the gate. the agent said, "We have an extra F meal loaded, and I hate to see it go to waste. He upgraded me with deducting an SWU.
On the return, asked about an SWU upgrade at the FRA RCC. Denied. I asked again at a service counter, and it was processed by deducting the SWU.
LAX-IAD was on the 777 that was downgraded to a 3 class 767. I was put into F on that one.
At the IAD RCC, I asked about an upgrade C to F. "Not on a Z fare!" she said. Fare enough.
I asked again at the gate. the agent said, "We have an extra F meal loaded, and I hate to see it go to waste. He upgraded me with deducting an SWU.
On the return, asked about an SWU upgrade at the FRA RCC. Denied. I asked again at a service counter, and it was processed by deducting the SWU.
Aug 28, 2009, 8:48 am
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Aug 28, 2009, 9:06 am
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Aug 28, 2009, 10:06 am
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Since boarding had begun it was probably already past the time that she processed the rest of the upgrade list and possibly even NRSA's... I think she probably meant you would have had a chance if you had asked earlier.
Aug 28, 2009, 12:04 pm
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Aug 28, 2009, 1:26 pm
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This was in April. To add to my luck, the personal video wasn't working. Got a $250 voucher for that. Same thing happened on my return. Another $250 voucher!
Nov 11, 2009, 7:59 pm
#203
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Anyone manage to upgrade domestic Z?
Sorry if this has been answered already, but the search tool won't accept "Z" as a keyword ...
Btw, I meant upgrade with CR-1s or e500s, not op-ups.
Btw, I meant upgrade with CR-1s or e500s, not op-ups.
Nov 11, 2009, 8:27 pm
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Officially it's not allowed. But yes, there have been reports of success at the airport if you find an agent willing to break the rules or they make a mistake and don't notice it's a Z fare.
Nov 11, 2009, 8:42 pm
#205
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Thanks. Sounds like ual.com won't allow it then.
Nov 11, 2009, 9:04 pm
#206
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defintely a no for united.com or any way in advance
but as SEA1K4EVR reported, some have been successful at the gate -- similar those who have also upgraded K, L, S, ... (international) fares
UFC, if offered, can be used with a Z fare and Z fares will be upgradeable in the new mileage upgrade with co-pay option in 2010.
but as SEA1K4EVR reported, some have been successful at the gate -- similar those who have also upgraded K, L, S, ... (international) fares
UFC, if offered, can be used with a Z fare and Z fares will be upgradeable in the new mileage upgrade with co-pay option in 2010.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 11, 2009 at 10:23 pm Reason: clarified was referring to international fares
Nov 11, 2009, 9:48 pm
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Since when did K, L, S cannot upgrade domestically ? Z cannot upgrade no matter domestic or international period.
Nov 11, 2009, 10:05 pm
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I have not succeeded when I have asked.
Nov 11, 2009, 10:22 pm
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Nov 11, 2009, 10:24 pm
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