Consolidated "UA 'Z' Fare (Discounted Business Class)" Discussion Thread [Merged]
May 28, 2007, 6:46 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2001
Location: IAD
Posts: 6,148
I gave up - I called United and they were perplexed. The 1K agent put me on hold and came back and said "it looks like even though the inventory is there, the fare is not eligible for transatlantic business class unless you route through London, but we no longer serve Paris-London since BMI pulled the route. You could route CDG-FRA/MUC-LHR-SFO, otherwise you would need to purchase a D fare."
I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
May 28, 2007, 7:21 pm
#32
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: USA
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I gave up - I called United and they were perplexed. The 1K agent put me on hold and came back and said "it looks like even though the inventory is there, the fare is not eligible for transatlantic business class unless you route through London, but we no longer serve Paris-London since BMI pulled the route. You could route CDG-FRA/MUC-LHR-SFO, otherwise you would need to purchase a D fare."
I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
Jun 16, 2007, 7:43 pm
#33
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: USA; UA-1K; Hyatt Diamond, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,729
Chances of Upgrade C to F on Z Fare?
Next weekend, going IAD-LAX, I'm taking the 777 in confirmed C on a Z fare and have a couple questions.
1. Do domestic three-class flights ever offer buy-ups at check0in through Mr. Chicken or on dot-bomb? I've read about it for Int'l, but wasn't sure about domestic.
2. What's the best strategy for maximizing my chances? Should I check in online or wait for the airport, and how far in advance?
Thanks in advance for the input.
1. Do domestic three-class flights ever offer buy-ups at check0in through Mr. Chicken or on dot-bomb? I've read about it for Int'l, but wasn't sure about domestic.
2. What's the best strategy for maximizing my chances? Should I check in online or wait for the airport, and how far in advance?
Thanks in advance for the input.
Jun 16, 2007, 7:54 pm
#34
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Australia
Posts: 2,814
[QUOTE=shinbal;7913794]Next weekend, going IAD-LAX, I'm taking the 777 in confirmed C on a Z fare and have a couple questions.
1. Do domestic three-class flights ever offer buy-ups at check0in through Mr. Chicken or on dot-bomb? I've read about it for Int'l, but wasn't sure about domestic.
I have travelled both international and domestic on a Z fare and on a few occasions have been offered a buy up to F - so it does happen .
1. Do domestic three-class flights ever offer buy-ups at check0in through Mr. Chicken or on dot-bomb? I've read about it for Int'l, but wasn't sure about domestic.
I have travelled both international and domestic on a Z fare and on a few occasions have been offered a buy up to F - so it does happen .
Jun 16, 2007, 10:03 pm
#35
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: UAL1K 2MM UGS, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,004
Next weekend, going IAD-LAX, I'm taking the 777 in confirmed C on a Z fare and have a couple questions.
1. Do domestic three-class flights ever offer buy-ups at check0in through Mr. Chicken or on dot-bomb? I've read about it for Int'l, but wasn't sure about domestic.
2. What's the best strategy for maximizing my chances? Should I check in online or wait for the airport, and how far in advance?
Thanks in advance for the input.
1. Do domestic three-class flights ever offer buy-ups at check0in through Mr. Chicken or on dot-bomb? I've read about it for Int'l, but wasn't sure about domestic.
2. What's the best strategy for maximizing my chances? Should I check in online or wait for the airport, and how far in advance?
Thanks in advance for the input.
I too have been offered buy up's Z - F.
Every time it's happened, it's happened at the airport at self check-in.
Actually I've been offered buy up by Mr. Chicken on 2 out of 5 Z's in the past year, which I think is a pretty great ratio.
Lihue1k
Jul 4, 2007, 12:35 am
#36
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 929
Have been trying to book C BOS-GRU on .bomb. No matter how I do it, I get C fares but only Y seating on the international legs (but A getting to the ORD C=4/IAD C=2 gateway). I know that I have to call, but this is just frustrating.
Last edited by #10; Jul 4, 2007 at 12:41 am
Jul 4, 2007, 11:37 am
#37
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: HH Gold, Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 4,074
I gave up - I called United and they were perplexed. The 1K agent put me on hold and came back and said "it looks like even though the inventory is there, the fare is not eligible for transatlantic business class unless you route through London, but we no longer serve Paris-London since BMI pulled the route. You could route CDG-FRA/MUC-LHR-SFO, otherwise you would need to purchase a D fare."
I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
One thing I learned when booking my travels this summer is that .bomb frequently has no clue ... to do. I went through Orbitz.com and am confirmed Z/C for each intl segment and in F on the other segments.
Jul 4, 2007, 1:20 pm
#38
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Brandon Johnson International Airport (expect delays)
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I've booked the ticket with AA/Iberia at some inconvenience - SFO-JFK-MAD-FCO outbound and Paris/Orly-MAD-ORD-SFO on the return, although the fare was fantastic: 2625 plus taxes, all confirmed in F/J. United wanted 3400 for similar SFO-FRA-FCO/CDG-FRA-SFO and would not confirm the C class seats. Bah.
Jan 5, 2008, 4:50 pm
#40
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,320
SWU from UAL Z Fare?
Hi All,
I tried to search but could not find what I was looking for. Can someone tell me if a SWU is usable on a Z fare to F at booking? Also, if it is, what class code does that book in to? XF?
Thanks,
J.
I tried to search but could not find what I was looking for. Can someone tell me if a SWU is usable on a Z fare to F at booking? Also, if it is, what class code does that book in to? XF?
Thanks,
J.
Jan 5, 2008, 4:53 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: HH Gold, Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 4,074
AFAIK, Z fares aren't upgradeable with SWU's
Jan 5, 2008, 4:55 pm
#42
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# Upgradeable Booking Classes fares: This upgrade may be used on United Business booking classes (C, D) and United Economy booking classes (Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, K, L) for travel in Region 1. This upgrade may be used on United Business booking classes (C, D) and United Economy booking classes fares (Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V, W) for travel in Region 2.
Jan 5, 2008, 4:55 pm
#43
Join Date: May 2003
Location: SAN
Programs: UA GS/1K/MM, VA Gold, DL Gold
Posts: 5,581
Nope - Z fares arent upgradable either at booking or at the gate (except by mistake)
Jan 5, 2008, 4:56 pm
#44
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,320
Thats what I thought but I wanted to double check.
If that is the case... Why would someone want to trade a SWU for miles? Only way to get F free? Only way to get a free E ticket?
Thanks.
If that is the case... Why would someone want to trade a SWU for miles? Only way to get F free? Only way to get a free E ticket?
Thanks.
Jan 5, 2008, 4:58 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Portland
Programs: HH Gold, Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 4,074
only way to get to F would be a buy up or an op-up i'd imagine. i've only had the latter happen to me though.