Consolidated "UA 'Z' Fare (Discounted Business Class)" Discussion Thread [Merged]
#76
Join Date: Oct 2004
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I thought this wasn't possible.
Aren't they all occupied with NRSAs
Aren't they all occupied with NRSAs
#78
Join Date: Aug 2003
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#79
Join Date: Feb 2004
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As others have stated a Z to NF upgrade is unlikely as the upgrade rules require a C or D fare. These rules makes sense for UA as it protects the integrity of F and when you consider an international Z fare could be ~$4K compared with ~$10K for a C fare. This is not to say I have not been lucky enough to end up in F on a Z fare, its very rare and has only happened on full flights on domestic transcons. I think the number one rule of flying applies, always be polite to the gate agents and keep good upgrade karma in mind, they might need a C seat and be whiling to upgrade someone quickly to get the flight out on time. As others have stated Easy Check-in may offer you a buy up offer. You haven't said what route your flying that will also have a significant impact. If you have to fly in F the best option is to re-fare.
#80
Join Date: Oct 2003
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buy-up from Z biz
This morning, attempting to print his BP for tomorrw's LAX-ORD-FRA-ADD flight, R was offered a buy-up from his Z fare in biz to first for the ORD-FRA segment. THIS was a "first," and it took only a very little time to convince him it was worth the ~570 US$
#81
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: San Francisco, CA
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Thanks for all the quick and helpful replies! Tonight I had an agent on the phone who said "let me move you", but then couldn't actually do it! Drats!!!
Update: Super nice Gate Agent in LAX (very sassy to everyone and I just stood there and laughed and listened). NO PROBLEM on the upgrade! She never even said "I shouldn't do this....".....
And now I can start a new thread on how awful the F seats are on the PS 757's. Uggg! So uncomfortable and not truly a lie-flat product.
and last update: just checked my MP account and Elec UG's...she didn't charge me for the UG!
Update: Super nice Gate Agent in LAX (very sassy to everyone and I just stood there and laughed and listened). NO PROBLEM on the upgrade! She never even said "I shouldn't do this....".....
And now I can start a new thread on how awful the F seats are on the PS 757's. Uggg! So uncomfortable and not truly a lie-flat product.
and last update: just checked my MP account and Elec UG's...she didn't charge me for the UG!
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Mar 27, 2008 at 3:36 pm
#82
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#83
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Discounted business class (Z) fare bonus
I recently flew RTW in Z on TG/LH/UA posting all miles to UA. When I checked my online statement I noticed that the UA flight (SFO-SYD) did not have the 25% fare bonus (segments on TG and LH did) - I called UA and they said Z class did not receive a fare bonus. News to me and very surprising that Z class on other *A carriers did receive this bonus. Is this correct - I cannot find it documented on the UA web site but call center essentially told me "tough luck" you should have checked with us in advance. Good grief !!
#84
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Portland, Oregon; seat 3A
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The "Earning Miles" section on the Mileage Plus website says that Z (discounted business) earns 100% redeemable miles, but 150% elite qualifying miles.
#85
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On UAL metal, there is no RDM bonus for Z, but there is a 50% EQM bonus
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,8566,3122,00.html
Been true for long time
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,8566,3122,00.html
Been true for long time
#87
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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I'll double check the EQMs. As far as RTW booking into D class it depends on the fare the LH fare on TG/LH/UA is heavily discounted ($A 6000 including taxes).
#88
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I recently flew RTW in Z on TG/LH/UA posting all miles to UA. When I checked my online statement I noticed that the UA flight (SFO-SYD) did not have the 25% fare bonus (segments on TG and LH did) - I called UA and they said Z class did not receive a fare bonus. News to me and very surprising that Z class on other *A carriers did receive this bonus. Is this correct - I cannot find it documented on the UA web site but call center essentially told me "tough luck" you should have checked with us in advance. Good grief !!
One of the reasons I am considering trying to pay up to F on the UA sector...
#89
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#90
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