http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/02/07/reader-mail-how-much-do-paid-upgrades-cost/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:30:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/02/07/reader-mail-how-much-do-paid-upgrades-cost/#comment-22078 Fiona Hernandez Wed, 28 May 2008 02:40:34 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/02/07/reader-mail-how-much-do-paid-upgrades-cost/#comment-22078 I booked economy from Los Angeles to London back in February for myself, husband and 2 children on BA. Since then we had a change of heart and decided to bite the bullet and pay for an upgrade to their premium economy cabin for an extra price difference of $2100. We were then charged a further $800 ($200 x 4 tickets) for the privilege of of increasing BA's profit by a couple of thousand dollars. While I appreciate the need for airlines collect fees for certain changes, I feel that this charge was excessive... In fact, they are cutting off their nose to spite their face, because I am quite sure that most people would be unwilling to cough up another $800 over and above the fare increase... Readers take note - make absolutely sure before you book in the first place, that you are not going to change your mind about which cabin you prefer unless you are willing to take your chances on the day of departure at check-in. It may turn out to be a very expensive mistake! I booked economy from Los Angeles to London back in February for myself, husband and 2 children on BA. Since then we had a change of heart and decided to bite the bullet and pay for an upgrade to their premium economy cabin for an extra price difference of $2100. We were then charged a further $800 ($200 x 4 tickets) for the privilege of of increasing BA’s profit by a couple of thousand dollars. While I appreciate the need for airlines collect fees for certain changes, I feel that this charge was excessive… In fact, they are cutting off their nose to spite their face, because I am quite sure that most people would be unwilling to cough up another $800 over and above the fare increase… Readers take note - make absolutely sure before you book in the first place, that you are not going to change your mind about which cabin you prefer unless you are willing to take your chances on the day of departure at check-in. It may turn out to be a very expensive mistake!

]]> http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/02/07/reader-mail-how-much-do-paid-upgrades-cost/#comment-1598 Oliver Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:54:20 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/02/07/reader-mail-how-much-do-paid-upgrades-cost/#comment-1598 UA also upsells seats in the Economy Plus section, which -- if available -- can be a fairly affordable way for people to get a more comfortable seat. I am not sure that I would pay $550 to move from E+ to Business on a trip to Asia or Europe, but $50 for a switch from E- to E+ would probably be worth it. UA also upsells seats in the Economy Plus section, which — if available — can be a fairly affordable way for people to get a more comfortable seat. I am not sure that I would pay $550 to move from E+ to Business on a trip to Asia or Europe, but $50 for a switch from E- to E+ would probably be worth it.

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