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I would like to ask some things if someone is aware of this fare,
Is this fare the one that it is shown on the aa.com as the ''Instant Upgrade''?
Also if someone had bought it , did BAEC credited him/her the TP's and Miles for First class?
The answer on the next question is probably no, as i didn't find anything but Is this fare available on routes which are not domestic? For example LHR-JFK? And if so, will upgrade you to First or to Business?
Thanks
It is available internationally, but normally not Transatlantically; there are several K-UP routings within the Americas which will indeed give First TPs to British Airways Exec Club members.
Not only is there the KUP fare basis, but also YUP. There must be First availability on the flight when booking. Yes, it credits for First to FF program :-) [a great way to re-qual cheaply].
Let's be honest, First on a A330 is certainly miles apart from a 757 *shudder* or similar
Yes, also reports telling that US domestic First is sometimes worst than a domestic EU on Business.
Loyal_BA, price is the major difference and therefore availability. KUP's and YUP's on AA book into F, A or P class at the time of making the reservation (all First Class fare bases).
If A or P is not available at the time of booking then the fare will not show on the AA system. There are two exceptions:
- single class aircraft K/YUPPs books directly into Y
- on three class aircraft you'll find yourself in business class (I class)
*Note sometimes through fares listed under the 'instant upgrade' column are consturcted using a mix of different fares. So somtimes you'll find a single cabin connecting flight, for example, booking into G class. However the through fare in this case will comprise of a KUPP (or YUPP) for the main flight and then a Gxxx fare for the connector.
P.Sepsas, yes truly is dependent on the aircraft type, but given that you have a fair idea what types that ply certain routes, easy to plan accordingly. USA 'First" is not what we would ever classify as First, it is akin to Business elsewhere
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