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by Carl New Member February 19, 2016, 4:57 pm

About the fare code

Carl New Member
February 19, 2016, 4:57 pm

Hello! I am trying to book Cathay Pacific’s premium economy on American Airlines website when I see that the fare code is W as indicated by American’s website. Does that fare code W the same as Cathay Pacific’s? (I am interested in knowing this because Cathay only allows passages who book premium economy in face code W and R to upgrade to business and booking W on cathay’s website is more expensive (400 dollars) than on American’s website.) Thank you!
MidSouthSkier Community Ambassador
February 19, 2016, 5:17 pm

I seem to remember something about not being able to book premium economy on other airlines via the AA website but don’t remember if that was only for award travel. Maybe [USER=7]@Tiffany[/USER] or others can help out here.
Carl New Member
February 19, 2016, 5:29 pm

[QUOTE=”MidSouth Skier, post: 13501, member: 184″]I seem to remember something about not being able to book premium economy on other airlines via the AA website but don’t remember if that was only for award travel. Maybe [USER=7]@Tiffany[/USER] or others can help out here.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for helping out! I am not booking an award flight. Just trying to book a fare class of premium economy which will be eligible for upgrade.
Anonymous Guest
February 19, 2016, 8:57 pm

Hi [USER=1588]@Carl[/USER] and welcome! If you’re looking to upgrade using AsiaMiles, your ticket will need to be issued by Cathay Pacific. They won’t be able to upgrade the ticket, regardless of fare class, if it’s issued on American’s ticket stock.
Carl New Member
February 19, 2016, 8:58 pm

[QUOTE=”Tiffany, post: 13514, member: 7″]Hi [USER=1588]@Carl[/USER] and welcome! If you’re looking to upgrade using AsiaMiles, your ticket will need to be issued by Cathay Pacific. They won’t be able to upgrade the ticket, regardless of fare class, if it’s issued on American’s ticket stock.[/QUOTE]
I see. Thank you so much for the information and I am thrilled to be a member of this forum!

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