I've tried in the last couple of weeks to book flights from ORD to MUC and from ORD to DXB in business class on a one or two day notice. Business class seems to often fill up a day or two before the flight, I assume with upgraders.
Why can't United put a GPU upgrader back into economy and sell me a full fare business class ticket?
Or better yet, it would seem like holding onto a seat until boarding would profit UA. The upgrader will still get his upgrade if nobody buys the ticket, and UA won't lose a $10,000 fare.
What am I missing here? (Please don't remind me that for $10,000, I can get a much better experience than UA :))
Why can't United put a GPU upgrader back into economy and sell me a full fare business class ticket?
Or better yet, it would seem like holding onto a seat until boarding would profit UA. The upgrader will still get his upgrade if nobody buys the ticket, and UA won't lose a $10,000 fare.
What am I missing here? (Please don't remind me that for $10,000, I can get a much better experience than UA :))