How to force a higher fare class with LH group?
Apr 19, 2024, 2:38 pm
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How to force a higher fare class with LH group?
I’m looking at an itinerary for May (one way, US to EU). There are several LH group options that book into S. Wondering if there’s a way to search and book the same flights in W. The reason is so I can pick up more PQPs with United, which is worth the increased cost to me
i don’t see a way to do it on the Lufthansa site. Open to using an OTA but would prefer to book direct if it’s possible. Just as long as it doesn’t end up on UA ticket stock.
thanks!
i don’t see a way to do it on the Lufthansa site. Open to using an OTA but would prefer to book direct if it’s possible. Just as long as it doesn’t end up on UA ticket stock.
thanks!
Apr 19, 2024, 3:12 pm
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Sounds like a job for a "real" travel agent. American Express Travel for example can do that. Also you could directly call Lufthansa and book, however I'm not 100% sure if everyone can book with them on the phone or just status customers.
Apr 19, 2024, 4:05 pm
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Not possible online, this is a job for a travel agent (not OTA, a real one).
Calling LH will work, eventually (HUACA is a risk, if you get a particularly junior or avoidant agent), but with the phone booking surcharge, you are better off finding a local IATA agent instead
Calling LH will work, eventually (HUACA is a risk, if you get a particularly junior or avoidant agent), but with the phone booking surcharge, you are better off finding a local IATA agent instead
Apr 19, 2024, 5:39 pm
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Book on united.com (where you can specify the booking class), unless you have to have the native flight numbers (and UA will usually convert them, as/if needed)
Apr 20, 2024, 12:43 am
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May not be a good idea, OP is looking for PQP which is calculated differently depending on the ticket stock. A real travel agent is what he needs. There are a few on this forum. May be one can pm him.
Apr 20, 2024, 7:22 am
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it is rare that 220 stock will earn more PQP than 016. I understood that the OP wanted the higher fare class to earn more …