United MileagePlus (Consolidated) - Waitlisted using a SWU

Can anyone answer me why I am waitlisted for F while I am using a SWU (ANC to SEA #1050 16 July) when one can buy an upgrade for 50K and there are 11/20 seats available?

I thought SWu's were the same as using miles for a reward seat.

That's frustrating. I've become increasingly annoyed with SWU/CR-1s these past few years.

Look at your itinerary again. The reason the SWU is not being applied is that United Flights on 16th July 2011 are operated by Continental Airlines. Currently as per Mileage Plus rules, SWU are not vaild for Continental Airlines since United does not operate that flight. You may want to call the Reservations, and try to have them honor the upgrade. Most likely, they'll say the same thing, but good luck and safe travels! :cool:


FROM UNITED'S WEBSITE:


Anchorage, AK (ANC) to Seattle/Tacoma, WA (SEA) - July 16, 2011
Depart Arrive Via Duration Flight numbers Aircraft Info
0:40am 5:00am 3h20m UA1226 739 Info
UA1226 Operated By:Continental Airlines
5:05pm 9:24pm 3h19m UA1253 738 Info
UA1253 Operated By:Continental Airlines


The following was on the following link:

http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,53018,00.html


Systemwide Upgrades can be used for a one-way upgrade to the next class of service (for example, economy to business) on eligible flights on United or United Express worldwide (see eligibility).

This upgrade can be used on flights operated and marketed by United or United Express. It may also be used on Lufthansa on a limited basis.

Can't answer but I'm using 4 SWU for Ms Glasman and I to and from OGG in August, 16FC available on flight over and have been wait listed as well. :td:

Can't answer but I'm using 4 SWU for Ms Glasman and I to and from OGG in August, 16FC available on flight over and have been wait listed as well. :td:

Why would you use 4 SWUs and not CR1s or not wait for UDU?
SWUs are way too valuable, in my opinion, to be using on domestic flights, particuarly Hawaii.
Any road, your frustration about upgrades not clearing until closer to the time is shared by many others http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileage-plus-pre-merger/819438-upgrades-becoming-harder-merged-threads.html?highlight=upgrades+harder

Look at your itinerary again. The reason the SWU is not being applied is that United Flights on 16th July 2011 are operated by Continental Airlines. Currently as per Mileage Plus rules, SWU are not vaild for Continental Airlines since United does not operate that flight. You may want to call the Reservations, and try to have them honor the upgrade. Most likely, they'll say the same thing, but good luck and safe travels! :cool:


I'm guessing the OP has CO SWUs, as his profile only mentions CO PLAT and not 1K.

I hope this isn't what lies ahead of us from the CO side to the new UA.

Why would you use 4 SWUs and not CR1s or not wait for UDU?
SWUs are way too valuable, in my opinion, to be using on domestic flights, particuarly Hawaii.
Any road, your frustration about upgrades not clearing until closer to the time is shared by many others http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileage-plus-pre-merger/819438-upgrades-becoming-harder-merged-threads.html?highlight=upgrades+harder

Yes sorry, meant CR1's. Used certs for the Mrs so we are not on same.

I am a CO Plat and using CO SWU's.

I am a CO Plat and using CO SWU's.

Hi there - I am a CO Gold and flew EWR-SFO, SFO-OGG, OGG-LAX, and LAX-EWR

FYI - for the first three flights (all on UA metal) I (along with quite a few others...) was upgraded via CO/UA UDU system. Again, this may have had to do with the flights I chose, but still - no SWU needed, though there was a slight element of surprise re: upgrade going through.

Hi there - I am a CO Gold and flew EWR-SFO, SFO-OGG, OGG-LAX, and LAX-EWR

FYI - for the first three flights (all on UA metal) I (along with quite a few others...) was upgraded via CO/UA UDU system. Again, this may have had to do with the flights I chose, but still - no SWU needed, though there was a slight element of surprise re: upgrade going through.

Chances are pretty good I would be upgraded without the SWU's, but I don't do any int'l flights and this is the longest flights I take all year, so I wanted to be "confirmed" in F early. 5/6 isn't too bad, but I want that red=eyed flight!