Consolidated Systemwide Upgrade (SWU) questions
Jun 10, 2010, 9:31 pm
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Consolidated Systemwide Upgrade (SWU) questions
Are all 6 SWU's posted in January? I have used two NRT BKK and BKK NRT and yet my balance shows only two left, should I assume there is a problem?
Jun 10, 2010, 9:36 pm
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So in other words, if you've used two SWUs, as well as requested two more upgrades via SWUs, you'll only have a balance of two. If not, than you might need to call into M+.
(and you can always review upgrade usage at united.com as well.)
Jun 10, 2010, 9:40 pm
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Yes -- all 6 SWUs post in Jan. However, SWUs are debited from your account as soon as you request an upgrade (not when you clear.)
So in other words, if you've used two SWUs, as well as requested two more upgrades via SWUs, you'll only have a balance of two. If not, than you might need to call into M+.
(and you can always review upgrade usage at united.com as well.)
So in other words, if you've used two SWUs, as well as requested two more upgrades via SWUs, you'll only have a balance of two. If not, than you might need to call into M+.
(and you can always review upgrade usage at united.com as well.)
Jun 10, 2010, 11:21 pm
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You can get a more detailed report of all SWU activity (usage, reserved, returned, expired, etc) on line using the options at the bottom of your E-upgrade Summary page. It will not only show what trips have SWUs reserved but also the date that your request went into the queue....
Jun 11, 2010, 7:26 am
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You can get a more detailed report of all SWU activity (usage, reserved, returned, expired, etc) on line using the options at the bottom of your E-upgrade Summary page. It will not only show what trips have SWUs reserved but also the date that your request went into the queue....
Jul 5, 2010, 10:04 pm
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Consolidated Systemwide Upgrade (SWU) questions
I want to book a r/t flight ex NRT for 2011. By the time, March, none of my current SWUs will be valid any longer. I do want to upgrade with a SWU then, and I will be 1K with way over 100K by then, so I will get my SWUs in January.. What should I do? Book like with an SWU and apply after Jan 2011? If I book normally without upgrade, how to get it to the W fare?
Jul 5, 2010, 10:13 pm
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I want to book a r/t flight ex NRT for 2011. By the time, March, none of my current SWUs will be valid any longer. I do want to upgrade with a SWU then, and I will be 1K with way over 100K by then, so I will get my SWUs in January.. What should I do? Book like with an SWU and apply after Jan 2011? If I book normally without upgrade, how to get it to the W fare?
I don't know if they will let you apply a January SWU to a March itin. If they do, you can change to the later-expiring SWU in January.
Usually they let you get 4 SWUs early (often October) if you've already qualified for 1K. You can get the early deposits and apply to the March itin at that time.
Jul 5, 2010, 10:28 pm
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Jul 5, 2010, 10:37 pm
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Will cross 100K on Thanksgiving this year. When I book trip with Systemwide Upgrade Region 2 it will price it out. After I purchase and click on the upgrade option, SWU does not show as available. And I am not and was not willing to make 150K this year.
So, my understanding from your responses is, to book it with upgrade requested and wait till January to click on the upgrade option to apply the 2011 SWU? Correct me, if I am wrong.
So, my understanding from your responses is, to book it with upgrade requested and wait till January to click on the upgrade option to apply the 2011 SWU? Correct me, if I am wrong.
Jul 5, 2010, 10:40 pm
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Yes, you should book a W fare now (which is all that selecting Systemwide Region 2 does anyway), and then apply the upgrade on 01 January (unless they offer the early deposit option, in which case you can request that and apply the upgrades at that time).
Jul 5, 2010, 10:43 pm
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Thanks as always. Exactly what I will do, just needed a bit of encouragement. Your responses as always appreciated and quite welcomed.
Jul 5, 2010, 10:56 pm
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Can SWU be used NOW on CO metal (UA codeshare flight)?
I also have a question, but regarding SWU to be used on CO metal with UA flight #. My UA Itinerary has one segment UA3315 (operated by CO) flying from HKG to EWR, and wonder if I can use my SWU for the upgrade. Thanks for any input. Sorry if this question was previously posted, I just cannot find the answer by doing search option.
Jul 5, 2010, 10:58 pm
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UA SWUs can only be used on UA or LH metal, not presently usable on CO metal. Codeshare makes no difference.
Jul 5, 2010, 11:13 pm
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This one I can answer. As far as SWUs and any other upgrades are concerned, rule #1 is to stay away from code shares. Only UA purchased tickets on UA flights on UA operated equipment are eligible. Sometimes it is painful to find out the hard way. I am on UA operated flights, but on a CO purchased ticket and I am screwed, even though I am 1K on UA and PE on CO. C'est la vie.
Jul 5, 2010, 11:34 pm
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Can use UA SWUs on LH metal flights -- day of travel only
Can be used on UA metal, other *A codeshare -- again only day of travel
So the advice to stay away from codeshare is good, however it does not need to be a UA-marketed or purchased flight to use SWUs