Originally Posted by
jetsfan92588
if i am premier exec, is there any way to get an upgrade without using any upgrade item i.e. 500 miler etc... is it possible to get an upgrade just by asking if there is space available in first? so like, would they take off with space available in first if there is a 1p sitting in coach?
You can ask... but they will then ask how you want to support the upgrade. IMhO, the days of dressing up and asking for a free upgrade are looooong gone. UA will lets F seats fly empty (unless there is a need for an operational upgrade).
Originally Posted by
jetsfan92588
also, when can i board on united if im in coach and 1p? when they call out first class, or when they say zone 1?
After F/GS/1K/business, they will then ask for 1P's (its still pretty new).
Originally Posted by
jetsfan92588
also, can i request an upgrade via 500 miler online before my window and just have it clear within the window, or do i actually have to wait until i am within the window, then request the upgrade? i.e., can i request a 500 miler upgrade 2 weeks in advance?
You can request at anytime
Originally Posted by
jetsfan92588
what causes a 500 miler upgrade to have to clear at the airport instead of within the actual upgrade window. ie. shouldnt all premier exec upgrades clear online 48 hrs before flight (when the 2ps get a chance)?
Inventory management (IM) frees up upgradeable space.
Originally Posted by
jetsfan92588
thanks, sorry the one question turned into several
Better then starting several different threads.