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Mar 17, 2009 | 2:24 pm

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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?

1Ps are nobody at United's point of view. We are not even qualified for red carpet boarding. If United allows free upgrades, there are many GS and 1K waiting for those free seats.