Originally Posted by
LA_Traveler
A friend received a paper SWU when the IFE on his C cabin seat failed on a TPAC flight. He doesn't normally fly UA, so he gave me the SWU when he came back to the US. The SWU has his name on it as well, but I had no problem using it on a TATL flight. I requested an upgrade via the 1K desk, and then just handed over the SWU when I checked in for the flight at the airport.
Thanks for the info! I don't usually fly UA either and would have difficulty clearing the upgrade as non-elite. Hence, an elite would make much better use of the CR1 than I. Happy travels!