Originally Posted by
plupup
1. I have read somewhere that United sort by fares paid when two people are of the same status, is that true? I also saw other places where it states that it is sort by purchase date. I just want to get an understanding of this.
2. I have contacted UA and they are willing to comp me to Premier Exec. Is that status any good? I guess I still won't get upgraded until I achieve 1K, right?
3. For flights from SFO or SJC to BOS, does anyone have any recommendations on which flights are good from Mon-Thu as it relates to the types of airplanes as well as the chances of getting upgraded in the future?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
1. Yes upgrades (in advance and at the airport) are sorted first by status then by booking code. Time added to the list is the 3rd tie breaker so higher booking codes do give you an advantage.
2. Premier Exec (called 1P around here) is mid-level.. you'll get upgraded probably 50-75% of the time depending on the route and equipment you choose. Try to pick planes with more F seats like 757's with 24 seats...vs A319's with only 8 seats. That said.. SFO to BOS can be a tough upgrade for a 1P. If you get 1K and are on a high fare you'll have much better odds.
Neither SJC nor BOS is a hub for UA so there is no SJC-BOS nonstop.