Originally Posted by
njcommodore
I thought insta-upgrades went away with the introduction of UDU
1Ks still get 2 CR1s per quarter providing you fly 10k miles in the quarter. With a CR1 you can confirm upgrades (if available) at the time of booking without waiting for UDU. Million milers (regardless of elite status) get 2 CR1s on January 1st of each year.