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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 10:15 pm
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Originally Posted by airangela
... I even considered calling again just to see if all agents have the same story. ...
appears that will be needed, the first agent was wrong ... BUT avoid using the word upgrade. UA does not consider E+ an upgrade and using the word upgrade may be confusing the inexperience agent. Just say you want to purchase E+ onetime access.

Originally Posted by airangela
... Online, I am given the option to choose E+ but not business/first class. I hope that I am given the option 24 hrs at check-in because there are definitely seats available and I am willing to pay!!!
Theoretically you will not be offered the ability to purchase a first class upgrade until the waitlist is cleared and there is upgrade inventory. In general, while there is a chance, it should not be counted on.
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