Traveling on a non upgradeable V fare, I asked every agent I could find to put me on the DM list. No go, however, and I landed up at the gate 20 minutes prior to departure thinking "Ugh...8 hrs in Economy". Willing to try just one more time, I stood in line at the GA desk when the agent announces "...767, please approach the podium". When I got there, she said "I have a better seat for you...and I had almost given up on calling you" Score! An operational to business for a 2P!
10D was just fine and the flight was very comfortable. I was asked quite early for my meal choice (Grilled Shrimp appetiyer and a Salmon main dish) and the menu was excellent (I will post it if anyone is interested). My new strategy for upgrading on a non-ug fare will be to try once at checkin and then next try at the gate, I believe the GA are much more willing to UG than the other agents.

Thanks UA!!!

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