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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:07 am
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Henryyilupe
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
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No. Because of two things:

1.The ridiculously high fuel surcharge is only applicable for UK carriers like BA and Virgin.

2.United uses Miles+Copay on all upgrades except full-fare Y,B and J/C/D. So a one-way to Europe would cost 30k miles for an award, and 20k Miles + anywhere from $300 to $550 in cash for an upgrade.

http://www.united.com/ual/asset/Unit...after_6_15.pdf
http://www.united.com/ual/asset/MUA_...after_6_15.pdf

Of course, this could all change in 2012....but probably for the worse....
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