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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by raehl311
SO how does this work on United?

I bought up a segment there, and looking at it now the fare is W but the cabin is First (A).

I'm plat on CO matches to Gold on UA - so not sure how to figure what class I'm actually in or if any bonus applies (mainly looking for the RDM as the EQM won't be useful to me.)
For PMUA paid upgrades at purchase usually book into A or Z and receives premium fare bonus
Paid upgrades at check-in usually book into NF/NC and do not receive premium
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...e-options.html
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