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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
I would not be too optimistic about the abiliy of a Gold to get an upgrade on all flights. I suspect that UA will only put you on the wait list for upgrades after the ticket has been issued, which is likely to be very close to your travel dates as government SOP.