Originally Posted by
UA-NYC
If you know you're near the top of the list for a few seats remaining, you're at the gate 10-15 min. before boarding when they may start calling/assigning the UGs. Not a big deal, pretty standard behavior among PMUA flyers. They seem to do a good job of filling the F cabin before you actually start boarding.
I'm still shocked that it's accepted by elites. I would much prefer the security of knowing that the upgrade is mine regardless of where I happen to be standing 30-45min before the flight departs.
The fact that you say they "do a good job" of doing this before boarding even starts is more concerning. The chances of not being there when your name is called are much higher.
Is it widely accepted then if you show up 15min before departure, having looked at your name on the mobile site and seen that you were upgraded, to be told "sorry, you weren't here so you lost it" and be sent off to your Y seat?
Do you prefer the PMCO process where the upgrade is yours regardless of when you show up at the gate, and the GA will hunt you down on board if you were next in line and a seat becomes available after you boarded?
I simply cannot see any reason to prefer the PMUA process here and frankly, find your acceptance of it a bit out of character
