Originally Posted by
Dcislander
.... What seems odd is the use of a SWU after the pre 24 hr wait list goes away. So the system notes that I previously requested an upgrade and therefore transfers my info to that new list? ....
If you do get an upgrade a SWU/GPU will be used. On the new list, Upgrade Standby list, the fact you requested via SWU/GPU will be maintained.
The word "expired" is a poor choice of words and creates much confusion. The waitlist does not really expire. It is transferred, in whole, as you checkin to the Upgrade Standby list and the ability to add a new request is not longer possibly.
a similar thread on RPUs and the waitlist is
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...re-24-hrs.html
Originally Posted by
Magnolia3237
.... Recently, and for some time, there has been a glitched that basically ignores a travelers status in that window and priortizes the waitlist only by the fare on the which the passenger is traveling.
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Supposedly this is a systems glitch that is a 'high priority' to fix.
there have been rumors of this but one always needs to be suspicious of agent info in these circumstances. The lack of formal, transparent info from UA can lead to all sorts of speculation.