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Aug 20, 2012 | 10:17 pm

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Originally Posted by crispyteriyaki

..... When I checked in 24 hours to boarding, I was not offered an opportunity to upgrade to E+. Is this something I'm supposed to do via the United app -- just pick a new seat? ...

it is a manual process and you have to take the initiative to make the change.

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Originally Posted by crispyteriyaki

..... The upgrade process is not very clear. It seems that it is not automatic, as with complimentary E+ upgrades to First Class, as I know there were empty E+ seats on my way from ORD to HNL, though I was never offered an upgrade. ...

not considered an upgrade, just an alternative seat selection in the same cabin

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Originally Posted by crispyteriyaki

..... Also, is it no longer the case that my co-flyer is upgraded? It seems that even though we booked on the same reservation, we were issued separate confirmation number and had to check in separately.
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sounds like your PNRs were split so you could go onto the first class waitlist. You can try to get you companion E+ access but it will take a phone call -- refered to the auto split PNR.

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