Originally Posted by
Vulcan
I just decided to check my flights before this happens. It so happens I have used a GPU for a TPA-IAD-Dub-EWR-TPA trip in October. The two trans Altantic segments cleared, but not the domestic. I just checked and there was now an R seat on the EWR-TPA segment. A quick call to the 1K desk and 5 clicks of his mouse and I was in F.
The question is why did I not clear automatically. Not to have this functionality IS a big deal.
Upgrade clearance is a batch process which only runs at certain time. FTers using Expert Mode and calling in for upgrades is effectively
cutting the line as you may not have been the next in line. Not trying to defend UA, but this may be what UA is trying to fix. No, I don't like this change.
