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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 7:29 am
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Originally Posted by goku001
Ok. So in a situation that I book a business class award, but I get one segment as economy as business saver seats were not available for that segment :

1) in the event the economy class segment is united then I will get business in case they release business saver seats. Similarly, there is a possibility that i may be upgraded at the gate in case there are empty business seats.
Yes, but make sure you are waitlisted.

Originally Posted by goku001
2) in case that segment is with a partner: once confirmed for economy, that's what it will stay at even if there are empty business class seats at take off? In case we see availability at a later date then I guess only thing we can do is call united to see if they will amend ticket?
Yes. Also, bear in mind that if you are not 1K, there's a fee for change of cabin.
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