Originally Posted by
skiermsm
I don't see your UA status. If you have a status, the UA MP Card also makes you eligible for an upgrade on a coach award ticket. I made the same mistake but was able to call UA and they did a quick cancel and rebooking to use my MP card. FYI - you have to request the upgrade at the airport.
Won't work for the OP (booked more than two on one PNR). He has to split one friend off to get this to work, and thus complicating matters.