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Old Sep 6, 2013, 6:08 am
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Originally Posted by mbarreto
I'm no expert, but if your upgrade doesn't clear at T-24, you'll be added to the airport upgrade list once you check in. If your upgrade doesn't clear, you'll get the $$$ and miles back!
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If you had looked carefully, the booking screen where you clicked "upgrade" would have said that "waitlist only" was available.

This is called a "Mileage Plus Upgrade Award." It is described here: http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...grade/mua.aspx
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