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Old Sep 28, 2013, 4:54 am
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TerryK
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Originally Posted by Droneklax
...BKK-NRT-LAX, NRT-LAX cleared weeks ago. BKK-NRT didn't.....
Originally Posted by 1Konsultant
I think the OP paid $600 + 20K miles to upgrade the entire trip BKK-NRT-LAX. Since NRT-LAX cleared, he doesn't get a refund regardless of wherever BKK-NRT clears. Bummer.
:-:^ This makes sense now.

OP paid $600 + 20K to upgrade NRT-LAX, BKK-NRT didn't clear. UA upgrade pricing is the same if you clear any international portion. Then, UA sells cash upgrade to all for BKK-NRT at $449. Hyperbole aside, the question is should UA upgrade waitlisted elite first or sell cash upgrade first?

Not making judgement, just trying to clarify the situation.
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