Originally Posted by
iahphx
....Basically, I've been told to ignore it before arriving at the airport because (as I can confirm from first-hand experience) that's NOT the 5-day-list. But the gate list is clearly not compiled now according to what's stated on the website: it is not based on "premier class." Passengers in lower premier classes can definitely trump passengers in higher premier classes, based on their fare bucket or, perhaps, whether they were using an upgrade instrument.
it is incorrect to assume the gate list is by status only -- as United clearly states there are multiple factors in determining the priority lists.