Originally Posted by
wto605
.... To clarify, what matters is the class(es) you trying to upgrade to. If there is a segment where you're upgrading to BusinessFirst or Business from Y then the instrument is only used if one of those segments clear (regardless of whether the [domestic] First segments clear). In this case since you have all First upgrades the UG is used as soon as one flight clears. ...
Only International BF not clearing qualifies for refund of GPU or miles. International Business (but not BF) does not qualify.
Originally Posted by
wildbill412007
.... I am pretty sure that the instrument isnt USED until the flight, so I should be able to pull it back before flying if they R me into the short flight and the long one doesnt clear. Will report results on diditclear one way or the other
To downgrade a cleared R segment, the original fare class in economy needs to be available. For discount fares this may not be true until day of travel, if ever. So upgrades are not always (but usually) reversible. Additionally the seating selecting can be limited when the conditions are met for downgrading.
Best to apply the RPU to the segment you want (need to call to do this) and not to the other segment. Then if the preferred segment clears, call and add the other segment(s).