Yes waitlists clear quite regularly prior to T-25 or so (assuming UA opens R). The bugginess now is mostly confined to T-25 in.
Originally Posted by
redburgundy
Just like with the old reservation system, I had to call United to have the reservation agent "clean up" the reservation.
It will actually clear itself up in a day or so.
Originally Posted by
Col Ronson
R space generally opens up T-24 hours. Thats when your miles upgrades will clear.
That's not really accurate. Waitlists frequently clear days, weeks, or months in advance of T-24.