I only waitlist if I've been watching the flight and am confident it will clear. Basic rule is
never waitlist blind unless you must take that particular flight. Particularly to NRT, since upgrades ex-SFO are so easy right now.
Originally Posted by
Nikongirl
IDon't know if the odds change since you're in LAX, but given the probable thinning of the 1K herd next year, I like your chances.
Ha. To the extent there is any "thinning," you can count on UA to reduce R availability accordingly.