Originally Posted by
UA_Sycophant
I'm flying MSY-IAH-SFO, and requested an upgrade using an RPU. The MSY-IAH leg has cleared. Would I get priority on the IAH-SFO leg since the instrument has now been "spent"?
FWIW, I was expecting to have an easier time on IAH-SFO since it's a 787 (with 36 BF seats - a lot for a domestic flight) but I guess not.
The segment upgrades are independent events. One has nothing to do with other.
Contrary to your belief re upgrades being easier on a 787, they might actually be harder:
1) connects to int'l flights
2) seats and AVOD attract F-paying passengers who will opt for it vs other options during the day.
3) even if you miss upgrade, you're in a much better coach situation (AVOD)
4) people will use instruments for that flight vs other options
Your chances for upgrade might actually be better on the 757 options. I've seen the 787 waitlist on the Denver flights at departure far longer than waitlist a on other a/c.