Originally Posted by
PushingTin
1. What is the best chance for R space? Does it show up at certain times before a flight? ..
no pat answers -- it varies
Originally Posted by
PushingTin
.... Really, 6 seats got sold that fast? I don't remember the Zs when I looked last. Did they open up the R and people on the waitlist got upgraded ...
good chance of UA cleared part of the waitlist, the paid upgrades tend to peak at/after T-24. And it is not unccommon for there to be some last minutes premium cabin sells -- those making last minute travel decisions and those buying premium cabin have a heavy overlap.
Originally Posted by
PushingTin
.... and I'm basically screwed since I didn't get an email?. ...
Getting the email notice is a non-issue. If you were upgraded, you were upgraded. The email is a notification but you are not required to do anything with it.