Originally Posted by
billybayswater
I think an official perk is that there is always non-saver availability as long as the flight is not sold out. I have heard as an unofficial perk that there is more saver availability for card holders, but I have not seen it confirmed.
What I have heard is that the additional saver availability is for those with any level (ie, Silver+) of UA status, and for those with any level of UA status the additional perk of the card is not more avialbility, but supposedly the capability to upgrade on award flights (which you can't do without the card).
I've not heard recent reports of the card itself giving extra availability to those without status. Make sure you're not confusing reports from years ago with recent reports, as this benefit may have changed over time.