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TimeWarp
Originally Posted by
TimeWarp
... So my question is that if there are more status upgraders wanting to move up into the first class cabin than seats available, could I be downgraded to the regular economy/coach cabin since I bought a P or Z fare and have no status?
No -- paid fare wins over status. Downgrade of a confirmed passagner is exceptionally rare and I have never heard of a paid fare for a upgrader. I have had many hundreds of upgrades and have never been downgraded -- while it can happen, it is very, very rare.
In the case of FAM, which UA can not control, UA will give preference to a paid fare over upgraders.
I would have zero concern in your case.