Originally Posted by
BillyBaloney
Q1 - If I purchase a saver award, will they let me buy up to first class?
Originally Posted by
Wooglin
Yes. You may pay a redeposit fee to buy up to first for extra miles
Incorrect. There is no need to pay a redeposit fee to change an award. An economy award can be changed (not upgraded) to a first class award by paying the difference in miles and any applicable change fee. Or UA may offer a cash buy-up (though it often does not on award tickets).