Originally Posted by
IAH-OIL-TRASH
The language on waitlisting has been updated to reflect arrival of Polaris (and maybe less-obviously) the transition of p.s. from BF to Business. I think it a clear interpretation can now be made that a p.s. Business segment clearing, but Polaris segment not clearing, results in miles/$ being returned:
"What is the refund policy for MileagePlus Upgrade Awards that do not clear the waitlist?"
You are quoting upgrade waitlisting, the OP is asking about award cabin waitlisting. Have never seen the old BP/domestic clause applied to award cabin waitlisting but it might be worth a try for a partial reduction if it occurred. -- but a split PS business with west coast-SYD economy is 65K miles vs 70K as a single business award.