Originally Posted by
dag16
i'm flying SFO->PEK tomorrow. first class is completely open, with no seats booked an no one on the upgrade list. does United ever upgrade anyone from bus to first on their own in a case like this?
On US carriers (well, AA and UA), Int'l F is almost an exclusive employee and FAM cabin, with occasional upgraders filling in the seats. NRSAs will occupy these empty seats.