Originally Posted by
IADFlyer123
I had the exact same issue. Tomorrow’s UA2042 was booked full in F for a while and fortunately one seat opened up. I checked my account for a buy up and didn’t see one ( this issue has been now happening for weeks). Gave up and called the 1k line, they quoted me $2k. I laughed and hung up. Was waiting for an offer at check in. But someone had already taken an offer (presumably). Is there a way to call and ask for buy up offers? Can web support help? Seems like this is a genuine website issue.
Best not to assume this was a purchased upgrade or there was a better offer, it may have but it could have been
-- a GS clearing into PN or (1K on YBM fare)
-- someone SDCing to the flight
-- someone purchased a new, last minute ticket
-- while unlikely, I/IN might have opened up and cleared a awardwaitlister
-- ....
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