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Old Jan 9, 2019, 2:55 pm
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DeweyWhopper
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: SPG Platinum, United 100k, HGVC, Hyatt VC
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How to improve upgrade rates on United - buy higher rate class?

embarrassed to say I still don’t understand upgrade strategies - I must be doing something wrong. I buy cheapest economy fare and hope for an upgrade. I usually end up first on the upgrade list - checked in full.

I am 1K with almost 2 million miles. In 2018 I had 115 PQS and 165k PQMs. I fly out of San Francisco.

would it help to buy one or two rate classes above cheapest? Any other strategies you recommend?

thanks!
steve

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