Originally Posted by
Mike Jacoubowsky
So, just to be clear, the B fare upgrade advantage (when not cleared at purchase) isn't relevant to anyone *P or below, until the waitlist order gets past all elites of higher status?
I'm not sure what *P is (the old UA silver or if you mean Platinum). Either way, you need PZ class open. If it's not open at booking you are still eligible for a Y/B upgrade ahead of and during the CPU window if PZ class ever opens. The problem is the process is not automated so you have to watch the flights like a hawk and call in (or use the mobile app) to process the upgrade should PZ class open. Otherwise, if it's not cleared before the flight then you fall in line with all other elites according to gate upgrade processing. Again, if you find PZ opens even during the CPU windows you can call and get upgraded because having PZ open does not mean CPUs will process.
-RM