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slumber123
Originally Posted by
slumber123
I booked a roundtrip flight from LAX to Tokyo. First leg is on United, second is via ANA. As you all know, MileagePlus Gold and above get automatic upgrades from Economy to EconomyPlus when flying with United directly. ...
E+ access is a benefit on UA for just UA elites.
Originally Posted by
slumber123
Does this same perk extend to ANA and other Star Alliance as well? Basically, do I get the same upgrade privilege on the ANA leg as I do on the United leg?....
The concept of E+ does not exist on other *A carriers. Those carriers do have limited "preferred" seating --- bulkheads, exit row, ... for their elites. A few may offer access for UA elites at the gate but in general no. You can ask at the gate for an "improved" seat.