Originally Posted by
brodayo
I haven't waitlisted yet since I'm currently on an economy award. Trying to be flexible before I buy the fare, but also thinking I should buy the W fare @ $630 and waitlist – since the flight is 6 weeks out, the price will probably go up?
If you have a specific flight in mind and want to upgrade, the better strategy these days is to buy and waitlist. UA has been clearing waitlists lately without opening PZ (or at least not for any longer than it takes to clear pax off the waitlist).