Originally Posted by
extreme_panda
Thanks! It's strange that Alaska gives users an option that they know will fail.
So it seems like buying Main Cabin as 75K and crossing my fingers is the best way to go.
Yes, but do monitor for upgrade space (set an ExpertFlyer alert for U if you have a pro account). Since the main and GGU price are the same, you're already in a GGU-eligible fare class. If you see U become available, as I mentioned you can call in and have a GGU applied and confirm yourself without worrying about waitlists or last minute F purchases.