Originally Posted by
reelknead1
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I booked a cheap flight to NRT in November. Instead of upgrading to economy plus, I decided to confirm into premium economy for $30k miles and waitlist into Business for the same 30k miles plus a $600 co-pay. At this time, I’m still waitlisted for Business. I’m considering canceling my business class upgrade while maintaining my premium economy. Will united refund me the $600 without charging a fee? ...
Your the first that I am aware of to ask that question, so can not give you an answer. Easiest enough to call and ask.
Originally Posted by
reelknead1
....I hold no status with United.
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Probably not too much of a chance of the upgrade to Polaris clearing in most cases. Unless you are flying at an unusually lite-elite time.