Originally Posted by
bsdstone
My family of 4 is flying ORD-FRA-CPT and then JNB-FRA-ORD in August of 2020. We booked fare class "Premium Economy (R)". Would like to look at upgrading my wife and myself to business and then possibly the kids to Premium Economy seats.
We booked through United website so as of now, we don't even have seat assignments. Wife and I are both currently Silver, but will both be Gold by Mid December.
Would GREATLY appreciate any advice on how to best secure an upgrade...do I do it now, or wait until 2020?