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Old Jan 29, 2022 | 3:36 pm
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Originally Posted by aaronc84
Anyone have insight into why the SFO-EWR premium transcon polaris is so hard to get? You can't even buy an upgrade on my flight next weekend, yet there are still 26 polaris seats open. Hoping for a PPs upgrade. I understand waitlist, but they really don't even want to sell the upgrade? Are they just holding out for full fare paid last minute folks?
Of course you can pay for an upgrade and you can always upfare as well. UA wants your money!

Now, with PPs waitlisted you can no longer do that online. If you call an agent can process the upgrade for you.
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