Originally Posted by
LordHamster
Yes, the answer is me. I'd rather sit in the back alone than let an upgrade certificate expire unused if it could have cleared.
It sounds like you are suggesting splitting 4 days for my trip in June will increase the odds?
The wiki's on this thread and a companion thread (
Understanding the United Upgrade List Comprehensively) are good resources. They explain the pluses and minuses with splitting non-status passengers from a single PNR. It is difficult to predict the chance of success three months in advance for 2x2 vs. 4x1 splits. If there is P fare for sale, PN may magically appear. Otherwise, it does not matter. You could split out 1 or 2 now and decide on the next step of action later.
Good luck.