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Old Apr 1, 2022 | 3:29 pm
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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco
My wife and I have tried to use Plus Points for 12 straight flights. We have finished 1st and 2nd at the top of the waitlist on each and every flight - except 2 where only 1 of us would have cleared.
That's a fairly remarkable string, I suppose it could just be coincidence but the odds of that would have to be awfully low.

I will say it's pretty common to sit at 1 or 2 and watch the seats fill without seeing anyone get upgraded. That's generally a combination of (i) people purchasing paid upgrades (which UA is not offering you due to the Plus Points), and (ii) paid F passengers changing onto your flight.
Originally Posted by prestonh
Any y-up fare would book into F on a space available basis. That could explain what you are seeing
I seriously doubt that.
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