Originally Posted by
Ivan Denisovich
If I confirm an upgrade using an SWU on the domestic leg of an international itinerary (e.g. XXX-LAX leg of XXX-LAX-LHR-XXX) when the international leg doesn’t have any C (upgrade) space available, will the SWU still be waitlisted for the international leg even after the original SWU expiration date?
I know there is no guarantee of upgrade space opening between now and departure, but is this even possible if I’m willing to roll the dice?
Yep the SWU will be claimed and attached to your PNR and you'll be waitlisted for the long haul even after the expiration date.