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Oct 4, 2022, 2:24 pm

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WineCountryUA

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Welcome to FT!, lfinger

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Originally Posted by lfinger

I'm 1K (and a Million Mile Flyer) but United tells me that if i book an international flight with miles, I can't be upgraded either complementary or with Plus Points. ...

correct

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Originally Posted by lfinger

Apparently if it was domestic, I could be upgraded if i paid the taxes and fees with a Chase card. ...

correct, you can waitlist at least, no guarantee of upgrades

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Originally Posted by lfinger

. Does anybody know a way around this?

Become a GS, they can -- ~~but just GS mileage tickets~~

You may be offered a cash upgrade opportunity and you can waitlist for IN mileage award.

Last edited by WineCountryUA; Nov 24, 2022 at 10:45 am

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