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Old May 26, 2023 | 4:36 am
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Originally Posted by riteshshah
Hello,

Booked a flight on LH/LX in Premium Economy on LH stock. I want to credit my flights to my UA MP account, but have also applied a Star Alliance Upgrade Award on both segments (ORD-MUC and ZRH-LAX) which have now cleared into Business Class. It looks like it changes my fare class to I which is typically an award fare for which no mileage is earned. Will UA systems be smart enough to pick up this is an upgraded I class booking rather than a straight up award flight in I? Any experience or challenges with getting mileage credited on these types of awards?

Thanks!
You will earn on the original paid fare class, not the upgraded class. Keep your boarding pass if possible, though it’s pretty reliable these days.
I don’t think you will get any extra PQP for the upgrade, but could be wrong…
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