Originally Posted by
unitedwildcat
The reason I ask is because some had mentioned not getting a 1:1 on upgrades ex-LHR. so was curious if that co-pay ever included things like taxes that would lower the amount of PQP earned.
The taxes are not part of the co-pay, but the increased APD must be paid when waitlisting an upgrade ex-LHR — in
addition to the co-pay — and does not earn PQP. However, I don’t know that UA makes the distinction particularly clear, so I could see how someone might come to the conclusion that it was all co-pay and that part of it was excluded.
For upgrades from countries that have not decided that business class travelers should be subsidizing the government at a higher rate, you’ll earn 100% of the co-pay as PQP.
Originally Posted by
unitedwildcat
I’ve also never heard of anyone refer to the miles portion as part of the co-pay. UA’s usage of the term on its website also seems to indicate miles are separate from the co-pay, which is why I thought the wording on that T&C seemed odd.
The wording is old. Earning PQP for the miles portion of an upgrade is quite new.
Originally Posted by
mander
Bumping this as I haven't see an answer yet. TIA.
Contact the MileagePlus Service Center and request Original Routing Credit specifically. Make sure to point out that you purchased an upgrade.