Originally Posted by
the42ndstate
How would you be eligible for the upgrade if you don’t have status? Am I missing something here? OP didn’t mention using a GGU or miles for the upgrade, just considered purchasing the U eligible fare. Not sure you’d be on the waitlist without status.
You definitely would not be on the upgrade list without status. In fact to purchase a U fare you have to specify what elite level you are so it books into the correct booking class.