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Old Mar 15, 2024, 9:55 am
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Kmxu
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium; IHG Platinum
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Originally Posted by ghurty
Who has a higher upgrade priority? A gold member flying on a mileage ticket (with the united club card, so that gets upgrades), or a silver member on a paid ticket?
And for two members of the same status, one with a mileage (and club card) and the other with a paid ticket, does paid get higher priority?

Thank you
The key is to lower your expectation. You will be nicely surprised if you get upgraded. For very short routes, you may get the upgrade. For longer routes with lots of premier members, the chance is slim.
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