Originally Posted by
hopping
Looking at YYC-SFO-PVG all on UA:
- Only 1.5hrs connection time at SFO - will it be too tight? I will have 1 checked bag.
- I assume there will be some kinda gate change - will I need to go through security again?
- Will I need to claim the checked bag and re-check it after?
- It seems ExpertFlyer can indicate how full a flight is by fare class - are there other/better ways to check?
- re upgrade for the SFO-PVG leg (from G) - I don't have any status with UA or its loyalty program. Do I stand any chance for an upgrade? If so how much will it normally be?
1 - Should be fine; you’ll go through US Immigration and Customs at YYC
2 - No, except in the exceptionally unlikely case that one of your flights is in Terminal A.
3 - No
4 - Not sure what you mean
5 - You’ll be offered a buy-up, which can change over time. You can also do a $600 co-pay plus 30K MileagePlus miles, but that would likely be waitlisted, and you’d be the last person on the waitlist.