Originally Posted by
ElizaB
Thus, I inquired with United via instant messaging how much it would be to upgrade to business from economy with money if I paid for the initial economy tix with miles (only 55k miles vs the 250k miles.) The agent told me $800 per person. So, according to this agent, I would get an $8k flight for 55k miles + $800. That does not seem right to me. At all. Does that seem right to you? If so, it is an amazing deal.
That is possible if upgrade space is available; if it's not available now, it may never be for your flights. In general longhaul upgrade space is very very limited.