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Old Oct 19, 2024 | 5:36 pm
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Originally Posted by hirohito888
I'm not familiar with ET system. But having done bid upgrade on LH from premium economy to business, it did change my fare class from N to P. It allowed me to earn a bit more PQP, beyond the 750 PQP cap for premium economy flights.
Well, it depends. Confirming an UG in advance with LH will give business class earnings. Obtaining an upgrade during OLCI does NOT.

In essence it depends on what each airline reports to UA - UA has nothing to do with it.
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