Originally Posted by chowder
Thanks for the heads up.
Is the practical effect then that my >SP status becomes <SP? That doesn't sound so good for me and my companion.
This should be a no brainer...
Since your SP, you wouldn't upgrade until the 24-hrs prior if it were booked as a US flight (if there's availability). If you book it as a UA flight, you can't upgrade until day of departure. Not much of a difference...
Personally, I'd save the $200 bucks and take a gamble at the gate.