Originally Posted by qasr
Sure, but if you were told two by UA, then you should have the option of being downgraded if they change their mind to 6. One would hope they let you use only 2, but you never know what might happen at check in.
If those are the options, I would too. But then I have many more 500's than I could ever use.
Well... AFAIK, UA does not publish the fare break rule. But they may not publish the O&D distance rule either?
Unless they publish both, and indicate that the fare break takes precedence, then you would have a reasonable expectation (if not an FTer) that you are trying to get around the rules. I don't think that is the case however.
Are you feeling lucky, punk?
Check in online at 24 hours prior. Then, assuming the upgrades clear, check your e-summary to see how many were pulled. If it pulled more than 2, call up web support and have them un-check you in. Then call and ask to be downgraded.
As a side note, I was trying to upgrade a multi-flight itinerary last week (including a 3 class domestic flight). Checked in and the 3 class flight had yet to clear. Sitting and waiting for my delayed outbound to leave and I see that my upgrade cleared, but it pulled more than the point-to-point distance. Asked a UX gate agent to uncheck me in then recheck me in and tried to explain the reason, but I don't think they completely understood. Surprisingly, out pops a BP for F on the 3 class (even though the website said Upgraded business) and the correct number were pulled!