Originally Posted by
bamboola
Assume I fly from X to Y (720 miles) and connect onto Flight #2 from Y to Z (190 miles). I earn 720 + 500 EQMs. If I want to upgrade with e-500s, do I give up two or three? United.com tells me I need three. Is this right?
If your upgrades clear in your status window, you'll only be charged two. If one or both upgrades don't clear until the day of departure, you'll be charged three. Do you really need to upgrade a flight of 190 miles?