Originally Posted by
fs2k2isfun
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A. Use 15k miles (I currently have 80k, and was planning on using that for a C class trip to Europe next summer). I don't anticipate any more UA travel this year.
B. Let it be and hope for the best.
... I am a decent sleeper, especially with the currently empty E+ section, but I guess that will change as no-statusers are placed there.
Just my 2-cents ... If you're right at the 80K mark in miles, and still want that C Saver trip to Europe, you'll need to be sure that you're going to be able to make up those miles. The ORD-NRT trip will get you about 6274 miles, so in reality it will cost you only 8726 miles for the one-way upgrade. (Unless you've got status and are getting an additional RDM bonus.) If you're content in E+, I'd go with option B and save the miles. On the other hand, if you're confident you'll be able to earn those miles back before having to book for Europe ... definitely go with the miles upgrade.