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Jun 2, 2007 | 11:42 am

#175

gre

Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: IAD, DCA

Programs: UA-Plat, Marriott-Plat, AAI, AAII

Posts: 3,758

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lori_Q

gre, if you really want to avoid row 1, it might make sense to not waitlist for upgrades. It might be better to check the seat maps (using dummy bookings on ual.com) just before your 1P upgrade threshold opens at 72 hours before departure time. If only row 1 is available, you can save the five 500-mile upgrade certificates for another trip.

I thought about doing this but I assumed that there would have to be NF space open (which there is not) or I would still just get waitlisted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanDiego1K

As a 1P, you can register to have your e500s continue to convert to miles on expiration.

I read about this on the gigantic 500 miler thread but I've received no notification from UA. I guess I'll just sign up anyway. Thanks for the link.