<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by WilliamTheTraveler:
You should be able to get first class on flights out of SAN on an upgrade award for the domestic leg of your trip, except for up to LAX on United Express. I fly SAN-IAD-AMS and the domestic portion is First Class. Once you hit the 777 at IAD though, you will love it. Nice plane, good seats, good service, etc.</font>
How come you didn't connect via SFO or LAX so you'll be on an international J configured 777 sooner? I would take that option so you minimize the time on domestic F.