How to u/g using SWU?
Oct 14, 2011, 2:03 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: IAD/DCA
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How to u/g using SWU?
I searched/still searching the forum. Find no clue. At co.com, there is a ticker for u/g using miles, and I guess it's not the same as the (old) SWU's can u/g any revenue fare. And co.com does not have the "expert" mode that let you looking at F9, C9, Y9, B9,...up to NC0, XY0,...
So how do you check the availability of the u/g space?
Thanks
So how do you check the availability of the u/g space?
Thanks
Oct 14, 2011, 2:37 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Cypress, TX
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hertz Gold 1 Presidence Circle
Posts: 662
I searched/still searching the forum. Find no clue. At co.com, there is a ticker for u/g using miles, and I guess it's not the same as the (old) SWU's can u/g any revenue fare. And co.com does not have the "expert" mode that let you looking at F9, C9, Y9, B9,...up to NC0, XY0,...
So how do you check the availability of the u/g space?
Thanks
So how do you check the availability of the u/g space?
Thanks
At the bottom of Advanced Search page, check OnePass Reward Upgrade box (you are actually not using reward for your upgrade, just finding out which flights are upgradable.
Note those flight, go back to the main page and purchase you flight. Once purchased, you can go through and upgrade your flight using SWU. It might clear immediately or put you on waitlist.
Oct 14, 2011, 2:58 pm
#3
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
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I searched/still searching the forum. Find no clue. At co.com, there is a ticker for u/g using miles, and I guess it's not the same as the (old) SWU's can u/g any revenue fare. And co.com does not have the "expert" mode that let you looking at F9, C9, Y9, B9,...up to NC0, XY0,...
You're looking for R or RN inventory to redeem the SWU. If that is available then it will clear at the time of request. If it is not then it won't and you can waitlist.
Oct 14, 2011, 8:55 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I don't think you can do it when you book. After your reservation is confirmed, go into it, and choose the upgrade option at the top. Redeeming SWUs should be an option. Click on it, and the SWU will be applied.
Oct 20, 2011, 10:19 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: AAdvantage Ex-Plat
Posts: 16
What if you don't clear the u/g list?
I am just looking to use my first of the new SWU's that are fare class restricted. I have bought a fare class that is upgradable, but the upgrade has not cleared. There is a chance, perhaps a good one, that I wind up sitting in the back with my higher fare class ticket than was necessary in the same coach seat as someone next to me who did not buy the lottery ticket, right? Is earning these SWU's meant to lure us into then paying more for tickets, just in the hope that we will be able to use the SWU's? I don't really get how that's smart - seems that they should refund the difference between the ticket you bought and the lowest fare that was available at time of purchase if you don't clear the list.
Oct 21, 2011, 9:17 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA 1K 1MMer & LT UC (when flying UA); Hyatt Credit Cardist; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold via UA 1K
Posts: 6,956
I am just looking to use my first of the new SWU's that are fare class restricted. I have bought a fare class that is upgradable, but the upgrade has not cleared. There is a chance, perhaps a good one, that I wind up sitting in the back with my higher fare class ticket than was necessary in the same coach seat as someone next to me who did not buy the lottery ticket, right? Is earning these SWU's meant to lure us into then paying more for tickets, just in the hope that we will be able to use the SWU's? I don't really get how that's smart - seems that they should refund the difference between the ticket you bought and the lowest fare that was available at time of purchase if you don't clear the list.
Oct 21, 2011, 7:49 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
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What is the best way to apply CO SWUs to UA long-haul flights? Can you book the UA flights on co.com and then apply the SWUs to the itinerary online or do you have to call the elite phone line to have them applied?