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kingalien Apr 27, 2010 9:50 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 13852031)
My co-worker is flying IAD-PEK in June on a Q fare. Can someone tell me if this is upgradeable. Also do the SWU upgrades on UA process immediately or would he be wait listed. Im thinking of trading someone in CC but dont want to get stuck with a UA SWU if for some reason it doesn't clear.

Q is upgradeable. UA fares: Y,B,M,E,H,U,Q,V,W,S,T,K,L

colpuck Apr 27, 2010 9:51 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13852046)
I can answer the question about whether it will clear immediately: only if NC inventory is available. As for if Q is upgradable, I believe only W and higher can be SWU'd while other fares can be upgraded for cash + miles. I have no idea where Q falls in the hierarchy on UA relative to W.

IIRC Q fares do qualify.

Beaten like a horse.

icurhere2 Apr 27, 2010 9:55 am


Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 13849395)
Let me be first in the 'Box to wish ssullivan a very happy birthday! I hope it's a good one for ya!

Happy birthday wishes abound.

gbryan84 Apr 27, 2010 9:56 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13852046)
I can answer the question about whether it will clear immediately: only if NC inventory is available. As for if Q is upgradable, I believe only W and higher can be SWU'd while other fares can be upgraded for cash + miles. I have no idea where Q falls in the hierarchy on UA relative to W.

Always helpful, and where can I find out if there is NC inventory?

United 0897
Operated by:
IAD 12:19 PM
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 PEK 02:20 PM
Sat, Jun 12, 2010
Arrives next day Economy (Q)

msv Apr 27, 2010 9:57 am


Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13851652)
Visualization of EU air traffic during the volcano:

http://vimeo.com/11205494

Very cool kinda like Tinkerbell on steroids.

msv Apr 27, 2010 9:58 am

Happy Birthday ssullivan^

icurhere2 Apr 27, 2010 9:59 am


Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 13851779)
Apple store canceled my appointment on Friday (to purchase 3G iPad) because they will be too busy with the iPad launch. :rolleyes:

That's pretty lame customer "service".

icurhere2 Apr 27, 2010 10:04 am

I have the end-of-semester :rolleyes:

Renard Apr 27, 2010 10:05 am


Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13852046)
I can answer the question about whether it will clear immediately: only if NC inventory is available. As for if Q is upgradable, I believe only W and higher can be SWU'd while other fares can be upgraded for cash + miles. I have no idea where Q falls in the hierarchy on UA relative to W.

Q is two steps higher than W. Q is typically a pricey ticket....but still cheap relative to refundable fares.

UA fare bucket hierarchy looks something like this

F4 J9 C9 Y9 B9 M9 H9 Q9 V9 W9 S0 T0 K0 L0 G0 A3 D9 Z9 E0 U0

Renard Apr 27, 2010 10:06 am


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13852166)
I have the end-of-semester :rolleyes:

I hear you there. Nine days and counting.... and then nearly a month of traveling before summer classes start. :D

Renard Apr 27, 2010 10:09 am


Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 13851681)
What the hell happened out side of the box. teh :rolleyes: are taking over.

Actually isn't the :rolleyes: a little reduced compared to the other day? Of course our friend from FL is stirring the cauldron ... but we're used to that.

icurhere2 Apr 27, 2010 10:12 am


Originally Posted by Renard (Post 13852182)
I hear you there. Nine days and counting.... and then nearly a month of traveling before summer classes start. :D

I have two trips - one to give a speech - before I start teaching my summer course.

bdjohns1 Apr 27, 2010 10:20 am


Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 13852101)
Always helpful, and where can I find out if there is NC inventory?

United 0897
Operated by:
IAD 12:19 PM
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 PEK 02:20 PM
Sat, Jun 12, 2010
Arrives next day Economy (Q)

For future reference, the way to find out is to do a search for Standard awards on UA.bomb. When you mouse-over the Details link it should show you the seats by bucket.

I just looked, and your flight is showing XC0 NC0. It is currently NF3, though, so there's a shot that some folks will upgrade C-->F. Could be worth getting on the waitlist.

bdjohns1 Apr 27, 2010 10:21 am

Oh, and I believe KVS will show it if you're paying him the $$$.

sbm12 Apr 27, 2010 10:44 am


Originally Posted by bdjohns1 (Post 13852267)
Oh, and I believe KVS will show it if you're paying him the $$$.

Sure, but he has to disguise it as "X1" because there is some debate as to whether his commercial use of the data on united.com is actually legal. ;)

Log in to your UA profile and set your account to advanced for the inventory details. Then so a search for a standard reward (2x miles) on the flight you want. Mouse over the "flight details" link and you'll see everything.


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