Feb 9, 2019, 8:39 pm
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[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight
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[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight
Related thread - Understanding the United Upgrade List Comprehensively
[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight {Archive}
Jun 18, 2019, 12:55 pm
#4141
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- Before day of travel, your original fare class needs to be avaible or there may be a fare difference. Also, you may get charged for a mileage redeposit
- Day of travel is easier, as UA may open up the fare classes but by then the seat choices in economy may be limited and there is still the mileage redeposit issue
The best way to handle this is to apply the mileage upgrade request only to the segments you are willing to accept. It takes an phone agent to do this.
Jun 18, 2019, 1:04 pm
#4142
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HNL to SFO is tougher that to LAX and it is too early to tell -- but flying mid-week on the 4th that might be a chance
While the holiday week travel will be down, this will be less likely to clear. Non-holiday week, this is an impossible upgrade for a UA Silver.
Check after the 1st
While the holiday week travel will be down, this will be less likely to clear. Non-holiday week, this is an impossible upgrade for a UA Silver.
Check after the 1st
Yes, but ...
- Before day of travel, your original fare class needs to be avaible or there may be a fare difference. Also, you may get charged for a mileage redeposit
- Day of travel is easier, as UA may open up the fare classes but by then the seat choices in economy may be limited and there is still the mileage redeposit issue
The best way to handle this is to apply the mileage upgrade request only to the segments you are willing to accept. It takes an phone agent to do this.
- Before day of travel, your original fare class needs to be avaible or there may be a fare difference. Also, you may get charged for a mileage redeposit
- Day of travel is easier, as UA may open up the fare classes but by then the seat choices in economy may be limited and there is still the mileage redeposit issue
The best way to handle this is to apply the mileage upgrade request only to the segments you are willing to accept. It takes an phone agent to do this.
Jun 18, 2019, 2:58 pm
#4143
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Chance of CPU LAX-ORD
Hi all, currently a Premier Silver. What are my CPU chances on this?
Sat July 6th:
LAX - ORD UA 269 (777-200) (12:02pm - 6:11pm), W fare.
Available: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P9 PN4 PZ0 IN0
I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN1 Q9 V9 W9 S0 T0 L0 K0
Currently 23 empty seats
Thanks!
Sat July 6th:
LAX - ORD UA 269 (777-200) (12:02pm - 6:11pm), W fare.
Available: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P9 PN4 PZ0 IN0
I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN1 Q9 V9 W9 S0 T0 L0 K0
Currently 23 empty seats
Thanks!
Jun 18, 2019, 3:05 pm
#4144
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I will non-confidently guess moderate chances. From the seat map there are potentially about 30 higher-status passengers, but the actual number is probably lower. A MUA would quite likely clear.
Jun 19, 2019, 7:06 am
#4146
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July 3rd sfo-tpe. Cleared on way back using GPU at booking. Sfo tpe still waitlisted at p9 pn4 pz0. Hopefully it opens up today or tomorrow! Any FTers want to read the EF tealeaves for me?
Jun 19, 2019, 5:11 pm
#4147
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Chance of Mileage Upgrade Award? EWR-CDG Sep 26
Hello, couldn't find any posts in this forum on upgrade experiences/availability between EWR and CDG. I have an R fare (premier plus) ticket and I used a MUA for 20,000 miles and $425 for a Polaris upgrade. Currently on the waitlist. Wondering if this will be more likely to clear sooner or later or at the gate, or not at all. Here is the availability:
United 57 September 26, 2019
Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0O 9O N9 A9 R0 RN0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K0 G0 N9 XN3 X0
Would appreciate any insight into this!
United 57 September 26, 2019
Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0O 9O N9 A9 R0 RN0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K0 G0 N9 XN3 X0
Would appreciate any insight into this!
Last edited by CIAO LAX; Jun 19, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Jun 19, 2019, 5:50 pm
#4148
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Hello, couldn't find any posts in this forum on upgrade experiences/availability between EWR and CDG. I have an R fare (premier plus) ticket and I used a MUA for 20,000 miles and $425 for a Polaris upgrade. Currently on the waitlist. Wondering if this will be more likely to clear sooner or later o at the gate, or not at all. Here is the availability:
United 57 September 26, 2019
Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0O 9O N9 A9 R0 RN0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K0 G0 N9 XN3 X0
Would appreciate any insight into this!
United 57 September 26, 2019
Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0O 9O N9 A9 R0 RN0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K0 G0 N9 XN3 X0
Would appreciate any insight into this!
Jun 19, 2019, 11:06 pm
#4149
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20 Polaris Seats available a T-30 - No Pz Inventory?
On UA 87 Tomorrow (6/21).
Booking fare availability: J9, C9, D0,....
Flight Status Upgrade list: Capacity 50, Booked 29.
When will UA release upgrade inventory?
Booking fare availability: J9, C9, D0,....
Flight Status Upgrade list: Capacity 50, Booked 29.
When will UA release upgrade inventory?
Jun 19, 2019, 11:10 pm
#4150
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Do I have a chance here? 8 days to go, flying on UA 64 (EWR to LIS) on 6/28. Booked 35/39, showing J4 JN4 C4 D4 Z3 ZN3 P2 PN0 PZ0. Have two MUAs waitlisted, as a Premier Gold.
Jun 19, 2019, 11:22 pm
#4151
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Hello, couldn't find any posts in this forum on upgrade experiences/availability between EWR and CDG. I have an R fare (premier plus) ticket and I used a MUA for 20,000 miles and $425 for a Polaris upgrade. Currently on the waitlist. Wondering if this will be more likely to clear sooner or later or at the gate, or not at all. Here is the availability:
United 57 September 26, 2019
Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0O 9O N9 A9 R0 RN0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K0 G0 N9 XN3 X0
Would appreciate any insight into this!
United 57 September 26, 2019
Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0O 9O N9 A9 R0 RN0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K0 G0 N9 XN3 X0
Would appreciate any insight into this!
Business class is booked 11/44. Premium Plus is booked 10/21. Paid Premium Plus customers are supposed to have priority over paid economy customers (although, Global Services instruments would trump that prior to the gate, and might still trump it at the gate also; nobody’s really sure).
I’d say, all signs point to neutral. Thursday can be a popular business travel date; 11/44 is actually pretty high load for three months in advance. However, being on an R fare should help propel you up the list. It’s too early to tell for sure, but it doesn’t look hopeless.
OK not the best at this and will be curious to hear what other here have to say. But with J9 and flight still quite aways out on a very popular route even though it is a Thursday flight I would still say don't expect to clear until very close in, perhaps even day of flight. I assume you are not GS. Just my 2 cents.
Not unless there are major storms at EWR. It’s unlikely they will upgrade anyone unless there is a missed connection. They’ll sell those four seats.
Jun 19, 2019, 11:44 pm
#4152
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C9 D0 is just silly booked 29/50.
Jun 20, 2019, 1:05 am
#4153
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I understand holding off upgrades until boarding, but I would expect them to release D, Z or even P inventory to encourage sales at this point.
Hoping for a comfortable flight back home
DLP
Jun 20, 2019, 2:16 am
#4154
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20 Polaris Seats available a T-30 - No Pz Inventory? - Cleared
However United did not release discounted business class inventory
Flight Status Upgrade list: Capacity 50, Booked 35.
Booking fare availability: J9, C9, D0,....
Happy TravelsDLP
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Jun 20, 2019, 7:50 am
#4155
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If im on a w fare with a GPU waiting for a TPAC, should i upfare to an R fare to up my chances since theres a prem plus cabin?