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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}
May 10, 2016, 2:01 pm
#526
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You could use either a GPU or miles and cash - or if you are hoping for a free upgrade they are rare but do happen....
May 10, 2016, 2:02 pm
#527
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If J is oversold you'll be first in line for an op-up. If ON is available you can upgrade with 20k miles (no cash needed if you are indeed booked into C) or a GPU. Not sure about your chances if J is not sold-out... But, it can never hurt to ask at the gate since the worst they can say is no.
May 10, 2016, 2:22 pm
#528
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Can anyone provide some insight here?
In September I am Flying PHX-IAH-EWR-ATH
I purchased Economy (K) and did a mileage plus update (20k pts +$550) for myself and one other person.
Neither of us have any UA status.
The PHX-IAH segment upgraded to first, other two segments are waitlisted.
IAH-EWR
Available fare classes: F9 A9 JN9 C9 D9 Z6 ZN6 P6 PN0 R0 RN0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K9 G0 N0 XN0 X0
EWR-ATH
Available fare classes:J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z6 ZN6 P6 PN0 R0 RN0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K9 G0 N0 XN0 X0
In September I am Flying PHX-IAH-EWR-ATH
I purchased Economy (K) and did a mileage plus update (20k pts +$550) for myself and one other person.
Neither of us have any UA status.
The PHX-IAH segment upgraded to first, other two segments are waitlisted.
IAH-EWR
Available fare classes: F9 A9 JN9 C9 D9 Z6 ZN6 P6 PN0 R0 RN0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K9 G0 N0 XN0 X0
EWR-ATH
Available fare classes:J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z6 ZN6 P6 PN0 R0 RN0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN9 Q9 V9 W9 S9 T9 L9 K9 G0 N0 XN0 X0
May 10, 2016, 9:42 pm
#529
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Once flights are waitlisted, there is priority clearing process. Without getting in to the details -- any elite using miles or upgrade instruments will be ahead of you. So until all of those elites have been cleared (regardless of when they request), you will remain waitlisted. Not impossible for a non-elite to clear, but many others will clear first.
May 10, 2016, 9:59 pm
#530
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Flying 1805 IAH-LGA Thursday 7:10am, have an RPU applied.
As of yesterday there were 4 seats left, and after this morning 3 are gone, so i assume GS were upgraded. I can't confirm though since the handy tool that was used to view upgrade lists in advance has been taken down.
What are my chances of this clearing tomorrow morning?
As of yesterday there were 4 seats left, and after this morning 3 are gone, so i assume GS were upgraded. I can't confirm though since the handy tool that was used to view upgrade lists in advance has been taken down.
What are my chances of this clearing tomorrow morning?
May 10, 2016, 10:03 pm
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TATL, I'd say that looks pretty good. And that's the one you really care about.
May 15, 2016, 9:34 am
#532
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SFO-ewr
Little bit more then two weeks away, Tuesday after Memorial Day, 17 seats left in F. I'm a Gold. Do you think there is any chance of a comp upgrade?
They are offering 20k miles and 250.00 to UG. THey are not offering RPU upgrades.
Should I just bite the bullet and go for the miles and co pay. Do they offer buy ups at check in usually if there are seats available.
They are offering 20k miles and 250.00 to UG. THey are not offering RPU upgrades.
Should I just bite the bullet and go for the miles and co pay. Do they offer buy ups at check in usually if there are seats available.
May 15, 2016, 9:50 am
#533
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Little bit more then two weeks away, Tuesday after Memorial Day, 17 seats left in F. I'm a Gold. Do you think there is any chance of a comp upgrade?
They are offering 20k miles and 250.00 to UG. THey are not offering RPU upgrades.
Should I just bite the bullet and go for the miles and co pay. Do they offer buy ups at check in usually if there are seats available.
They are offering 20k miles and 250.00 to UG. THey are not offering RPU upgrades.
Should I just bite the bullet and go for the miles and co pay. Do they offer buy ups at check in usually if there are seats available.
ETA: I realize that the question was probably about a 3-class bird on the route and not the normal Y-->BF upgrade...so you can disregard everything
Last edited by PsiFighter37; May 15, 2016 at 11:18 am
May 15, 2016, 10:43 am
#534
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Question re. SFO-EWR upgrade (RPU) chances for 1k (have not flown this route in a little while).
The 777 3-class on 5/18 is showing J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? ? A later 757 is J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN3 with 6 empty seats.
Which one do you think has a better chance for UG ? The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared.
The 777 3-class on 5/18 is showing J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? ? A later 757 is J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN3 with 6 empty seats.
Which one do you think has a better chance for UG ? The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared.
Last edited by 1k650; May 15, 2016 at 11:00 am
May 15, 2016, 10:53 am
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Question re. SFO-EWR upgrade (RPU) chances for 1k (have not flown this route in a little while).
The 777 3-class on 5/21 is showing J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? A later 757 is J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN3 with 6 empty seats.
Which one do you think has a better chance for UG ? The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared.
The 777 3-class on 5/21 is showing J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? A later 757 is J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN3 with 6 empty seats.
Which one do you think has a better chance for UG ? The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared.
Your best odds are the two late afternoon flights (UA213 and UA1456). Those might actually clear.
May 15, 2016, 11:06 am
#536
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Sorry, I had the wrong date - it is 5/18. What do you think of the chances on 5/18 for SFO-EWR?
The 777 3-class is still J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? ?
A later 757 is now J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN2 with 6 empty seats. The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared (with PN2).
The 777 3-class is still J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? ?
A later 757 is now J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN2 with 6 empty seats. The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared (with PN2).
Last edited by 1k650; May 15, 2016 at 11:17 am
May 15, 2016, 11:20 am
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Sorry, I had the wrong date - it is 5/18. What do you think of the chances on 5/18?
The 777 3-class is still J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? ? A later 757 is now J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN2 with 6 empty seats. The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared (with PN2).
The 777 3-class is still J9C9D9Z0P0, seat map shows 3 empty seats (I know not always accurate) but likely the F seats are blocked and do not show on the seat map ? ? A later 757 is now J6C6D6Z6ZN6P3PN2 with 6 empty seats. The 777 has more seats but for the 757, the GS UGs have probably already cleared (with PN2).
Personally, I would probably pay attention to RM's prediction, and they're saying UA will sell all the seats on the 772 as D fares or higher.
And watch for the buy-up, because there's a reasonable chance there will be no more non-GS upgrades on either flight.
May 15, 2016, 11:23 am
#538
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Thanks. How do I watch for the buy-up? Is my assumption correct that since there is PN2 inventory, all the GS have already cleared?
May 15, 2016, 11:44 am
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If it's been PN2 for more than a couple of hours then yes, reasonably safe to assume no GS on the waitlist.
May 15, 2016, 11:52 am
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Also, is there any way to looking on the mobile site for the load more than 3 days out? Changing the date in the url does not work any more