Jan 21, 2017, 10:27 am
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
UA will generally offer cash upgrades from any non-Basic Economy fare for UA operated flights, these can be offered:
- At the time of purchase
- Before travel in the itinerary view
- At check-in (computer, smartphone, airport)
- You can inquire with an agent anytime (including at the gate)
The price can vary, as it appears multiple processes are used -- occasionally yielding strangely high offers. Always cross-check on what the fare difference (up fare) might be and consider insteadBuy up to higher fare class w/o change fee? {GG BUYUP}
Awards tickets may be offered similar cash upgrade but generally only at check-in (Aug 2022 update, frequent reports of award ticket cash upgrade offers; at booking, after booking and check-in. Unclear under what conditions.
For Check-in offers, these can vary post initial check-in, so check back closer to departure.
Such upgrades will be eligible for all the benefits of a premium cabin ticket, UA makes no distinction on how a passenger premium cabin ticket was obtained.
Generally, fees for upgrades are non-refundable if you voluntarily cancel. If UA cancels or fails to provide the upgrade, the fees will be refunded. On voluntary changes, the agent may transfer to the changes flight but that is not standard policy.
True up-fares (ADD/COLLECT) are transferable if the appropriate inventory space is available.
Fees paid for upgrades now {2020) earn PQPs
Will the upgrade earn PQDs or bonus PQMs see the wiki of Some Paid Upgrades Count Towards PQD & mileage bonus and some DON"T!
On how pricing is structured, see A Comprehensive Look at Domestic First Class Monetization (FCM) on United
Previous Threads:
UA Upsell Offers to Business/First at Purchase and Day of Departure (TOD) [Archive]
2016 Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU) Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
2015 Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU) Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
2014 Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU) Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
2013 "Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU)" Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
- At the time of purchase
- Before travel in the itinerary view
- At check-in (computer, smartphone, airport)
- You can inquire with an agent anytime (including at the gate)
The price can vary, as it appears multiple processes are used -- occasionally yielding strangely high offers. Always cross-check on what the fare difference (up fare) might be and consider instead
Awards tickets may be offered similar cash upgrade but generally only at check-in (Aug 2022 update, frequent reports of award ticket cash upgrade offers; at booking, after booking and check-in. Unclear under what conditions.
For Check-in offers, these can vary post initial check-in, so check back closer to departure.
Such upgrades will be eligible for all the benefits of a premium cabin ticket, UA makes no distinction on how a passenger premium cabin ticket was obtained.
Generally, fees for upgrades are non-refundable if you voluntarily cancel. If UA cancels or fails to provide the upgrade, the fees will be refunded. On voluntary changes, the agent may transfer to the changes flight but that is not standard policy.
True up-fares (ADD/COLLECT) are transferable if the appropriate inventory space is available.
Fees paid for upgrades now {2020) earn PQPs
On how pricing is structured, see A Comprehensive Look at Domestic First Class Monetization (FCM) on United
Previous Threads:
UA Upsell Offers to Business/First at Purchase and Day of Departure (TOD) [Archive]
2016 Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU) Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
2015 Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU) Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
2014 Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU) Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
2013 "Upsell Offers to Business/First (UFC/PCU)" Questions/Discussion (Paid Upgrades)
UA Upsell Offers to Business/First/PP at Purchase to Day of Departure (TOD)
May 25, 2023, 1:54 pm
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May 25, 2023, 3:14 pm
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May 28, 2023, 7:36 pm
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Never done that segment, but I would def pay that for that long of a flight, plus you get served. E+ is probably half that or lower for just a marginally better seat 3 abreast. Just realized E+ would be free for you as a Plat.
May 28, 2023, 7:37 pm
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May 28, 2023, 7:52 pm
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May 28, 2023, 7:58 pm
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Quick 4 hrs+ with tailwind. I personally would not pay to upgrade, but you may consider it if you can get an aisle or window PE seat. Certainly would not upgrade if only middle seats are available.
May 28, 2023, 8:18 pm
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May 29, 2023, 12:21 am
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Sorry, my comment was not based on specific recent experience with UA pricing on this route, but rather with the product. I wouldn't pay $60 an hour for PE. I'd be looking for the cheapest way into J, either on UA or another carrier.
May 29, 2023, 7:27 am
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I finial got an offer upon checkin for
PP to First flt 4678 BOI-SFO for $149 2 hour
PP to Polaris flt 875 SFO to HND at $1399 11 hour flight.
Wife has no offers to move from EP to PP as of yet. Probably need some one to move out of PP to Polaris first.
PP to First flt 4678 BOI-SFO for $149 2 hour
PP to Polaris flt 875 SFO to HND at $1399 11 hour flight.
Wife has no offers to move from EP to PP as of yet. Probably need some one to move out of PP to Polaris first.
May 29, 2023, 7:51 am
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Fyi, BOI to SFO will just be E+ seats, no PE seats.
May 29, 2023, 8:13 am
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Correct
I edited it to read correctly.
But again have not flown United in years so not use to the system. What I found out is this:
I checked her in, but because I have no passport info for the other 5 travelers on the reservation they were not check in. Therefore the system told me no upgrades available (when I clicked on the up grade button). There were only 3 seats in PP to HND, The system had my wife checked in so it was separated out in a way.
After I posted the above, I went back and checked on her seats and EP to PP $399, it may of gone down but just tired of the games United plays, they could of just sold me the same seat 2 weeks ago! Also since she is the organizer her trip is free so really the whole tour cost her only $399!
So I guess If you are in a party of 6, and 3 upgraded seats are avaible pick who you want to upgrade at the time, check them in only them, then go to the checked in reservation and see if you get an offer? Been told another way is to get each person in the party a new res number BEFORE check in.
Mission accomplished for now out bound we are both in PP SFO-HND. Will see what happens with Polaris, if it goes down? I have no idea on what our tickets cost from the start, but it makes buying the PP seats round trip or only $300 more then economy a steal at the time of initial booking when Ilooked at buying a ticket on my own!
I edited it to read correctly.
But again have not flown United in years so not use to the system. What I found out is this:
I checked her in, but because I have no passport info for the other 5 travelers on the reservation they were not check in. Therefore the system told me no upgrades available (when I clicked on the up grade button). There were only 3 seats in PP to HND, The system had my wife checked in so it was separated out in a way.
After I posted the above, I went back and checked on her seats and EP to PP $399, it may of gone down but just tired of the games United plays, they could of just sold me the same seat 2 weeks ago! Also since she is the organizer her trip is free so really the whole tour cost her only $399!
So I guess If you are in a party of 6, and 3 upgraded seats are avaible pick who you want to upgrade at the time, check them in only them, then go to the checked in reservation and see if you get an offer? Been told another way is to get each person in the party a new res number BEFORE check in.
Mission accomplished for now out bound we are both in PP SFO-HND. Will see what happens with Polaris, if it goes down? I have no idea on what our tickets cost from the start, but it makes buying the PP seats round trip or only $300 more then economy a steal at the time of initial booking when Ilooked at buying a ticket on my own!
Last edited by bermudai; May 29, 2023 at 12:20 pm
Jun 6, 2023, 7:58 pm
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