gmt4

That doesn't matter, does it? If they aren't selling access to the seats (or showing inventory) Then the only ways to move into the cabin would be upgrade clearing, op-up or applying an instrument. Same principles apply as listed in the link. If they were selling those seats the OP should have been able to select them.

bilofsky

Thanks for the replies.
Actually we are already in ZN. Only used the miles because this equipment has lie-flat.

gmt4

Ah. Gotcha. It'll have to be one of those situations where you have monitor the seat map for open seats to swap to the closer you get to departure. Use the app and refresh several times a day. You'll likely get lucky.

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StuckinITH

Welcome to FlyerTalk and especially to the United threads!

First question to answer is what is your fare class. Anything above P or Z you should be able to waitlist the upgrade to First with GPUs. You can also use miles + copay on any Business fare (obviously, some fares only require miles and no copay). However, lately, it seems that some phone agents refuse to waitlist until it's more firmed up that the plane has the old First Class seats. That would be 2 or 3 days before the flight

There's some report that the GPU were returned after the upgrade clears.

I just tested the possibility of waitlisting an upgrade to First on one of my wife's trip. On the web, she can waitlist the upgrade on a P fare with miles + copay but she cannot do a cash upgrade.

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StuckinITH

I'm sorry but I know nothing about BULK tickets. Someone more knowledgeable will have to chime in. As I said, I tested it with my wife P fare from HKG and in her reservation the United website showed me that cash waitlist was not possible, Miles + copay was able to be waitlisted. Naturally I did not do it because it was only a waitlist (it cannot be confirmed for if she gets switched to a plane with the new Polaris seats) and my wife only likes 2K in the First Class area. I would have been able to confirm that seat, I would have completed the transaction.

Anyways, if you don't manage to upgrade, keep checking the seat map as other passengers upgrading may free some good seats. Or, if you are lucky, your flight will be switched to one with all new Polaris Business seats.

DJR0495

My apologies for ignorance, but I've been searching UA flights for an International Saver Award in First Class (to NRT or LHR or CDG). After expressing frustration with UA personnel, I was informed that NO International First Class seats are available for money or MP rewards as the company is shifting entirely to United Polaris Business-Class and "Premium Plus" seats on their aircraft. Therefore, NO International First-Class seats are being sold for either money or miles (Saver or otherwise).

Has this generally been known? I don't recall seeing this information published. I've tried to secure Saver Awards on flights to NRT/LHR/CDG and there's never anything available in First (even though seats appear to be available).

Sorry if I've simply missed the boat on this.
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EmailKid

Yes.

Lots of discussion right here in the UA forum.

A recent thread, one of many:

Is GF worth catching before it's gone

WineCountryUA

UA announced the plan to discontinue 3-class F a few years ago. As those aircraft are being retrofitted with the Polaris seat, the 3-class F is being removed. It finally has reached the point (and incertainity on which aircraft type will will fly) that UA has discontinued sales but it is still possible to be upgraded -- as is discussed in this thread.

Some histrocial threads

Is UA Really Phasing Out Global First? {Yes}

WineCountryUA

As UA has combined the front 2 classes of 3-class aircraft, will close this thread and refer all to
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...le-1k-gss.html

WineCountryUA
UA coModerator