Getting around BE change restrictions?
Jun 3, 2021, 9:05 pm
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Getting around BE change restrictions?
So now that COVID is subsiding, United has made BE tickets non-changeable. However, looking at the site today, I noticed they are claiming that BE ticket can be "upgraded" to full Economy level to enjoy complimentary seat assignment, be eligible for upgrades, etc.
So my question is - let's say I book BE and then something happens that I can't travel. To avoid losing that ticket, can I upgrade it to full Economy, and then change it? Has anyone done that?
So my question is - let's say I book BE and then something happens that I can't travel. To avoid losing that ticket, can I upgrade it to full Economy, and then change it? Has anyone done that?
Jun 4, 2021, 12:04 am
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So now that COVID is subsiding, United has made BE tickets non-changeable. However, looking at the site today, I noticed they are claiming that BE ticket can be "upgraded" to full Economy level to enjoy complimentary seat assignment, be eligible for upgrades, etc.
So my question is - let's say I book BE and then something happens that I can't travel. To avoid losing that ticket, can I upgrade it to full Economy, and then change it? Has anyone done that?
So my question is - let's say I book BE and then something happens that I can't travel. To avoid losing that ticket, can I upgrade it to full Economy, and then change it? Has anyone done that?
David