Upgrade Risk--Did I do this wrong?
Feb 17, 2010, 2:18 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Upgrade Risk--Did I do this wrong?
1K on 930, SFO-LHR next week. Seat counter shows 9 in all categories but K, L, T (not sure all of those apply), C has 23 of 49 reserved, E+ is wide open, I booked S class to save a few $.
Should I have used an SWU or do you think Op-Up chances are high?
(I don't think I can waitlist and SWU in S)
Thanks
Should I have used an SWU or do you think Op-Up chances are high?
(I don't think I can waitlist and SWU in S)
Thanks
Feb 17, 2010, 2:20 pm
#2
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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It is NEVER safe to count on an Op Up for an upgrade.
If you want the upgrade it is best to book W and waitlist.
On this route there will be enough people on the waitlist so UA wont have to do any OP UPs.
If you want the upgrade it is best to book W and waitlist.
On this route there will be enough people on the waitlist so UA wont have to do any OP UPs.
Feb 17, 2010, 2:20 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
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Posts: 9,198
Yeah you can't use a SWU on S... so unless you bought a W fare or higher you have no choice (other than using miles and paying a copay that would likely cost even more than up-faring to W).
Feb 17, 2010, 2:22 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,939
Can't use a SWU on a S-fare. Can never count on an op-up and no reason to think/guess/assume you even have a chance at one.
You only option is copay+miles.
Be read to enjoy E+.
To answer your subject, do not worry. There is little to no risk about being upgraded on this one. You'll be able to fly E+.
You only option is copay+miles.
Be read to enjoy E+.
To answer your subject, do not worry. There is little to no risk about being upgraded on this one. You'll be able to fly E+.
Feb 17, 2010, 7:13 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Agreed, to avoid disappointment it's best not to count on an op-up. If there are a few op-ups, my guess would be that 1Ks on higher fares would take priority, so if flying in Business is important, I think the advice from other posters about mileage upgrade + copay is fairly solid. Of course, you could get lucky!
Feb 17, 2010, 9:20 pm
#6
Join Date: Sep 2008
Programs: UA 1k Million Miler
Posts: 355
With plenty of Y availability why would you think there would be ANY op-ups. They only happen when Y is oversold and they need to move people out of Y to make space.
Feb 17, 2010, 9:23 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 132
Did you book <24 hours ago, so you can get a refund?
Feb 18, 2010, 11:24 am
#8
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Feb 18, 2010, 12:38 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
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Wow $1000 + 40,000 miles Roundtrip 
I hope you got a heck of deal on that S fare.
I hope you got a heck of deal on that S fare.