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Real basic '101' type question about MP
I've checked the UA site and also done a search here, but still can't figure this out...
With UA, say I buy an H Class fare LHR-SFO. Can I get a confirmed upgrade to business class (subj. to availability) at time of booking, or do I - since I've got no status - have to wait until 24hrs before departure? Thanks |
With a 1K SWU (regardless of your own status) you can upgrade WHEN you book IF NC/NF inventory exists. Or, you can waitlist if it does not.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps: Or, you can waitlist if it does not. </font> |
Subject to availability, you can get a confirmed upgrade at booking with an SWU or miles on an H fare.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by gleff: Subject to availability, you can get a confirmed upgrade at booking with an SWU or miles on an H fare.</font> Thank you thank you thank you. Not only has this answered my question, but has also given me the answer I wanted to hear! |
On the same point, what fare bucket do the upgrades to J come out of, and is there any way to check availability?
Thanks ST |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Swiss Tony: On the same point, what fare bucket do the upgrades to J come out of, and is there any way to check availability?</font> Upgrades to business class come from I inventory. You can check availability by calling UA or by searching for an award (free) seat at the United website. When searching for a saver award, all of the award codes will display. But it will only show flights for which there are saver awards -- and it's possible a flight without saver awards will have upgrade inventory, so this method is far from complete. Unfortunately, I inventory doesn't show up online anywhere else that I'm aware of. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif (But would love to be corrected! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif) ------------------ View from the Wing: A blog about Free Miles and Free Markets |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Swiss Tony: On the same point, what fare bucket do the upgrades to J come out of, and is there any way to check availability?</font> The best way to check availability is per Ozstamps' thread where he outlines in detail everything. The most comprehensive report on breaking down fare classes that I have ever seen. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif It's in UA forum not too far away. |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Spider: The most comprehensive report on breaking down fare classes that I have ever seen. <IMG SRC="http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif"> It's in UA forum not too far away.</font> |
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[This message has been edited by Swiss Tony (edited 06-14-2003).] |
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