Consolidated "Switching Between SWU/CR-1/Miles-Supported/UDU for Upgrades" Thread
Jul 17, 2010, 3:12 pm
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Consolidated "Switching Between SWU/CR-1/Miles-Supported/UDU for Upgrades" Thread
Is it possible to 'change' an upgrade instrument? IE. If I would use a SWU now, but swap it to a CR-1 later?
Is it possible to 'cancel' an upgrade prior to flight (and get the upgrade instrument back?) I did a few searches, and only found where if you used miles, you could get it back before travel (if same fare bucket open) or day of travel (any bucket in same class as original seat)... does this work the same w/ SWU and CR1s?
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Is it possible to 'cancel' an upgrade prior to flight (and get the upgrade instrument back?) I did a few searches, and only found where if you used miles, you could get it back before travel (if same fare bucket open) or day of travel (any bucket in same class as original seat)... does this work the same w/ SWU and CR1s?
Thx
Moderator's Note - Older posts may be found here.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Dec 8, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Jul 17, 2010, 3:33 pm
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Is it possible to 'cancel' an upgrade prior to flight (and get the upgrade instrument back?) I did a few searches, and only found where if you used miles, you could get it back before travel (if same fare bucket open) or day of travel (any bucket in same class as original seat)... does this work the same w/ SWU and CR1s?
Thx
Jul 17, 2010, 3:53 pm
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I have done it, with the help of good CS, please stay away from ICC.
Jul 18, 2010, 8:00 am
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I was able to switch out a SWU I used for a domestic transcon to the UDU since it's within 100 hours, NC was open and my original ticketed booking class ("H") still had availability. Took all of 4 minutes ^
Aug 10, 2010, 8:51 pm
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Swapping WLed SWU for Miles+Copay: Doable?
Have some waitlisted SWUs on an upcoming TATL, my last two. Was thinking about pulling them and using them on another, longer TPAC I have planned later this year. (I could have sworn you could do that on the older .bomb but it's not giving me the option now, at least not that I can see) and upgrading with miles+copay. I'm Q on the outbound, W on the in. I realize NC space is the ultimate factor, but
#1. Is it possible? I'm assuming the 1K desk can help, but unsure.
#2. Is it a bad idea?
#1. Is it possible? I'm assuming the 1K desk can help, but unsure.
#2. Is it a bad idea?
Aug 10, 2010, 8:56 pm
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Presumably some useful info here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ts-merged.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ts-merged.html
Aug 11, 2010, 12:24 am
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Have some waitlisted SWUs on an upcoming TATL, my last two. Was thinking about pulling them and using them on another, longer TPAC I have planned later this year. (I could have sworn you could do that on the older .bomb but it's not giving me the option now, at least not that I can see) and upgrading with miles+copay. I'm Q on the outbound, W on the in. I realize NC space is the ultimate factor, but
#1. Is it possible? I'm assuming the 1K desk can help, but unsure. ....
#1. Is it possible? I'm assuming the 1K desk can help, but unsure. ....
Other than reseting the time on waitlist, there should be no difference on waitlist with SWU or miles -- it is assumed there is no difference in priority based on upgrade method.
Aug 12, 2010, 5:19 pm
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Where? When I go into the fruity new Upgrades page, there's no option for me to yank them. They're definitely waitlisted, so I know that's not the issue.
Aug 12, 2010, 5:42 pm
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However, it appears you can only cancel pending upgrades now
I have an upgrade on United that I want to cancel. Can I cancel it online? You may cancel a pending upgrade online via My itineraries; however, in order to cancel a waitlisted or confirmed upgrade, please contact 1-800-UNITED-1 or the Premier desk.
Aug 19, 2010, 1:17 pm
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yes, changing is a bit of a pain. Strangely, I have a reservation domestic, which is of course in the UDU pipeline. When I go to the upgrade pages on ual.com, it shows that I can only upgrade this with a SWU? I have many regionals, which I would prefer to use, or even miles. So, I am thinking that the requirement is to "CANCEL" the upgrade request and then more options will appear?
Dec 8, 2010, 12:38 pm
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SWU vs Co-pay with miles and money
Will be returnig from DXB in early February, booked W class, have my confirmed outbound business class seat with my last SWU for this year, won't have my new ones unitl Jan 1. At that time I can request an upgrade using a new SWU for the return flight, or rather than take the chance so close to the return date Feb 10, do a copay with dollars and miles appreciate suggestions.
Dec 8, 2010, 12:46 pm
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Will be returnig from DXB in early February, booked W class, have my confirmed outbound business class seat with my last SWU for this year, won't have my new ones unitl Jan 1. At that time I can request an upgrade using a new SWU for the return flight, or rather than take the chance so close to the return date Feb 10, do a copay with dollars and miles appreciate suggestions.
Dec 8, 2010, 12:54 pm
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Dec 8, 2010, 3:58 pm
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I would either do the SWU or the copay and miles, I would never have thought of doing what you suggest. I agree it would not be fair to the others. But now that I think about it.........just kidding@:-)
Jan 1, 2011, 6:27 am
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Converting miles upgrade to SWU?
I recently acquired a SWU from my employer and intend to use it on a long upcoming series of flights to SE Asia. But it happened after I put in for miles upgrade, some segments of which have cleared and some segments of which haven't.
Will United disturb my cleared upgrades if I call in the SWU? I ask because I recently had to alter the front end of the itinerary to a full fare Y and that would only cost me 12,500 miles up upgrade, so I want to upgrade the return with the SWU, get back the upgrade miles and cash spent on the non-full-fare Y return.
Will United disturb my cleared upgrades if I call in the SWU? I ask because I recently had to alter the front end of the itinerary to a full fare Y and that would only cost me 12,500 miles up upgrade, so I want to upgrade the return with the SWU, get back the upgrade miles and cash spent on the non-full-fare Y return.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jan 1, 2011 at 6:52 am Reason: moved into existing thread
