I have an upcoming international award flight in economy on united, which has ~6 segments. I am a premier silver flier. On several segments, each of them being CPU eligible, it would benefit me greatly to be upgraded to first class. If I were to change my seats to econ+ for some segments, and pay the $30 or whatever, am I bumped ahead of the paying economy class tickets in line for upgrades? Or does this just put me ahead of other economy award tickets?
Ideally I'd like to keep a close eye on the 1st class seats, and if they appear empty, purchase economy+ in order to increase my odds of getting bumped.
For some reason I'm having a hell of a time understanding United's upgrade policies... I don't usually fly them and have had zilch for upgrades when I do. Thanks
Ideally I'd like to keep a close eye on the 1st class seats, and if they appear empty, purchase economy+ in order to increase my odds of getting bumped.
For some reason I'm having a hell of a time understanding United's upgrade policies... I don't usually fly them and have had zilch for upgrades when I do. Thanks