Hello!
I am new to the United Premier program after a recent status challenge from DL.
I am preparing to fly from LAX to Singapore via Tokyo.
I purchased a V class fare for the first leg and a Y class fare for the second leg.
I am keen on upgrading to business but I am very unfamiliar with the United process. Delta does not give complimentary upgrades on international and United does, but my guess is that on a long leg like this on the 787, a complimentary upgrade for a Platinum is very very unlikely. Is that true?
Is it common practice that the upgrade is available for purchase during check-in?
I can use 30K miles to upgrade with a co-pay somewhere between $500-600 to be added to a wait list according to customer service.
Any recommendations? The co-pay and mileage seems the safest.
I am new to the United Premier program after a recent status challenge from DL.
I am preparing to fly from LAX to Singapore via Tokyo.
I purchased a V class fare for the first leg and a Y class fare for the second leg.
I am keen on upgrading to business but I am very unfamiliar with the United process. Delta does not give complimentary upgrades on international and United does, but my guess is that on a long leg like this on the 787, a complimentary upgrade for a Platinum is very very unlikely. Is that true?
Is it common practice that the upgrade is available for purchase during check-in?
I can use 30K miles to upgrade with a co-pay somewhere between $500-600 to be added to a wait list according to customer service.
Any recommendations? The co-pay and mileage seems the safest.