Why Premium Plus and higher fare classes are the secret to United upgrades

 


As a United Airlines Premier 1K member, I only received two Complimentary Premier Upgrades to first class in 2022 despite taking 26 CPU-eligible United flights. With upgrades being so rare, my pursuit of discounted air tickets hasn’t aligned well with United’s upgrade waitlist. That’s because the waitlist prioritizes upgrading travelers in the most expensive coach …
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