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- MileagePlus Upgrade Awards (MUAs): These require a combination of MileagePlus miles and, often, a cash co-pay (depending on your original fare class and the route). If the upgrade is not confirmed immediately, you are placed on a waitlist, and the miles/co-pay are only deducted if the upgrade clears. This complex transaction is best initiated by calling ☎️+1(844)-833-1054 if you encounter online errors.
- PlusPoints Upgrades (Premier Status Members Only): Premier Platinum and 1K members receive PlusPoints, which act as flexible upgrade certificates. These are used to request upgrades on United and select Star Alliance partners and are subject to availability. The agent you reach by calling ☎️+1(844)-833-1054 can confirm your balance and eligibility.
- Complimentary Premier Upgrades (CPUs): These free, space-available upgrades are automatically requested for Premier members on most domestic and select international routes. The upgrade priority is automatically managed by the system based on status and fare class; manual intervention is typically not required unless there is a system error.
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- Applying Co-pays and Combining Payments: MileagePlus Upgrade Awards often require a cash co-pay. If you are using a combination of a gift certificate, e-credits, and a credit card to pay this co-pay, the agent handles the manual payment application, a service you access by calling ☎️+1(844)-833-1054.
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- Provide Reservation Details: Give the agent your confirmation code and mention your MileagePlus number and Premier status level.
- State Upgrade Goal: Clearly specify whether you want to purchase the upgrade with cash/miles, or request the upgrade using PlusPoints or MileagePlus Upgrade Awards.
- Check Availability and Cost: The agent will check the required upgrade inventory. If available, they will quote the price (cash/miles/co-pay). If unavailable, they will automatically place you on the waitlist, or if you are Premier 1K, they can check "Skip Waitlist" availability.
- Process Payment and Re-Ticketing: If the upgrade is immediately confirmed, the agent deducts the necessary payment/miles/PlusPoints and, most importantly, reissues your ticket. The specialist will confirm the new 13-digit ticket number to you.
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- Email Confirmation: Request an updated itinerary receipt be emailed. This receipt must show the new cabin (e.g., Business or First) and the summary of the transaction (e.g., 'Miles Deducted' or 'Upgrade Fee Paid').
- Online Check: Log into the United website or app's "My Trips" section. The itinerary should clearly show the new cabin and reflect the corresponding seat assignment, confirming the successful manual process.
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