Elite members at the Premier® level are entitled to special upgrade privileges and priorities on United.
Earned upgrades
For every 10,000 paid, qualifying miles you fly on United or United Express® in a calendar year, you will receive four complimentary 500-mile E-Upgrades. These upgrades are valid for travel within Region 1 which includes North America, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Central America. 500-mile E-Upgrades are automatically deposited into your account when earned.
Also, when you book a full fare economy electronic ticket (select Y or B fares*) for travel within the United States, Canada, Hawaii, Caribbean or Central America (Region 1), a request for an upgrade to the next class of service (Business or First) will automatically be placed in the member’s reservation. Upgrades are based on seat availability and may be confirmed up to 24 hours prior to departure. See the chart below. If traveling with a companion on the same reservation and itinerary, the companion will clear based on your status.
* Eligible Y or B fares include Fare Basis Codes: Y, YUAS, YUA, Y2, YZ9L3, YZ9LT3, YZ9L3S, BUAS, BA3, BA3S, BUA and B2. Excludes governmental/military and some other fares. Please ensure that your Mileage Plus number is included in your reservation.
Your priority status with upgrades
Upgrades are confirmed in the following order, at the following times before departure, based on availability:
| 1K® members |
|
100 hours |
| Premier Executive® members |
|
72 hours |
| Premier® members |
|
48 hours |
| General members and non-members |
|
24 hours |
You may request your upgrade when you reserve your tickets. You don't have to call to confirm your upgrade. It will be confirmed automatically, based on availability. You can also stand-by at the gate.
Purchased 500-mile E-Upgrades
You are invited to purchase 500-mile E-Upgrades at the discounted prices shown below.
Upgrade prices for elite members
| Four 500-mile E-upgrades |
US$200 (save US$125 off regular price) |
Prices subject to change without notice.
E-Upgrades
