Elite members at the Premier® level are entitled to special upgrade privileges and priorities on United.
Unlimited Domestic Upgrades
We'll automatically request an Unlimited Domestic Upgrade on behalf of all elite members traveling within the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. We'll also request an upgrade for up to one companion traveling on the same reservation. The companion may only be confirmed on the day of departure at the airport within two hours of the flight.
Unlimited Domestic Upgrades are confirmed in the following order, as early as the following times before departure:
| 1K® members | 100 hours |
| Premier Executive® members | 72 hours |
| Premier members | 48 hours |
Mileage Plus Upgrade Awards
If you'd like to confirm your upgrade earlier, you may use a Mileage Plus Upgrade Award. This upgrade can be confirmed as early as you request it-even at the time of ticketing, if available.
As an elite member, you will not be charged a co-pay when you use your miles for a Mileage Plus Upgrade Award on flights within the continental U.S., Alaska and Canada.