Anyone had any luck getting a complimentary upgrade on a long, international United flight? (Silver FWIW)

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If it’s international you likely either have to buy it or get someone else with upgrade points to sponsor you. I don’t think they give those out for free unless they happen to be overbooked

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International flights do not grant complimentary upgrades at any status level (unless 1K and flying full-fare economy)

CPUs aren’t even an option for “premium transcontinental” flights (read: pretty much any coast to coast domestic)

When's your flight? I might be down to try and upgrade you and if it clears you send me some cash

I'm game to try if you're down to pay. PM to work it out.

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