When do united upgrades expire

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See terms and conditions for details. Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. This chart from United compares the current system with the new system. In the new system, United defines "short-haul flights" very specifically as flights without United Polaris business, including flights within the U. It also includes flights between the U.

Short-haul flights will be priced at 20 PlusPoints, which is equivalent to the conversion rate of one RPU. Long-haul flight upgrade pricing will vary by cabin:. Currently, GPUs can be used to upgrade from any paid United economy fare.

Now, you will be able to upgrade from these discounted fare classes to Polaris business class for a whopping 80 points on long-haul flights. Although this is a steep ask, the cost difference between these two types of fares is significant.

The new system appears to be a lot more flexible and in some instances cheaper. The infographic below illustrates the versatility that the new system provides:.

You can tailor your upgrades in a variety of configurations, including only domestic or international flights. Skipping the waitlist on upgrades is another benefit of the new system and is specifically for 1Ks. Currently, when you use your RPUs or GPUs to request an upgrade and there is no availability, you get placed on a waitlist and hope that the upgrade clears.

Skipping the waitlist will be available on certain international long-haul flights. United will now allow you to use an additional number of PlusPoints to confirm your upgrade on the spot. Skip Waitlist must be requested at least 30 days before departure. The number of points required has not been disclosed, so it remains to be seen how high the threshold will be.

All PlusPoints issued in or that expire on or after January 1, , will automatically be extended six months, giving you more time to use them. All PlusPoints earned from or activity currently expire after January 1, , and will be extended days. This day extension even applies toward PlusPoints previously extended through July 31, , since those PlusPoints expire on or after January 1, Our site no longer supports the browser version you're currently using. Please update your browser to the latest version to enjoy the best possible experience on our website.

Limited-time offer: Now you can confirm an upgrade using fewer PlusPoints. Skip Waitlist upgrades cost less for many international long-haul flights through December Learn more about our exciting promotion. Limited time only: Confirm an upgrade for your summer travels using fewer PlusPoints. For an existing trip. Visit My Trips on united. For new trips. Sign in to your MileagePlus account on united. How to request your upgrade.

Available: PlusPoints that can be used for future upgrades Requested: PlusPoints that have been used to request waitlisted upgrades not withheld from your available balance Deducted: PlusPoints that have been used for confirmed upgrades.

What are the industry-leading features of PlusPoints? Platinum members are able to upgrade to United Polaris business and United Premium Plus on long-haul, international flights. How do you request upgrades with PlusPoints?

You can request upgrades with PlusPoints on: united. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. How will we deduct PlusPoints? The request price is equal to the highest-priced upgrade in the request 40 PlusPoints. What happens if only part of your itinerary is upgraded? The credit of 20 PlusPoints back into your available balance is the difference between the price of the request 40 PlusPoints and the highest-priced PlusPoints upgrade received 20 PlusPoints. Can I cancel a confirmed upgrade request?

You will not be able to cancel PlusPoints requests that have received upgrades. Why are some Economy to United Polaris business upgrade requests more expensive than others? We made a lot of key changes in to support our members, like reducing our qualification requirements and extending status for current Premier members through January And your eligible United MileagePlus credit card can help get you there.

If you have PlusPoints that expire on or after January 1, , we have some good news. We extended PlusPoints an additional six months beyond their expiration to give you more time to use your upgrade benefits on upcoming trips. This includes all PlusPoints earned from and activity. For the program year, we made changes to the way some of our cards earn PQP and qualify for Premier status. Learn more. Not an Explorer or Club Cardmember? Visit our Premier qualification page for full details on earning Premier qualifying points on your United MileagePlus credit card.

Fly to the Finish: If you haven't requalified yet for the Premier status you held on July 27, , through the program year, you may be able to take advantage of our Fly to the Finish offer to earn Premier status through January Premier members eligible for the Fly to the Finish challenge who do not meet the challenge requirements will still be eligible to receive PQP trip bonuses after the challenge period closes for flights taken during the challenge period, and one of your eligible trips can be an award trip.