I am number 6 for miles and money Polaris on May 25 with 8 seats still open what are my chances
50% Live and Let's Fly
50% One Mile at a Time
Being #6 on the upgrade list for a United Polaris flight on May 25 with eight seats still open gives you a decent but not guaranteed chance of securing an upgrade.
Factors that affect your odds
- Your position near the top of the list (number 6) is favorable; travelers higher on the list are typically considered first for any available seats.
- The fact that eight seats remain open suggests there is capacity for upgrades, but as seen in other cases, seats can fill quickly even when they appear available.
- United’s upgrade process can change up to the day of departure, and last‑minute business‑traveler bookings may reduce the number of seats that stay open.
- If you are willing to check the upgrade status frequently and consider requesting an upgrade at the airport, you may improve your chances, similar to how other airlines allow wait‑list upgrades close to departure.
Overall, while you have a solid chance because of your high list position and the remaining seats, the upgrade is still subject to last‑minute changes and demand.
Live and Let's Fly I’m Flying From Los Angeles To Chicago Via Hong Kong, Bangkok, And Taipei…
As my Premier 1K era with United Airlines reaches its end, I decided to redeem expiring PlusPoints by taking the scenic route between Los Angeles and Chicago…via East Asia, though even that required some last-minute improvisation thanks to flights that unexpectedly filled up. Rather than fly from Los Angeles to Chicago nonstop, I will fly via Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Taipei…as one does. Do you know that a last-minute one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago ($458) was more expensive than a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Bangkok via Hong Kong ($319) on United? I didn’t have
One Mile at a Time How To Upgrade Emirates Flights With Miles, And How Much It’ll Cost You
Emirates is of course known for its excellent passenger experience, including a great first class and business class product. Understandably, many people are interested in upgrading their Emirates flights to a premium cabin, so on this post, I’d like to talk a bit about how that works. While I don’t think Emirates Skywards overall is the most compelling frequent flyer program, I do think the program has the most widely useful opportunity to upgrade flights with miles. So let’s talk about that — which types of tickets are upgradable, how much will you pay for an upgrade, and is