United systemwide

This is for one  upgrades and can be used for either departing or returning flight.  After winning the auction, you can use the upgrade anytime before January 31, 2010. When you are ready to book your ticket, call United and request the upgrade and advise the United agent that a friend will be giving you a 1K Confirmed Systemwide Electronic Upgrade and will be completing the upgrade within 24 hours. You will then email me your itinerary information, INCLUDING THE RECORD LOCATOR NUMBER (confirmation number) AND THE PASSENGER'S LAST NAME.

This is an Electronic Upgrade. There is no shipping involved. Communication will be done by e-mail and, if necessary, by phone.  Receive an upgrade, one-cabin upgrade from a paid fare, based on the availability of capacity controlled seating for eligible booking classes on any flight operated by United Airlines within a specific region. Travel is allowed anywhere United Airlines flies. Please read the Terms and Conditions below for more information regarding use of these upgrades. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Confirmed Systemwide Upgrade Terms and Conditions (directly from UAW website)

1.       Valid Carrier: This upgrade certificate may be used only on United, United Express, Ted or Lufthansa flights (only on multi-cabin aircraft) and not on flights operated by other airlines. Upgrade requests for flights marketed by other airlines but operated by United are only permitted at the airport on the day of travel, subject to availability.
1a. Lufthansa Standby: This upgrade may be used on a standby basis, subject to availability, on the day of travel on any eligible Lufthansa flight in accordance with the terms and conditions of this certificate, except when booked in LH booking classes X, I, R, N, W, S and E. In addition L and T fares are also excluded for Intra-Europe flights. Please note: This upgrade requires a 14-day advanced notification to Mileage Plus in order to print and mail the certificate for presentation to Lufthansa on the day of departure. Please contact the MPI Service Center to have certificates printed.

2.       Valid Routing: This upgrade may be used for travel on United, Ted and United Express or Ted in or between  Region 1 or Region 2.
Region 1: North America, Hawaii, Caribbean and Central America.
Region 2: South America, Europe, North or South Asia, Japan, Australia.
For specific definitions please refer to the detailed chart*. Stopovers are not permitted. An itinerary with a connection of 12 hours or more is considered a stopover and will require additional upgrades. This certificate voucher is also valid on all international Lufthansa operated flights worldwide for standby upgrade.

3.       Upgradeable Booking Classes fares: This upgrade may be used on United Business booking classes (C, D) and United Economy booking classes (Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, K, L) for travel in Region 1. This upgrade may be used on United Business booking classes (C, D) and United Economy booking classes fares (Y, B, E, M, U, H, Q, V, W) for travel in  Region 2.

4.       Non-Upgradeable Tickets Fares: The upgrade may not be used on with tickets in any booking classes not specifically listed in item three (Upgradeable Booking Classes), or any Mileage Plus award ticket or Lufthansa Miles and More award ticket. Some Internet sites, such as Priceline.com and Hotwire.com, issue tickets that are not upgradeable. Please check with your Internet site for terms and conditions.

5.       Mileage Plus Accrual: The Mileage Plus miles you earned will be based upon the class of service you purchased, not the upgraded class of service.

6.       Ticketing: Ticket must be issued in the purchased United Economy- or United Business-class fare

7.       Upgrade Request: The upgraded United First NF booking class or United Business NC booking class of service may be requested after ticket is issued in the purchased United Economy- or United Business-class fare. If available, the upgraded class will be confirmed and a seat assignment may be requested. The upgraded NF/NC booking class may not always be available on all flights or on all days of the week when traveling.
8.       Upgrade Processing: For United-, United Express-, and or Ted-operated flights, this upgrade may be requested any time after ticketing, and will be processed based on the availability of capacity-controlled seating. Upgrades are subject to availability.

9.       Upgrade Rules: Multiple certificates or awards may not be combined to obtain a two-cabin upgrade. For flights that stop en route, the upgrade is only permitted when the upgraded seating is available and confirmed on all portions of the flight.

10.    Changes/Refunds: The rules of the fare you purchased determine the changes or refunds that are allowed. Check with United or a your travel professional.

11.    Other Important Notes: This upgrade certificate may only be used to upgrade one person. Certificate has no cash value and may not be altered or duplicated. This upgrade is assignable in person at the airport. Valid ID is required for authorization. Lost, stolen, expired, or destroyed upgrade certificates will not be replaced. Expiration dates will not be extended. This certificate is void if sold or bartered. Other restrictions may apply. Terms and conditions subject to change without notice.

If you have any questions concerning the use of this upgrade please EMAIL ME PRIOR TO BIDDING.  It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that there is upgrade available for your itinerary.  I will not be responsible for itineraries that cannot be upgraded due to ineligibility or unavailability. If you have any questions, please email me before bidding.

Note: Mexico is listed in Central America for award purposes only.