Didn't know where to put this without starting a new thread so..
I Planned on booking a one way flight JFK-LAX on TLV with my 2 $100 united gift cards when I realized that I am only allowed to use 1 gc per purchase. Since I am booking for me and my wife and there are plenty of seats available right now I am considering booking seperately and just seating us next to each other.
However since I am premier silver plus I have the United Card I find I frequently get upgraded to e+, it has even happened to me at the gate as I was boarding.
What are the odds that I get upgraded without me knowing about it at the last minute and not being able to sit by my wife? Would you book this way? Both purchases would still use the united CC, just I have status as well.
Also - Could this screenshot be correct when it says sold out? It just means they have not opened up availability yet correct?