I never had an issue flying QF, but that was 3 years ago. They treated me really nice, but def do NOT expect an upgrade. I flew the 380 from LAX to SYD. Great plane, great service! No idea what their loads are, however. Give me some ideas of dates to shoot for and I will check UA loads.

I do know that my friend has tried to nonrev home on UA multiple times, from both LAX and SFO around that time of year, and he's gotten stuck for days every time.