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2 questions:
I am a 1K.
1. I booked in Y class - do I earn 100% miles or 150% miles?
2. I see just 6 Business class & 2 First class seats availability for this flight on this Sunday. I used GPU and what are my chances to make it to the business class?
Generally, Which is the best way to be upgraded to Business First - using miles or using GPU?
Thanks.
I am a 1K.
1. I booked in Y class - do I earn 100% miles or 150% miles?
2. I see just 6 Business class & 2 First class seats availability for this flight on this Sunday. I used GPU and what are my chances to make it to the business class?
Generally, Which is the best way to be upgraded to Business First - using miles or using GPU?
Thanks.
#2
FriendlySkies , Jul 18, 2012 11:27 pm
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Y will earn 125% RDMs, and 150% EQMs.
With such a high fare, you should clear, though it depends on your status and how many people are above you. Do you have elite status with UA?
With such a high fare, you should clear, though it depends on your status and how many people are above you. Do you have elite status with UA?
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With such a high fare, you should clear, though it depends on your status and how many people are above you. Do you have elite status with UA?
Thanks for the info. I am a 1K. How can I check how many people are above me? I thought I can only see that feature 48 hours prior to departure. I still have 3 more days for the flight.Originally Posted by FriendlySkies
Y will earn 125% RDMs, and 150% EQMs.With such a high fare, you should clear, though it depends on your status and how many people are above you. Do you have elite status with UA?
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FriendlySkies , Jul 18, 2012 11:39 pm
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You just edit the date: https://mobile.united.com/FlightStat...ightNumber=857Originally Posted by soap_bubbles
Thanks for the info. I am a 1K. How can I check how many people are above me? I thought I can only see that feature 48 hours prior to departure. I still have 3 more days for the flight.
Looks like C is booked 51/52.
The upgrade list won't start to populate until t-24, IIRC.
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Looks like C is booked 51/52.
The upgrade list won't start to populate until t-24, IIRC.
51/52 - just 1 seat remaining is it? My chances are quite limited is it?Originally Posted by FriendlySkies
You just edit the date: https://mobile.united.com/FlightStat...ightNumber=857Looks like C is booked 51/52.
The upgrade list won't start to populate until t-24, IIRC.
UA seat map shows 6 available seats. How?
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FriendlySkies , Jul 18, 2012 11:54 pm
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UA seat map shows 6 available seats. How?
It's never a good idea to rely on a seatmap. With the current upgrade system, seats are not assigned when a SWU or mileage upgrade clears. That could explain why there are several seats open.Originally Posted by soap_bubbles
51/52 - just 1 seat remaining is it? My chances are quite limited is it?UA seat map shows 6 available seats. How?
Don't forget, there is always the possibility of people canceling their tickets, or moving into F, which is 10/12.
As a 1K on a Y fare, I'd say your chances are pretty good. You'll just have to wait a bit longer to see what the waitlist is like..
Good luck
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Don't forget, there is always the possibility of people canceling their tickets, or moving into F, which is 10/12.
As a 1K on a Y fare, I'd say your chances are pretty good. You'll just have to wait a bit longer to see what the waitlist is like..
Good luck
Thanks a lot for all the quick replies. Keeping my fingers crossed.Originally Posted by FriendlySkies
It's never a good idea to rely on a seatmap. With the current upgrade system, seats are not assigned when a SWU or mileage upgrade clears. That could explain why there are several seats open.Don't forget, there is always the possibility of people canceling their tickets, or moving into F, which is 10/12.
As a 1K on a Y fare, I'd say your chances are pretty good. You'll just have to wait a bit longer to see what the waitlist is like..
Good luck
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Can someone tell me why no C or F upgrade waitlist is not showing up in UA857 departing tomorrow (07/22/2012). Still mine (Y) hasn't cleared too. It says Full for both F and C.Originally Posted by soap_bubbles
Thanks a lot for all the quick replies. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I called UA & I am not in the waitlist. Am I being bypassed?
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Exleftseat , Jul 21, 2012 4:32 pm
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Interesting. I had a NRT flight last week that I had purchased with a W fare and applied SWU/GPU. Showed up as waitlisted under my itineraries until the last day. Called UA and was told I was not on the waitlist and did not clearOriginally Posted by soap_bubbles
I called UA & I am not in the waitlist. Am I being bypassed?
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Usually with GPU for 1K, it clears almost 72 hours prior, I guess the system bypassed me
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USFdonWill , Jul 21, 2012 9:47 pm
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Originally Posted by soap_bubbles
Can someone tell me why no C or F upgrade waitlist is not showing up in UA857 departing tomorrow (07/22/2012). Still mine (Y) hasn't cleared too. It says Full for both F and C.
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I think you answered your own question when you said C and F are full.Originally Posted by soap_bubbles
I called UA & I am not in the waitlist. Am I being bypassed?
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This is not the usual case. Maybe in your experience. I have definitely had to go to battlefield.Originally Posted by soap_bubbles
Usually with GPU for 1K, it clears almost 72 hours prior, I guess the system bypassed me