GPU question - LHR-EWR/JFK-LAX
Jul 27, 2014, 8:45 am
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GPU question - LHR-EWR/JFK-LAX
Hello all!
Been trying to decipher co-terminals, layover restrictions, etc. for purposes of applying a GPU. In going from LHR-LAX, am wondering if I can do LHR-EWR, then the p.s. flight JFK-LAX and use 1 GPU?
Thanks for any insight!
Been trying to decipher co-terminals, layover restrictions, etc. for purposes of applying a GPU. In going from LHR-LAX, am wondering if I can do LHR-EWR, then the p.s. flight JFK-LAX and use 1 GPU?
Thanks for any insight!
Jul 27, 2014, 9:13 am
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Jul 27, 2014, 6:06 pm
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For anyone else who looks into this in the future:
YES, this routing works with 1 GPU. UA.com won't allow it (shocker) and you may need to call a couple times and/or sit on hold (shocker #2), but so long as you stay under 12 hours, co-terminals work.
For those flying TATL from/to the west coast a lot, this may become my new preferred way to maximize time on both ends... leaving LHR @ 6pm, landing in LAX @ ~9am the next day, with 14 hours in lie-flat seats (wifi guaranteed on the transcon) on 1 GPU and a cheap hotel night.
YES, this routing works with 1 GPU. UA.com won't allow it (shocker) and you may need to call a couple times and/or sit on hold (shocker #2), but so long as you stay under 12 hours, co-terminals work.
For those flying TATL from/to the west coast a lot, this may become my new preferred way to maximize time on both ends... leaving LHR @ 6pm, landing in LAX @ ~9am the next day, with 14 hours in lie-flat seats (wifi guaranteed on the transcon) on 1 GPU and a cheap hotel night.
Jul 27, 2014, 6:34 pm
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For anyone else who looks into this in the future:
YES, this routing works with 1 GPU. UA.com won't allow it (shocker) and you may need to call a couple times and/or sit on hold (shocker #2), but so long as you stay under 12 hours, co-terminals work.
For those flying TATL from/to the west coast a lot, this may become my new preferred way to maximize time on both ends... leaving LHR @ 6pm, landing in LAX @ ~9am the next day, with 14 hours in lie-flat seats (wifi guaranteed on the transcon) on 1 GPU and a cheap hotel night.
YES, this routing works with 1 GPU. UA.com won't allow it (shocker) and you may need to call a couple times and/or sit on hold (shocker #2), but so long as you stay under 12 hours, co-terminals work.
For those flying TATL from/to the west coast a lot, this may become my new preferred way to maximize time on both ends... leaving LHR @ 6pm, landing in LAX @ ~9am the next day, with 14 hours in lie-flat seats (wifi guaranteed on the transcon) on 1 GPU and a cheap hotel night.
re: OP, LHR-LAX is the easiest west coast - EU direct flight upgrade, with R available in advance routinely...FWIW...
Jul 27, 2014, 7:10 pm
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