findark

Rules for PN are the same as for R or for that many any other inventory class. Flight usually come out of block with a specific allocation based on route and day/time, and then it's dynamic. If too few seats are sold as departure approaches, they will open inventory down the line.

There really isn't an "at 14 days" or similar rule to go by.

BullishGS

Call and ask . I recently got upgraded on a flight without PN "available". I had a GPU applied onto the PNR and called about my chances and the GS agent automatically offered to clear it for me. The fare class now says I'm PN but it was at PN0 before I called. My guess is that the system doesn't publish PN fares until they truly know they aren't going to sell the seats.

jjmoore

The difference between PN and R, though, is its availability for immediate use. If PN>0, you can confirm into it immediately if you are eligible to utilize that space (fare class, MP status, etc.). R is not so simple... just because it shows R>0 does not mean you will get an immediate CPU even if you are in the time window and #1 priority to receive it. I have had very funny experiences with R space in the past before my GS days. Sometimes a really kind agent would allow me to confirm an instrument upgrade with R availability, but never a CPU, even when I was in the eligible time window and #1 on the priority list..... very interesting how these inventories are managed, and I imagine nobody here really knows the inner dealings, especially with R space.

Can they convert P into PN?

RobOnLI

I was on the phone with GS this week and asked about this before having issues waitlisting a domestic "X" to "IN" segment as part of an 80K business award I already booked.

I did not specifically ask, "Can you convert P to PN for me?" I asked if she saw any flights that I could book at 40K and use a GPU and she said she checked them all and the answer was no. All the flights I'm looking at have 40K standard coach but none have PN.

-RM

iluv2fly

How soon before the flight did the agent clear this?

jjmoore

The only reason I asked... if there is no PN, but P is available, I was wondering if they could convert P into PN, and then you use the GPU on the 40K ticket.... not sure if it is even possible.

BullishGS

Does anyone know what the threshold is to be eligible for CPUs? I heard that all domestic paid fares (any fare class) is eligible for CPU, is this true?
I know there are some international paid fares that are not eligible for GPU even.

AlreadyThere

Any paid fare is eligible for a CPU within the appropriate regions. For GS, awards in the same regions are also eligible. All is shown on this chart:

https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...t.aspx#regions

BostonFlyer1624

If I fly BOS-EWR roundtrip, every week for a year, will I ever get GS?

findark

Sure, full F is $890 o/w a/i. Roughly 100 segments of that should get you in no problem

WineCountryUA

Assuming you want to hit $50K, for 50 weeks, the average roundtrip fare would have to average $1K (H fare levels)

villox

Slight correction: Any paid fare except Basic Economy.

And you can also get a CPU if you are a United Chase cardholder.

gopony

Just a special call out to Global Services for helping to get me home last night, even if it was a bit late. ATL had a bunch of storms but my flight going to Chicago was on schedule, even checked the incoming flight and it was 15 mins ahead of schedule. Then the problem happened. due to other weather delays (lots of bad storms in Georgia yesterday) all the gates United has at ATL were full, except mine (i thought lucky me). Then realized that gate T15 will only fit my small commuter plane if T16 has a small plane, unfortunately T16 had a larger plane. so while the flight landed an hour before our scheduled departure, they had to sit on the tarmac until well past our scheduled time (those passengers coming off the plane did not look happy). So we were late to Chicago by about 45 mins, which just happened to be the scheduled time for my connection to STL (last one of the night). Now we were scheduled to arrive at Gate C4 and STL flight was C1. so i figured so long as they have not left i should make it. As soon as we landed i heard are gate changed to F something. Uhgg!. Grabbed my bags, first one off the plane and that is when i saw my angel in a yellow scarf holding a sign with my name. down the steps to the tarmac, into a waiting MB for quick ride over the my gate. Walked up the stairs just in time to hear them call for active military and GS to board. I happily walked past the crowd and settled into my seat with a nice Jim B and diet. Little late getting home, but i made it!

Lawyerneering

Question regarding the following benefit from the wiki:
GS are entitled to one saver award seat in the same class of service with their purchase of any premium fare. GS agents can open space if it is not available.

If I'm flying in paid int'l business (2 class flight), can I get an economy saver ticket for my wife and use a GPU to upgrade to business?

CarletonSloth

I just did same thing recently and agent asked me if wanted to use miles for business or for an economy award ticket and upgrade with GPU. I already have earmarked GPUs for another trip so went with business award but sure sounds possible.