Originally Posted by
ddrost1
i am babysitting a reservation where as of now i expect a good chance of clearing CPU, but don't want to be in coach. if i read the rules correctly, an RPU or miles upgrade cannot be applied online inside T-24. is this true if R>0? if so, what is the best strategy:
1. apply RPU/miles now, and pull it back later if CPU continues to look good?
2. wait until just before T-24 and if no CPU, apply miles/RPU?
3. something else?
#1. If you apply the RPU now and you decide to remove it later the same fare (i.e. G -Y, etc,) must be available in the back for you to be able get out of your F/C seat.
#2. Waiting is a crap shoot because someone else may grab the upgrade or UA may eliminate the "R" space.
#3. "Something else" --- You state that it looks good that you may get the CPU, so if I were you I'd wait-er out!
Then again if you really can't stand the thought of riding in the back on the flights in question, pull the trigger. Btw, everyone has the same question on many of their flights.
The bigger question for me is do I purchase a "W" fare from LAS to BKK to apply a GPU, and sweat out an upgrade til the last minute for nearly a year, or do I use an award if I don't want to ride in the back of the bus?