I've just hit the 75k mark in PQM for the year which means I have two RPUs deposited. I posted earlier in the thread that I intend on using RPUs or miles to upgrade myself plus 3 companions on the ORD-HNL nonstop next year.

Right now there is zero R availability on the days I wish to travel, but the thing I'm mostly waiting on right now is for the fare to drop as the current $1211RT seems too high.

The questions I have are:

- United.com won't let me mix awards, meaning per segment I have to pick either RPUs or miles. I don't think I'll pass 1K until close to the end of the year so it'll be awhile before I have 4 RPUs in my account to upgrade all of us one way. Can I mix awards on one segment via an agent without splitting the PNR?

- If I can't mix awards, I assume I'll need to split the PNRs in order to waitlist for the upgrade. Is there any difference in priority among us if we're on different segments but they all come from the my account?

- Is it better for me to book us all on one PNR and then split, vs booking on separate reservations to begin with?

My hope is that the fare will at least remain constant over the course of the next 6 months and I'll get the 4 RPUs in time to keep us all together on one PNR so that we also clear together. My ideal situation is to use RPUs one way and miles on the return.

Please, no comments on whether I should consider something other than the nonstop or whether it's worth it to upgrade to the domestic F seat.