Originally Posted by
sbm12
Minor - but important - clarification to the above points which are nearly all correct: A GPU is only consumed if ALL of the GPU segments clear. So if you are flying USA-NRT-BKK/SIN and only one of the two long-hauls clears the GPU is refunded, not consumed. :-:
To follow up: I am currently waitlisted on UA #838 BKK-NRT-SFO which requires change of plane in NRT but uses same flight #. Do these segments clear individually? If they do not clear prior to T-24 do I need to checkin early or does waitlist priority remain intact?