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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 10:52 pm
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Originally Posted by avi8tir
As a GS, I usually get upgraded at the T-5 mark. occasionally it happens at T-3, but, as long as there is a seat, my upgrade goes through.

I had to book a trip last minute and the cabin is F1. Would appying an RPU expedite the upgrade? or, would the CPU and RPU space open at the same time, thereby not making the application of teh RPU necessary?
There is no universal answer to this, I have seen it both ways. A RPU will place you above other GS using CPU on the gate list.
Also GS need PN space, not R space for RPUs.
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