Originally Posted by
Col Ronson
Ummm im pretty sure GPU/RPUs trump CPUs on the upgrade priority list. Also i've never once had a miles + copay upgrade not clear while everyone on the same route is complaining about their GPUs not clearing.
But then again i don't know for sure so hey if you say so.
GPU/RPUs do trump CPUs on the upgrade priority list. But paying miles for an upgrade is not a CPU; it's still considered an instrument upgrade.
More discussion on this topic here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...p-rpu-gpu.html
Also, from United's own site (emphasis mine):
The following is the order of priority, within five days, on flights that are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades:
- Premier members on eligible Y- and B-class fares, as well as Premier 1K members on M-class fares: Instant upgrades that weren't confirmed in advance are sorted by fare class, then Premier status
- All travelers on waitlisted Global Premier Upgrades, Regional Premier Upgrades and MileagePlus Upgrade Awards: Sorted by Premier status of the redeeming account, then fare class and then time of request
- All remaining Premier members using Complimentary Premier Upgrades: Sorted by Premier status, then fare class and then award travel**
Source:
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/cont...e/default.aspx