Originally Posted by
lax2010
Applied an RPU for a friend a few days ago but only waitlisted. Now it is inside the 24-hour before departure. Do I have to do anything or call any one for the RPU waitlisted continue to work?
Once your friend checks in, it should remain on the itin, and if your friend checks the flight status via the app or United.com, he/she should be on the list.
I just had that experience a few days ago, and it worked for me (although the RPU did not clear...).