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Old Feb 4, 2016, 8:39 pm
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Originally Posted by mherdeg
Then same question for RPU -- if I apply a GPU and only SFO-HNL clears, do I get the GPU back? It seems to me that the premium cabin on EWR-SFO is called "BusinessFirst" in at least one place on the UA web site, but the premium cabin on SFO-HNL is just called "first".
The rules are clear here - YES, you do!

From https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con...wupgrades.aspx :

In most cases, the Global Premier Upgrade will be considered used if any segment of an itinerary is upgraded or flown. However, for travel which includes segments in United BusinessFirst or United Global First, the Global Premier Upgrade will be re-deposited if the United BusinessFirst or United Global First segment(s) could not be upgraded.
EWR-SFO-HNL includes a segment in BusinessFirst (EWR-SFO), so if that leg doesn't clear you get your GPU back - even if the other leg clears.

This is NOT the case for RPUs.
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