Hi. I've been reading through the posts, but could use some help in understanding how to best try and use my GPUs.

High school age daughter going to China this summer alone (ORD-PEK). Would prefer to have her on a direct flight, but could do a non-stop if necessary. Would like to use my GPUs and have her comfortable. She is traveling in late June, so we are ~3 months out.

Dates are a little flexible. I have checked inventory, and right now everything seems to be wait listed (PZ=0, PN=0). Since she doesn't have status, not sure where she will fall in the pecking order.

1) Will she have any pull using a GPU since she is not a GS/1K?
2) Are there days where availability may be more likely (eg. T-Th)?
3) Is it worth buying a W?
4) Is it better to buy a V?
5) I would like to ticket now, but it is better to just monitor for availability daily?

Appreciate any help . . . first time trying to pull these through. I usually just let them expire.