Originally Posted by
iapetus
Does anyone have any experience with this? I would consider using the GPU if I have to in order to secure P+ seating, but I'd obviously rather not do so if it isn't necessary. In my ideal scenario, UA would put me on the J waitlist and not pull the GPU if I don't clear into J (
i.e. the answer to question
#1 above is 'no'). The unrealistically ideal scenario is that I actually get the upgrade to J.
The seating configuration in Economy has absolutely no bearing on your GPU. It will not be used unless you end up in the J cabin.