How did I get a CPU 6 days out?
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:17 am
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How did I get a CPU 6 days out?
Wondering how this happened... flying SEA-EWR next Saturday (2/18), was upgraded last night, 6 days out (notification came at 11:01pm):
You've been upgraded from Seattle, WA (SEA) to New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) on Sat., Feb. 18, 2012. Your new seat is XX. Below is a recap of your flight information:
MR BMVAUGHN
OnePass/Partner Frequent Flyer: AB123456
Continental Confirmation Number: XYZ789
Sat., Feb. 18, 2012
Continental flight 1002
Depart 11:00 p.m. from Seattle, WA (SEA)
Arrives 7:01 a.m. into New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
MR BMVAUGHN
OnePass/Partner Frequent Flyer: AB123456
Continental Confirmation Number: XYZ789
Sat., Feb. 18, 2012
Continental flight 1002
Depart 11:00 p.m. from Seattle, WA (SEA)
Arrives 7:01 a.m. into New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty)
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:36 am
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Isn't 6 days out the right upgrade timing for PresPlat/1K?
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:38 am
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Site says 5 days.
https://www.continental.com/web/en-U.../upgrades.aspx
Wondering if this had to do with time zones? Maybe since it was 5 days out in the computer's time zone (CST, it would have been 1am on 2/13), and since the time of day is correct, it upgraded me?
https://www.continental.com/web/en-U.../upgrades.aspx
Platinum Elite members on non-Y fare classes Beginning 5 calendar days before departure
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:50 am
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UDUs and e500s have been known to clear early, sometimes months early. If there are glitches that allow these to fail to clear when there is NF space inside the window, then there can be glitches that allow these to clear when there is NF space outside the window.
Feb 13, 2012 | 10:50 am
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Site says 5 days.
https://www.continental.com/web/en-U.../upgrades.aspx
Wondering if this had to do with time zones? Maybe since it was 5 days out in the computer's time zone (CST, it would have been 1am on 2/13), and since the time of day is correct, it upgraded me?
https://www.continental.com/web/en-U.../upgrades.aspx
Wondering if this had to do with time zones? Maybe since it was 5 days out in the computer's time zone (CST, it would have been 1am on 2/13), and since the time of day is correct, it upgraded me?
Feb 13, 2012 | 11:01 am
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This has happened to me a number of times SEA-IAH - Sat night/Sun morning redeye - since 2010. Strange indeed - As always, I am just thankful for the upgrade.
Last edited by 7182713; Feb 13, 2012 at 11:18 am Reason: additional information
Feb 13, 2012 | 3:56 pm
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Where do you see that published 
Yeah, I have a sense it's a two-step filter looking for eligible itineraries.. so in effect I got a 6 day upgrade.
No complaints from me!
No complaints from me!
Feb 13, 2012 | 5:44 pm
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PMCO PresPlat = PMUA GS = newUA GS = EUA / CPU starts 6 days out
PMCO Plat = EUA starts 5 days out
newUA Plat = CPU starts 4 days out
PMUA 1K = newUA 1K = EUA/CPU starts 5 days out
So 5 days out for 1K would be normal, not 6.
http://mileageplusmergerupdates.com/.../EliteUpgrades
PMCO Plat = EUA starts 5 days out
newUA Plat = CPU starts 4 days out
PMUA 1K = newUA 1K = EUA/CPU starts 5 days out
So 5 days out for 1K would be normal, not 6.
http://mileageplusmergerupdates.com/.../EliteUpgrades
Feb 13, 2012 | 5:55 pm
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post 3 March, this goes to 120 hours / 5 days -- everyone gets a day less
http://mileageplusmergerupdates.com/...gradesOverview
http://mileageplusmergerupdates.com/...gradesOverview
Code:
Global Services 120 hours Premier 1K 96 hours Premier Platinum 72 hours Premier Gold 48 hours Premier Silver Day of departure
Feb 13, 2012 | 5:58 pm
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PMCO PresPlat = PMUA GS = newUA GS = EUA / CPU starts 6 days out
PMCO Plat = EUA starts 5 days out
newUA Plat = CPU starts 4 days out
PMUA 1K = newUA 1K = EUA/CPU starts 5 days out
So 5 days out for 1K would be normal, not 6.
http://mileageplusmergerupdates.com/.../EliteUpgrades
PMCO Plat = EUA starts 5 days out
newUA Plat = CPU starts 4 days out
PMUA 1K = newUA 1K = EUA/CPU starts 5 days out
So 5 days out for 1K would be normal, not 6.
http://mileageplusmergerupdates.com/.../EliteUpgrades
Feb 13, 2012 | 6:12 pm
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That would be consistent with other timezone bugs I've seen on CO.
Feb 13, 2012 | 6:14 pm
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Feb 13, 2012 | 6:21 pm
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Feb 13, 2012 | 6:26 pm
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I can think of a few on UA that are well known/discussed including using a SWU/CR-1 across multiple regions or in multiple directions as long as a stopover does not occur and you don't transit the same point, the ability to hold a reservation using a bad credit card, the ability to re-use eCertificates (now mostly closed).
Feb 13, 2012 | 6:41 pm
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I'm willing to bet that many know they exist but they like to keep them quiet to exploit the bugs rather than to put them out in the public eye which may cause them to get closed.
I can think of a few on UA that are well known/discussed including using a SWU/CR-1 across multiple regions or in multiple directions as long as a stopover does not occur and you don't transit the same point, the ability to hold a reservation using a bad credit card, the ability to re-use eCertificates (now mostly closed).
I can think of a few on UA that are well known/discussed including using a SWU/CR-1 across multiple regions or in multiple directions as long as a stopover does not occur and you don't transit the same point, the ability to hold a reservation using a bad credit card, the ability to re-use eCertificates (now mostly closed).
(I'm sure this one will die in the move to SHARES.)