Which of those flights gives better chances for upgrade
Jun 4, 2012, 6:52 pm
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Which of those flights gives better chances for upgrade
Hi,
Which one of those flights would have a better chance of upgrading a Platinum?
UA727 - Jun 15 - SFO-IAD 12pm. Seats: http://i.imgur.com/UGhWM.png
UA574 - Jun 15 - SFO-IAD 1pm Seats: http://i.imgur.com/9Fh7K.png
Which one of those flights would have a better chance of upgrading a Platinum?
UA727 - Jun 15 - SFO-IAD 12pm. Seats: http://i.imgur.com/UGhWM.png
UA574 - Jun 15 - SFO-IAD 1pm Seats: http://i.imgur.com/9Fh7K.png
Jun 4, 2012, 6:57 pm
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You need to look at the itinerary and fare class to see what R>1 or more or and apply a GPU.
Seat map is as worthless as can be.
Seat map is as worthless as can be.
Jun 4, 2012, 7:00 pm
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SFO-IAD is an extremely difficult route for 1Ks, I've failed to clear even on the 777.
It depends on what your status is and how you are wanting to upgrade? Are you wanting to upgrade with CPU, RPU/GPU, miles?
It depends on what your status is and how you are wanting to upgrade? Are you wanting to upgrade with CPU, RPU/GPU, miles?
Jun 4, 2012, 7:00 pm
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Jun 4, 2012, 7:02 pm
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Neither of which have UG availability so I'd take the UA 727 with 9 first class seats open and hope that UG availablity is opened up T-48 and apply an UG then. But with all the 1K's on that route on a Friday afternoon I'd say you're pretty much confined to coach.
Jun 4, 2012, 7:03 pm
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Are you a 1K? If you're buying a U fare, I'd go with whichever one has more available F seats (via inventory, not the seat map) at the current time.
Jun 4, 2012, 7:04 pm
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Jun 4, 2012, 7:06 pm
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Neither of which have UG availability so I'd take the UA 727 with 9 first class seats open and hope that UG availablity is opened up T-48 and apply an UG then. But with all the 1K's on that route on a Friday afternoon I'd say you're pretty much confined to coach.
Since upgrade chances are slight I think I'll just stick with a DL connection.
Thanks guys.
Jun 4, 2012, 7:07 pm
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As said, SFO-IAD is rough.
There was a site that someone had put together listing the upgrade percentages that was pretty thorough.
Hopefully someone has the link (sorry to be a tease).
Unfortunately, I'd be prepared to fly in the back of the bus.
There was a site that someone had put together listing the upgrade percentages that was pretty thorough.
Hopefully someone has the link (sorry to be a tease).
Unfortunately, I'd be prepared to fly in the back of the bus.
Jun 4, 2012, 7:16 pm
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Thats basically the way I look at it nowadays , either ante up the $$ for an FC tkt or set your mind you are flying in the back and chose a seat that meets ones expectations. Especially with Jeffs TODs. this of cause assumes R= 0 @ time of purchase for using a RPU. Looking for a CPU as they say in Brooklyn ForgetAboutIt
this said the only real time to know which flight has a better chance is maybe @ T-3 which of cause is way too late
this said the only real time to know which flight has a better chance is maybe @ T-3 which of cause is way too late
Jun 4, 2012, 7:18 pm
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I believe the site BuckleandBoots is referencing is http:\\www.udustats.com
Good luck and I hope the OP is able to get the upgrade.
Good luck and I hope the OP is able to get the upgrade.