Chances of Waitlisted GPU Clearing When Traveling FRA-SFO?
Jun 22, 2012, 1:58 pm
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Chances of Waitlisted GPU Clearing When Traveling FRA-SFO?
Hello,
To the frequent travelers, I am a basic Mileage plus member with no status but traveling from FRA to SFO in October of this year. My friend sponsored an upgrade for me using a SWU on that flight as a gift from returning from being stationed overseas for a vacation with my family. I've been wait listed for the upgrade and wondering what the chances of clearing as a non-elite on such a long flight?
Just trying to see what my chances are! Thanks for the help!
Brent
To the frequent travelers, I am a basic Mileage plus member with no status but traveling from FRA to SFO in October of this year. My friend sponsored an upgrade for me using a SWU on that flight as a gift from returning from being stationed overseas for a vacation with my family. I've been wait listed for the upgrade and wondering what the chances of clearing as a non-elite on such a long flight?
Just trying to see what my chances are! Thanks for the help!
Brent
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Jun 22, 2012 at 2:20 pm Reason: vague thread title
Jun 22, 2012, 2:12 pm
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Hello,
To the frequent travelers, I am a basic Mileage plus member with no status but traveling from FRA to SFO in October of this year. My friend sponsored an upgrade for me using a SWU on that flight as a gift from returning from being stationed overseas for a vacation with my family. I've been wait listed for the upgrade and wondering what the chances of clearing as a non-elite on such a long flight?
Just trying to see what my chances are! Thanks for the help!
Brent
To the frequent travelers, I am a basic Mileage plus member with no status but traveling from FRA to SFO in October of this year. My friend sponsored an upgrade for me using a SWU on that flight as a gift from returning from being stationed overseas for a vacation with my family. I've been wait listed for the upgrade and wondering what the chances of clearing as a non-elite on such a long flight?
Just trying to see what my chances are! Thanks for the help!
Brent
If you have some flexibility the best strategy is to find a flight that actually has availability and book that (if there is one). Then you can get the upgrade immediately.
Jun 22, 2012, 3:23 pm
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Depends on when in October you're departing. SFO<->FRA goes once daily between late October and March. If your departure date will take place at a time when UA goes 1x, then your upgrade chances diminish dramatically.
Jun 22, 2012, 6:30 pm
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Isn't the status used for an upgrade come from the MP account sponsoring the upgrade as opposed to the ticket holder's status? I think that's the case. If so you have an advantage there.
Jun 23, 2012, 6:14 am
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Anybody have any insight on the above? That would be awesome if it is indeed the case!
Jun 23, 2012, 6:21 am
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Jun 23, 2012, 7:12 am
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FRA-SFO on the 747 is notoriously difficult to upgrade, especially when it is once a day.
Jun 23, 2012, 8:34 am
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That is one way for a Silver to have SWUs.
Jun 23, 2012, 9:51 am
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Chances of Waitlisted GPU Clearing When Traveling FRA-SFO in Oct?
If I get this wrong I'm sure someone will correct me.
You can always watch the fare bucket inventory and try calling if you see R open up.
You can always watch the fare bucket inventory and try calling if you see R open up.
Jun 23, 2012, 4:25 pm
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The real problem you will face is the abhorrent state of the new computer system they put in place, which probably won't clear you even if you're entitled to being cleared, hence the advice to call regularly.
In any case, make sure you have a solid meal before you get on the plane.
Jun 23, 2012, 6:27 pm
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+1. All I can say is monitor your flight from now on like a hawk and look for R class open up and be ready to call in. Many times it doesn't clear automatically when seats are available.
Jun 23, 2012, 11:29 pm
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I pulled the following from my website getmyuprade.com
Right now there are only four flights available with upgrade inventory (inventory changes as the time to flight moves closer)
Date Flight Number Orgin Destination Aircraft R Inventory
2012-12-04 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 4
2012-12-11 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 8
2012-12-24 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
2012-12-26 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
Right now there are only four flights available with upgrade inventory (inventory changes as the time to flight moves closer)
Date Flight Number Orgin Destination Aircraft R Inventory
2012-12-04 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 4
2012-12-11 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 8
2012-12-24 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
2012-12-26 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
Jun 23, 2012, 11:45 pm
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I pulled the following from my website getmyuprade.com
Right now there are only four flights available with upgrade inventory (inventory changes as the time to flight moves closer)
Date Flight Number Orgin Destination Aircraft R Inventory
2012-12-04 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 4
2012-12-11 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 8
2012-12-24 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
2012-12-26 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
Right now there are only four flights available with upgrade inventory (inventory changes as the time to flight moves closer)
Date Flight Number Orgin Destination Aircraft R Inventory
2012-12-04 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 4
2012-12-11 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 8
2012-12-24 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
2012-12-26 UA901 FRA SFO Boeing 747-400 9
