Hi, wondering wether the status of the GPU sponsor has any bearing on the clearance priority on the waitlist?
For instance, a non premier member travelling, would he have any better chances of clearing when GPU was sponsored by a GS relative vs. 1K?

yes it does. GS GPU will clear into PN and 1K GPU will clear into R, irrespective of the status of the traveler.

Thanks, so to clarify, if there is open PN space currently (nor R though) can a GS member clear me for business now? (Flight is late Jan)

Yes, a GS-sponsored instrument would clear you immediately.

Yes

Thanks all, much appreciated!

Is that true for international travel as well? Someone had mentioned PN fare is only for domestic? Enlighten anyone?

yes -- on International flights GS instruments clear into PN

Likely a different topic, Instant Upgrades, which are only on CPU routes.

Sorry I'm confused, are they misinformed or was I misunderstanding it? Internationl flight, has open PN space, will GPU upgrade clear immediately if GS sponsors it?

Yes, they are applied in age order but once it is applied, that specific instrument stays with the reservation. If you book another flight earlier and apply an instrument, it will take the next available instrument in expiry order even though the flight may be earlier than the other one.

Ok thanks didn't see both responses.

So what gives?
As per comments and responses above pax were supposed to clear instantly, since there's sufficient pn space for both passengers on the outbound, GPU was applied however and no clearance, just added to waitlist.

Here's current fare inventory.
Los Angeles, CA, US (LAX) to Melbourne, VIC, AU (MEL - Tullamarine)
UA 98 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Depart LAX: Tue, Jan 19
Arrive MEL: Thu, Jan 21
Red-eye flight
Available fare classes:J9JN9C9D9Z9ZN9P9PN3R0RN0IN0I0Y9YN9B9M9E9U9 H9HN9Q9V9W6S4T0L0K0G0N0XN0X0

Any insight or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Yes, should have cleared into PN. Can your sponsor call GS and ask what's going on?

I have often needed agent intervention to get it to clear completely :(

So how did you present your case? What's a valid, convincing chip? The GS who sponsored me claimed to have called and was told PN only clears instantly for domestic...

And were you able to push through the upgrade even when applied to a non (UA) premier friend?