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Specific GPU and RPU usage questions thread
Dec 25, 2013, 11:47 am
#541
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Assuming you have already cleared your upgrade on the shorter leg, you will need to un-upgrade yourself before the shorter flight is taken but you'll need to have your original fare bucket available on that flight to do so. And with that, my advice for the future is to place the upgrade request only on the longer segment and if that clears in advance, then have it applied to the shorter segment
Dec 25, 2013, 11:51 am
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maybe, maybe not ... what goalie said
Dec 27, 2013, 1:11 am
#543
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GPU to Rome
If you had the choice between booking EWR - Rome Or IAD to Rome in May.
No instant R available either flight. EWR is a 767/400 with 39 BC seats 13 already booked. IAD flight is 767/300 with only 30 seats but only 3 sold at this time.
Which one do you think I have the best chance of getting upgraded on?
Thanks
No instant R available either flight. EWR is a 767/400 with 39 BC seats 13 already booked. IAD flight is 767/300 with only 30 seats but only 3 sold at this time.
Which one do you think I have the best chance of getting upgraded on?
Thanks
Dec 27, 2013, 2:02 am
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Where is your starting point, and how long are the connections? What are you basing the number of seats sold on?
Dec 27, 2013, 3:25 am
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I am starting in Atlanta so the connection to IAD is better but does not eliminate EWR. They are both more then long enough!
Seats sold just based on seat chart availability on UA website
Seats sold just based on seat chart availability on UA website
Dec 27, 2013, 3:37 am
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Keep in mind that seat maps are not scientific indicators for how many seats have been sold. (But 13 vs 3 does provide unscientific insight!)
Dec 27, 2013, 4:34 am
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+1. It would depend how OP is looking at it. Forget $1000 for K vs $1800 for W. The better way to look at it is $1000 for Economy vs $1800 for Business. That's certainly worth $800 as long as it's confirmable at booking
Dec 27, 2013, 12:20 pm
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Sorry...finally did more reading (trying to multitask) and noticed the B instant upgrade is only for flights where a CPU would be eligible...aka not my INTL flight. 
Last edited by JVPhoto; Dec 27, 2013 at 12:25 pm Reason: answered my own question
Dec 27, 2013, 2:48 pm
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Dec 30, 2013, 3:43 pm
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PQD - Required for GPU/RPU earnings?
Quick question -
If one makes 100,000 PQM without hitting PQD requirements would they receive the RPU / GPU's that are awarded at 100,000 PQM or would the PQD requirement be in effect?
Thanks!
If one makes 100,000 PQM without hitting PQD requirements would they receive the RPU / GPU's that are awarded at 100,000 PQM or would the PQD requirement be in effect?
Thanks!
Dec 30, 2013, 3:45 pm
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Since only Platinum/1K members earn RPUs, and only 1Ks earn GPUs, if you don't make the PQD for the status, I can't see United letting you earn any of the other perks either.
Dec 30, 2013, 4:56 pm
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It's not even subject to debate. No RPU and GPUs will be earned unless the applicable Plat/1K spend threshholds are met.
Dec 30, 2013, 10:47 pm
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AT T-5 -- Does RPU help upgrade over CPU?
As a GS, I usually get upgraded at the T-5 mark. occasionally it happens at T-3, but, as long as there is a seat, my upgrade goes through.
I had to book a trip last minute and the cabin is F1. Would appying an RPU expedite the upgrade? or, would the CPU and RPU space open at the same time, thereby not making the application of teh RPU necessary?
I had to book a trip last minute and the cabin is F1. Would appying an RPU expedite the upgrade? or, would the CPU and RPU space open at the same time, thereby not making the application of teh RPU necessary?
Dec 30, 2013, 10:52 pm
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As a GS, I usually get upgraded at the T-5 mark. occasionally it happens at T-3, but, as long as there is a seat, my upgrade goes through.
I had to book a trip last minute and the cabin is F1. Would appying an RPU expedite the upgrade? or, would the CPU and RPU space open at the same time, thereby not making the application of teh RPU necessary?
I had to book a trip last minute and the cabin is F1. Would appying an RPU expedite the upgrade? or, would the CPU and RPU space open at the same time, thereby not making the application of teh RPU necessary?
Also GS need PN space, not R space for RPUs.
Dec 31, 2013, 2:50 am
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GPU Clear
I am a new 1K. Just wondering on a IAD to Rome flight on which I requested upgrade with GPU. Agent confirmed only 3 seats sold as of now.
My fare Class is Q. Can I expect an early upgrade or does seats sold and class bought not really effect when you might get the upgrade.
Sorry if it doesn't make any sense but I am new to this. Flight is May 15.
My fare Class is Q. Can I expect an early upgrade or does seats sold and class bought not really effect when you might get the upgrade.
Sorry if it doesn't make any sense but I am new to this. Flight is May 15.