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Specific GPU and RPU usage questions thread
Nov 26, 2014 | 2:13 pm
#961
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: EAU
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Posts: 4,761
Ok, so I'm flying MSP-LAX-LAS. LAX-LAS cleared CPU and show CPU Requested on MSP-LAX. Inventory on MSP-LAX is R2.
But when I go to upgrade flights, both the miles and RPU/GPU options are greyed out. Can I not apply an RPU online if I've already CPU'd a segment?
On the way back, I'm LAS-LAX-MSP. There is availability LAS-LAX, but waitlist LAX-MSP. I assume if I apply the RPU now, I'll get upgraded LAS-LAX right away, but will still burn it even if I don't make LAX-MSP, correct?
But when I go to upgrade flights, both the miles and RPU/GPU options are greyed out. Can I not apply an RPU online if I've already CPU'd a segment?
On the way back, I'm LAS-LAX-MSP. There is availability LAS-LAX, but waitlist LAX-MSP. I assume if I apply the RPU now, I'll get upgraded LAS-LAX right away, but will still burn it even if I don't make LAX-MSP, correct?
Nov 26, 2014 | 2:17 pm
#962
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On the way back, I'm LAS-LAX-MSP. There is availability LAS-LAX, but waitlist LAX-MSP. I assume if I apply the RPU now, I'll get upgraded LAS-LAX right away, but will still burn it even if I don't make LAX-MSP, correct?
Nov 26, 2014 | 2:26 pm
#963
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: EAU
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Nov 26, 2014 | 3:06 pm
#964
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: UA 1K; Hilton: Diamond;Kimpton: ?? ; Omni: Black; Avis: First; Hertz: Five Star
Posts: 656
Point is that you never know what might happen.
Nov 26, 2014 | 3:10 pm
#965
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The correct response is, "yes, your RPU will be burned."
Point is that you never know what might happen.
The earth could also crash into the sun.
Nov 27, 2014 | 12:03 am
#966
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 41,216
Even if it is zeroed, LH will take your certificate over any of its own elites to op-up as it is cash after all. I made nothing short of excellent experiences with this method with the exception of flights which were F1A0 .
Nov 28, 2014 | 1:49 am
#967
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CO
Programs: UA OG-1K, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,475
What is the best way to find R space (that is what I need for a GPU to clear at booking, right?) for UA flights. I have expert mode enabled to see the buckets but is there a way to search for R fares? The website won't let me search for them as a fare class. I'd rather not hunt and peck to find R fares.
Work is balking at biz seats. I worked my way up to 1K to get better chances and GPUs on overseas flights, but it ain't workin. Work says to take a day on either end to compensate for having to fly Y. I'd like to use that inherent flexibility to get higher hit rates on upgrades.
Would a travel agent be able to help with the search. I never feel like I'm in control when I work with them.
Work is balking at biz seats. I worked my way up to 1K to get better chances and GPUs on overseas flights, but it ain't workin. Work says to take a day on either end to compensate for having to fly Y. I'd like to use that inherent flexibility to get higher hit rates on upgrades.
Would a travel agent be able to help with the search. I never feel like I'm in control when I work with them.
Nov 28, 2014 | 2:10 am
#968
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Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
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Nov 28, 2014 | 8:02 pm
#969
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: UA 1K; Hilton: Diamond;Kimpton: ?? ; Omni: Black; Avis: First; Hertz: Five Star
Posts: 656
Yep its hunt and peck. But I have never found a travel agent/ service that is willing to do that type of work because its not worth their time from a comp perspective. So mostly, I think the best way (and only way I am willing to do it) is to search for yourself.
Nov 28, 2014 | 10:07 pm
#970
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OSL/IAH/ZRH (time, not preference)
Programs: UA1K, LH GM, AA EXP->GM
Posts: 41,216
Nov 29, 2014 | 12:59 am
#971
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Location: BOS, PVG
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They may be useless to you due to your schedule requirements, but many of us have a near 100% success rate over many years. I know we'll miss the GPUs when we start traveling again.
For us, they've been the difference between staying local and seeing many countries all around the world. We're spoiled and cannot imagine traveling across any ocean without them.
If you're flexible, you should be near 100%, so I really don't think you're as flexible as you think you are.
For us, they've been the difference between staying local and seeing many countries all around the world. We're spoiled and cannot imagine traveling across any ocean without them.
If you're flexible, you should be near 100%, so I really don't think you're as flexible as you think you are.
I have burned almost 100 GPUs since I started to fly UA.
My success rate is 99% (only failed once ORD-HKG).
I had a backup plan when GPU failed. I booked a saver F award ORD-HKG and canceled the W ticket few hours before departure when C was full.
Can't travel across the Pacific without GPUs. I can handle TATL in E+ if it's from EWR or IAD.
Nov 29, 2014 | 10:05 am
#972
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Location: Benicia CA
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Nov 29, 2014 | 1:19 pm
#973
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CO
Programs: UA OG-1K, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,475
I just hunt&pecked +/-3days for three TATL and TPAC trips I know I have to take next year from Feb thru May. No R on any flights.
Is the best way to look for R to find the leg that is most important and concentrate with that. The UA search engine gives truly goofy routings for lowest fares.
Once again, fare class is so important to UA that it drives everything and they give you horrible tools to try to manage it. Why I can't give it a route and then have it display R fares on a calender is truly amazing- let alone for other fares.
Is the best way to look for R to find the leg that is most important and concentrate with that. The UA search engine gives truly goofy routings for lowest fares.
Once again, fare class is so important to UA that it drives everything and they give you horrible tools to try to manage it. Why I can't give it a route and then have it display R fares on a calender is truly amazing- let alone for other fares.
Nov 29, 2014 | 1:56 pm
#974
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 6,452
Absolutely - plan on goofy routings to get it confirmed at booking!
Nov 29, 2014 | 2:56 pm
#975
Formally known as eddie1973
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: D/FW
Programs: DL 1MM/Gold; UA Gold ; Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold; Avis Pref+,IHG Plat,Hertz PC
Posts: 1,213
Specific GPU and RPU usage questions thread
Not sure if this type of question has been answered but i requested RPU for my Jan Roundtrip LAX-JFK on united.com. The outbound was confirmed but not the return. Currently the BF cabin is not full, with 4 seats filled. What's the chance that it would clear?