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Specific GPU and RPU usage questions thread
Jul 15, 2015, 11:01 am
#1366
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 375
Regional Premier Upgrade- EWR-HNL
Does a regional premier upgrade EWR-HNL require the copay?
Jul 15, 2015, 11:02 am
#1367
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MDT
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 281
No RPU's do not require copays (per se)
Last edited by goalie; Aug 4, 2015 at 8:06 am Reason: off topic comment removed
Jul 18, 2015, 7:12 pm
#1368
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: SAN
Posts: 101
I applied an RPU on LAX-DEN-PTY for my wife. A few days ago, she got an email notifying her about reservation change to LAX-IAH-PTY and she accepted it. The reservation now shows LAX-IAH-PTY, with only IAH-PTY shown upgrade requested. It also shows that she is waitlisted (for R) on LAX-DEN-IAH.
Is this common? Why she is not waitlisted on LAX-IAH?
Is this common? Why she is not waitlisted on LAX-IAH?
Jul 18, 2015, 9:31 pm
#1369
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
I applied an RPU on LAX-DEN-PTY for my wife. A few days ago, she got an email notifying her about reservation change to LAX-IAH-PTY and she accepted it. The reservation now shows LAX-IAH-PTY, with only IAH-PTY shown upgrade requested. It also shows that she is waitlisted (for R) on LAX-DEN-IAH.
Is this common? Why she is not waitlisted on LAX-IAH?
Is this common? Why she is not waitlisted on LAX-IAH?
Jul 19, 2015, 8:15 am
#1370
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,074
I applied an RPU on LAX-DEN-PTY for my wife. A few days ago, she got an email notifying her about reservation change to LAX-IAH-PTY and she accepted it. The reservation now shows LAX-IAH-PTY, with only IAH-PTY shown upgrade requested. It also shows that she is waitlisted (for R) on LAX-DEN-IAH.
Is this common? Why she is not waitlisted on LAX-IAH?
Is this common? Why she is not waitlisted on LAX-IAH?
Jul 20, 2015, 8:42 am
#1371
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Can someone explain in simple terms how to try to use an RPU to get a confirmed upgrade at time-of-purchase of the ticket (if this is even possible)?
Jul 20, 2015, 8:47 am
#1372
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
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Or you just tell the phone agent you want to purchase the ticket and upgrade it with an RPU. The good ones can hold the R space until it has ticketed.
Jul 20, 2015, 9:10 am
#1373
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
RPU cannot be applied until the itinerary has ticketed. You can apply the RPU online as soon as the itinerary tickets. Just go to "view reservation."
Or you just tell the phone agent you want to purchase the ticket and upgrade it with an RPU. The good ones can hold the R space until it has ticketed.
Or you just tell the phone agent you want to purchase the ticket and upgrade it with an RPU. The good ones can hold the R space until it has ticketed.
Jul 20, 2015, 9:45 am
#1374
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(2) Yes, like magic.
Jul 20, 2015, 9:47 am
#1375
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: United Global Services, Amtrak Select Executive
Posts: 4,098
Jul 23, 2015, 4:32 pm
#1376
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: MP 1K MM
Posts: 16
Anyone comment on what the actual effect of an RPU is? I'm 1K based out of IAH and my CPU success is about 50%. When I apply an RPU to try and "ensure" an upgrade, my success is about the same. What does an RPU do? Is it an "accelerator" of sorts, adding an additional variable to the prioritization? Does it effectively bump you up a fare class to clear before someone else? Would really like to understand the mechanics of this...
Jul 23, 2015, 4:35 pm
#1377
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As would we all 
RPUs are most valuable when you can confirm into open R in advance.
Prior to the gate, they are supposed to have priority over CPUs. It's debated whether they have any priority once the upgrade list goes to the gate.
RPUs are most valuable when you can confirm into open R in advance.
Prior to the gate, they are supposed to have priority over CPUs. It's debated whether they have any priority once the upgrade list goes to the gate.
Jul 23, 2015, 5:23 pm
#1378
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: 1K
Posts: 220
Is there a way to search for, or be notified of, flights that have GPU availability? Ms. Zdog and I would like to fly IAH<->EZE and use my GPUs, but in no way want to do the 10+ hours in E+.
Jul 23, 2015, 6:22 pm
#1379
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.997MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,859
To search
-- Used the existing mileage award search option in Advance Search. If mileage award upgrade is available, then a GPU will also work -- make sure you are check for two seats.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...de-united.html
-- You can learn to use the Expert Mode readout and look for R space.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ilability.html
-- Use the GPU space search in the united.com beta site.
The easiest is calling and asking for agent help but they will only spend so much time hunting.
Upgrade space to EZE can be difficult since UA has cut the number of flights.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...n-iah-eze.html
Jul 24, 2015, 2:54 pm
#1380
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 498
As a PP and PG I noticed a definite bump in the battlefield list from instrument upgrades (although hub to hub I'll still end up behind a few GS and not clearing). But, as mentioned the most sure-fire way is to look for R space when you book. Check out the post above with links on how to do these searches for GPUs (it's the same for RPUs in terms of clearing into R, but you don't need to be W or higher of course).