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Specific GPU and RPU usage questions thread
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But to Kacee's point - when to split is critical. I am hoping for CPUs on the outbound, so will not split until forced to at OLCI, and then will apply the RPU for the inbound. (R=6 less than 3 weeks out, so hopeful).
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To each his/her own. I tend to split when in this dilemma, especially for red-eyes back home - where the wife really needs her sleep, and I can easily sleep in Y+.
But to Kacee's point - when to split is critical. I am hoping for CPUs on the outbound, so will not split until forced to at OLCI, and then will apply the RPU for the inbound. (R=6 less than 3 weeks out, so hopeful).
But to Kacee's point - when to split is critical. I am hoping for CPUs on the outbound, so will not split until forced to at OLCI, and then will apply the RPU for the inbound. (R=6 less than 3 weeks out, so hopeful).
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OP, how many F seats open right now?
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F9; with 18 seats unassigned. But the flight is in November, before a big conference. It's PN4...if only I hadn't taken all those LH flights
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RPU & GPU
Hello, I'm traveling with 4 other people in same reservation on UA from LAX to JFK nonstop in eco. How does RPU/GPU work? Is there a way I will know for sure that I will get upgraded if using RPU/GPU? I want to trade with someone in the coupon section for one but don't know exactly how this works. Also, how many passengers can get upgraded using RPU/GPU under 1 reservation? Thanks ^
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Hello, I'm traveling with 4 other people in same reservation on UA from LAX to JFK nonstop in eco. How does RPU/GPU work? Is there a way I will know for sure that I will get upgraded if using RPU/GPU? I want to trade with someone in the coupon section for one but don't know exactly how this works. Also, how many passengers can get upgraded using RPU/GPU under 1 reservation? Thanks ^
I believe if there are only a few R spaces available and you have 6 people on the record, you can upgrade individual passengers, but the record will be split apart (but all party members will retain all of your privileges, such as premier access, E+ seats, and general CPU upgrade-ability).
Not sure what happens if there is no R space available and you use the certs... will the record automatically split up if space opens up? (Kacee or some other evangelist... please help).
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I believe if there are only a few R spaces available and you have 6 people on the record, you can upgrade individual passengers, but the record will be split apart (but all party members will retain all of your privileges, such as premier access, E+ seats, and general CPU upgrade-ability).
Upgrading pax on same PNR is all or nothing. If it's six pax, you have to apply six instruments to keep on same PNR. To waitlist a single pax, that ticket will have to be split off.
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As I read it, OP doesn't have status but wants to trade for instruments in coupon connection. (And I hope this isn't someone with insufficient posts for CC fishing for an offer in the forum.)
Upgrading pax on same PNR is all or nothing. If it's six pax, you have to apply six instruments to keep on same PNR. To waitlist a single pax, that ticket will have to be split off.
Upgrading pax on same PNR is all or nothing. If it's six pax, you have to apply six instruments to keep on same PNR. To waitlist a single pax, that ticket will have to be split off.
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I'd be interested in people's experience being able to call in and only put the longer, primary leg on an RPU upgrade list. Thanks!
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This is exactly how to do it... And the only way as far as I know. I have done this in the past effectively, and this is a good way to ensure that your instrument is used efficiently(I.e. on the long segment).
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MODERATOR NOTE
As a reference point, I've closed the thread noted below and have noted in that thread that folks should post their GPU & RPU questions, concerns and comments in this thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-strategy.html
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As a reference point, I've closed the thread noted below and have noted in that thread that folks should post their GPU & RPU questions, concerns and comments in this thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...-strategy.html
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