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[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight
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[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight
Related thread - Understanding the United Upgrade List Comprehensively
[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight {Archive}
Dec 24, 2018, 10:42 am
#3511
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Tuesday CPU odds are always decent, but March is still concerningly close to spring break. I would never expect to CPU a transcon on a Sunday.
$310 is the route fare differential; before accepting you should see if you can simply change the ticket to F for the same price.
$310 is the route fare differential; before accepting you should see if you can simply change the ticket to F for the same price.
Dec 24, 2018, 10:46 am
#3512
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton ♦ , Hyatt Carbonado, Wyndham ♦, Marriott PE, "Stinking Bum" elsewhere.
Posts: 5,000
Tuesday CPU odds are always decent, but March is still concerningly close to spring break. I would never expect to CPU a transcon on a Sunday.
$310 is the route fare differential; before accepting you should see if you can simply change the ticket to F for the same price.
$310 is the route fare differential; before accepting you should see if you can simply change the ticket to F for the same price.
Dec 25, 2018, 7:20 pm
#3513
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 7
AUS-SFO is a hit-or-miss route. It'll either clear so easily that you would have had a good chance with a CPU, or you'll be sweating it out to the gate (at best). That particular week, I wouldn't expect much business travel due to the holidays, so I'd say your chances are pretty good.
Any updated thoughts on the likelihood of an upgrade as a 1K using an RPU this coming Friday Dec 28 for UA455, AUS-SFO? There seems to be lots of first still available compared to other days this week. If we don't get upgraded at least a few hours before the flight, we may buy an additional economy seat for our toddler and just all stay in coach (would rather not get into a kids flying in first debate here!
)Latest availability is:
J9 JN9 C8 D7 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H0 HN0 Q0 V0 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N9 XN0 X0
Thanks!
Dec 25, 2018, 8:12 pm
#3514
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: LBB
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Any updated thoughts on the likelihood of an upgrade as a 1K using an RPU this coming Friday Dec 28 for UA455, AUS-SFO? There seems to be lots of first still available compared to other days this week. If we don't get upgraded at least a few hours before the flight, we may buy an additional economy seat for our toddler and just all stay in coach (would rather not get into a kids flying in first debate here! )
Latest availability is:
J9 JN9 C8 D7 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H0 HN0 Q0 V0 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N9 XN0 X0
Thanks!
)Latest availability is:
J9 JN9 C8 D7 Z7 ZN7 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H0 HN0 Q0 V0 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N9 XN0 X0
Thanks!
Dec 28, 2018, 4:41 pm
#3515
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 57
EWR/AMS chance of GPU clearing?
Anyone want to hazard a guess as to likelihood of this clearing....May 14 outbound- May 19 return. That's a Tuesday/Sunday. w fare. 1k. Could also make this work Wed out/Saturday back. Thanks for any guidance.
Dec 28, 2018, 5:18 pm
#3516
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 13
United 1k - currently booked on Jan 3rd, SFO to SIN UA29 with W class - GPU currently waitlisted
Currently flight is showing - Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y4 YN4 B4 M4 E4 U4 H3 HN3 Q2 V1 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N4 XN0 X0
showing 25 of 48 Polaris Business booked.
What are the odds of clearing into business as a 1k?
thanks,
dan
Currently flight is showing - Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y4 YN4 B4 M4 E4 U4 H3 HN3 Q2 V1 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N4 XN0 X0
showing 25 of 48 Polaris Business booked.
What are the odds of clearing into business as a 1k?
thanks,
dan
Dec 28, 2018, 5:58 pm
#3517
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Ask again in a couple of months. Too early to predict, although Saturday and Sunday returns will be tougher.
Dec 28, 2018, 6:10 pm
#3518
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA MM Plat, UA 1MM, Hilton Lifetime Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold, CLEAR, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 3,621
United 1k - currently booked on Jan 3rd, SFO to SIN UA29 with W class - GPU currently waitlisted
Currently flight is showing - Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y4 YN4 B4 M4 E4 U4 H3 HN3 Q2 V1 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N4 XN0 X0
showing 25 of 48 Polaris Business booked.
What are the odds of clearing into business as a 1k?
thanks,
dan
Currently flight is showing - Available fare classes: J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P0 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y4 YN4 B4 M4 E4 U4 H3 HN3 Q2 V1 W0 S0 T0 L0 K0 G0 N4 XN0 X0
showing 25 of 48 Polaris Business booked.
What are the odds of clearing into business as a 1k?
thanks,
dan
Dec 28, 2018, 7:52 pm
#3519
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: UA1k 3mm, HH-LifeDiamond, Mar-LifePlatElite
Posts: 351
So is this normal? been watching for two weeks. Jan8 flight. PN was 2, then 3, then 4, and today it was up to 8, where PZ=0. I'm wondering if something is stuck? Is there a way to call and inquire?
thoughts?
thoughts?
Dec 28, 2018, 8:28 pm
#3520
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Dec 28, 2018, 9:25 pm
#3521
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Dec 28, 2018, 10:52 pm
#3522
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: UA1k 3mm, HH-LifeDiamond, Mar-LifePlatElite
Posts: 351
Well - GS is 879,593 miles to go for me - I'm just on the cusp every year since the program began, but never been invited to the ball. I just don't spend quite enough. I'm ok with that - there are other who spend way more than me. Just wish inventory wasn't quite so lopsided on PN vs PZ.
Dec 29, 2018, 6:35 am
#3523
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: AA Plat, UA 1K>Plat>moving to Silver
Posts: 2,090
It is possible, but too early to tell. I have been watching around then and found little PZ, but a nice amount of discount J.
Jan 2, 2019, 8:42 am
#3524
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Israel, APAC
Programs: UA PG, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 186
[Consolidated] Chance of upgrade clearing on my flight
1K booked in M from MUC-IAD on Sunday Jan 6 using GPU.
Last edited by thedon; Jan 2, 2019 at 8:43 am Reason: Added detail.
Jan 3, 2019, 8:37 am
#3525
Used to be guidogh
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: FB Ultimate, Hertz Platinum, Star Aliiance Gold
Posts: 364
Applied a GPU on IAH-SCL leaving on a saturday evening in 3 weeks. I am Premier Gold and it is a B-fare.
10 out of 30 seats are currently sold.
J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P9 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN5 Q9 V9 W9 S6 T0 L0 K0 G0 N9 XN0 X0
Any thoughts on my current chance? Thanks!
10 out of 30 seats are currently sold.
J9 JN9 C9 D9 Z9 ZN9 P9 PN0 PZ0 IN0 I0 Y9 YN9 B9 M9 E9 U9 H9 HN5 Q9 V9 W9 S6 T0 L0 K0 G0 N9 XN0 X0
Any thoughts on my current chance? Thanks!