Originally Posted by zerodegre (Post 30611607)

I think the "R" status is for regional.. but it changed? what is the code for international..'

Originally Posted by zerodegre (Post 30611607)

..... What do you think my odds are of getting a Business class upgrade to Bangkok,??

Originally Posted by zerodegre (Post 30611607)

Hey guys.. I am new to the upgrade game on United... Is there a way to tell if there is any flight that will clear immediately on the United site. I think the "R" status is for regional.. but it changed? what is the code for international..'

Also I have a 2 month window to travel april or may... I willing to leave from any domestic airport... What do you think my odds are of getting a Business class upgrade to Bangkok,??


advice would be great!

Originally Posted by dvs7310 (Post 30611686)

Problem with using GPUs on NH and LH is they are segment by segment, so you'd need 2 in each direction.

Originally Posted by dvs7310 (Post 30611686)

Your best way if you want a single GPU in each direction would be UA to SIN then on to BKK from there in economy.

Originally Posted by zerodegre (Post 30611721)

Thank you .. If i can get close.. I don't mind the final leg being coach. What code do i look for PZ?? or is it different for International

Originally Posted by zerodegre (Post 30611721)

Thank you .. If i can get close.. I don't mind the final leg being coach. What code do i look for PZ?? or is it different for International

Originally Posted by WineCountryUA (Post 30611865)

You can not "search" for PZ. You can see if present by using Expert Mode or using the Advance Search function for upgrades. As mentioned best to search for upgrade space a segment at a time, starting with the overwater segment

For more, see https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...e-booking.html

Originally Posted by zerodegre (Post 30611903)

Can expert flyer site give me the info?

Originally Posted by Kacee (Post 30611687)

See this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...ua-flyers.html

IMO, the best option is to route on a separate ticket via TPE, HKG, or SIN. But there are other options as well.


I'd say that the problem with using GPUs on NH is they can only be used on extremely expensive fares. Might as well just buy business class at those prices.


You can't book the SIN connection on a single UA ticket (except perhaps with the final segment in full Y or B, and again you've now got a fare that's so expensive you've mooted the whole point of using a GPU).

Originally Posted by david_oz (Post 30613538)

IMO your best bet is to look for availability via NRT. I don’t think you will need to look too hard to find PZ availability if you are flexible on both date and US gateway