How to Increase Cleared GPU Probability?
Feb 13, 2017 | 10:31 am
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Can you elaborate slightly on what you watch for in the inventory movement that would suggest R is going to open or for that matter would suggest that R is unlikely to open. Thanks in advance.
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Feb 13, 2017 | 10:36 am
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If P=9 and PN=0, I would think twice about waitlisting as a 1K as this could be an indicator that GS are waitlisted for upgrades and not receiving them (GS clear into the PN bucket).
Feb 13, 2017 | 11:26 am
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If I read it (fare chart) correctly then GS and ONLY GS clear into the PN bucket. Elites track into the P bucket but only after GS's have cleared, right?
Feb 13, 2017 | 11:32 am
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Better explanation in wiki of http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...uckets-ua.html
Feb 13, 2017 | 11:33 am
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You're incorrect with your next statement. Elites track into the R bucket. Ideally, yes it would be after GS have cleared (since an R bucket being open should mean that the PN bucket should be open) but I don't run United's IT so I can't say for 100%
Feb 13, 2017 | 12:10 pm
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There is also a sense of momentum to it. If the flight has gone from P9 PN0 to P9 PN9, the chances of R opening soon go up for each subsequent day in which no seats are sold.
