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CPU eligibility for an off-PNR companion was a pre-merger CO practice. Post-merger it has never been a published policy but some .gate agents will do. For pmCO, it could only be done a few hours prior to departure -- today it is something only gate agents will do, so is effectively limited to an hour or less before departure, Companion will be a the bottom of the elite's status group and this is only done for elite and companion on paid fares. As this is not a published policy, it is up to the GA's discretion.
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Hey all, it's been awhile since I've had a companion on my record and want to make sure I have this right:
Flying AAA-IAH-BBB. AAA-IAH seems iffy that we will clear before check-in. IAH-BBB looks to be heavily oversold with F wide open. It's down to F6 but cabin empty and it's a beach destination (for context). Pretty sure when the flight status shows up it will be ~10 or so blocked. Assuming we clear IAH-BBB at some point between T-96 and T-24, is it best to not check-in right at T-24 and hope the CPU sweep for AAA-IAH happens down to F2 as it normally would on this route? If I'm understanding correctly, if we do not split the reservation at checkin, we will not be eligible at all for CPU on AAA-IAH? My other thought is if they don't sweep the connecting flight right at T-24 to balance out the oversale (which seems to normally happen), that we will not check-in at all until the morning of and hope the system does it at some point up until closer to departure. In the ideal scenario, hoping to be cleared on IAH-BBB way before departure and then just need to figure out the best strategy for AAA-IAH. Hoping I'm on the right track here but any validation would be appreciated :) |
Follow up to the above, my IAH-BBB cleared so now I'm just wondering about the first leg. If we do not get swept right at T-24, is it best to wait a bit before checking in (to see if the do the sweep down to F2) or should I just check in and split us? Since it's a one-way I don't need to worry about anything affecting a return trip. Companion is no-status FWIW.
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Originally Posted by CruiserCLE
(Post 29918784)
Follow up to the above, my IAH-BBB cleared so now I'm just wondering about the first leg. If we do not get swept right at T-24, is it best to wait a bit before checking in (to see if the do the sweep down to F2) or should I just check in and split us? Since it's a one-way I don't need to worry about anything affecting a return trip. Companion is no-status FWIW.
If the former, check in and split immediately. Otherwise wait until the counter. |
Originally Posted by findark
(Post 29920544)
What is your priority? Maximal number of upgrades, or sit in the same cabin?
If the former, check in and split immediately. Otherwise wait until the counter. My my assumption is that I should wait until they clear the flight down to F2 (and hopefully we’ll clear in that sweep) and if not, then check in ASAP to ensure highest position possible on the waitlist. Am I following that correctly? |
My wife and two boys are flying IAH-CUN next month. I am the only one with status (Silver). Based on what I have seen, my chances looks good for a CPU for myself and one companion. I just noticed that the buy up offer is $119 for both routes. I am considering buying up for two of us and then hoping we get the CPU for the other two. The app doesn’t seem to be letting me purchase the upgrade for two of us? It only seems to be giving me an option to purchase all four seats. Am I not allowed to split it up? |
Originally Posted by Joe K.
(Post 29921496)
Am I not allowed to split it up? |
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Does the companion need to be a MileagePlus member as well?
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Originally Posted by Yellowjj
(Post 29989740)
Does the companion need to be a MileagePlus member as well?
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1K traveling with 2 general members. Would I be able to apply 1 RPU to one companion and wait for a CPU with the other pax? I'm guessing I would need to call in to have them split the PNR?
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Originally Posted by mr8
(Post 30099511)
1K traveling with 2 general members. Would I be able to apply 1 RPU to one companion and wait for a CPU with the other pax?
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Originally Posted by WineCountryUA
(Post 29838636)
CPU eligibility for an off-PNR companion was a pre-merger CO practice. Post-merger it has never been a published policy but some .gate agents will do. For pmCO, it could only be done a few hours prior to departure -- today it is something only gate agents will do, so is effectively limited to an hour or less before departure, Companion will be a the bottom of the elite's status group and this is only done for elite and companion on paid fares. As this is not a published policy, it is up to the GA's discretion.
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Originally Posted by schnitzer
(Post 30325550)
Hi, does this work with a GPU? (to International) If I'm traveling with a non-status companion. Can I move them higher on the upgrade list?
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unit...solidated.html |
Companion upgrade on separate PNR
Does anyone have any recent experience with companion upgrades on separate PNR's?
I am 1K traveling on a reward ticket eligible for upgrade with Explorer card. Wife is traveling on same itinerary with a paid G fare. What are the chances of adding her to the upgrade list at the airport? In the good ol' CO days it wasn't a problem, even for companions on the same flight but a different ultimate destination. |
Originally Posted by Old Gold
(Post 30352177)
Does anyone have any recent experience with companion upgrades on separate PNR's?
I am 1K traveling on a reward ticket eligible for upgrade with Explorer card. Wife is traveling on same itinerary with a paid G fare. What are the chances of adding her to the upgrade list at the airport? In the good ol' CO days it wasn't a problem, even for companions on the same flight but a different ultimate destination. I went to the service desk at the Denver UC a few months back and tried to add my buddy to the gate list. The gentleman I spoke with was adamant it was not allowed and had never been allowed. When I politely told him it was a carryover from the CO days and I had done it numerous times post merger and was always under the impression is was well within the rules, he claimed to be a “regional trainer” and that he would know what’s allowed and what isn’t. When I realized I wasn’t going to get anywhere with this guy I walked over to the bar and figured I would just try at the gate. Shortly after, a second agent who overheard the conversation walked up to us and apologized. Said his co worker was a clown and not to listen to anything he said. He asked for our boarding passes and when he came back a minute later, my buddy was on the UG list! When we we were leaving the club, I made sure to thank him in front of the clown I spoke with the first time and said “I’m sure glad someone knows the rules around here!” |
The UA website now explicitly states that companion upgrades are only allowed if your companion is on your PNR:
One companion traveling on a paid ticket on the same reservation as a Premier member is eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select flights I'm not sure that this benefit ever applied where the Premier is flying on a award. |
Originally Posted by Kacee
(Post 30352632)
I'm not sure that this benefit ever applied where the Premier is flying on a award.
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hi guys, need your opinion. My husband and I are both Premier 1Ks. We would like to go on a trip with our 19 month old baby, and planning to get him a seat of his own.
If we all book on the same PNR, will our son also be eligible for CPU? Since it will be 3 pax in the PNR, I don't know how this works. Thank you for your help! |
Originally Posted by popcornpop
(Post 30432773)
hi guys, need your opinion. My husband and I are both Premier 1Ks. We would like to go on a trip with our 19 month old baby, and planning to get him a seat of his own.
If we all book on the same PNR, will our son also be eligible for CPU? Since it will be 3 pax in the PNR, I don't know how this works. Thank you for your help! |
I'm having a brain fart….1K here..booked award ticket but don't have a United credit card....am I eligible for CPU along with my companion on the same PNR? The travel date is on Xmas day from CLE to TPA
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Originally Posted by sanfran8080
(Post 30437046)
I'm having a brain fart….1K here..booked award ticket but don't have a United credit card....am I eligible for CPU along with my companion on the same PNR? The travel date is on Xmas day from CLE to TPA
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