RPU / PlusPoints non-Polaris flight upgrade SUCCESS (thru 2019)
Jan 28, 2018, 1:23 pm
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For those trying to do a same day RPU application, I've found success with the agents in the United Clubs at both DCA and EWR.
David
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Jan 28, 2018, 1:43 pm
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Jan 28, 2018, 3:40 pm
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Jan 28, 2018, 5:04 pm
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goalie-parents are flying SFO-IAH-PBI on February 6th and returning PBI-ORD-SFO on May 8th
Booked November 28th and sponsored GS RPU's applied to all segments and all 4 segments waitlised
Re-ticketed on January 9th for travel outbound on February 6th and returning on May 8th due to goalie-dad fracturing his ankle and the agent was able to re-apply all RPU's and all 4 segments waitlisted
Both goalie-dad and goalie-mom cleared into PN last night (January 27th) PBI-ORD with the remaining 3 segments still waitlisted
Booked November 28th and sponsored GS RPU's applied to all segments and all 4 segments waitlised
Re-ticketed on January 9th for travel outbound on February 6th and returning on May 8th due to goalie-dad fracturing his ankle and the agent was able to re-apply all RPU's and all 4 segments waitlisted
Both goalie-dad and goalie-mom cleared into PN last night (January 27th) PBI-ORD with the remaining 3 segments still waitlisted
Mar 17, 2018, 5:05 pm
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ORD-JAC [Jackson Hole] on a Wednesday. Probably would have CPU'd, as only 1 F seat was taken and only 7 E+ seats were occupied (plus a couple blocked).
ETA: Well, that blew up - weather cancellation for first leg, rebooked on IAD-DEN-JAC, and of course the RPU cleared on DEN-JAC, but not IAD-DEN (which was super full because of other rebookings).
ETA: Well, that blew up - weather cancellation for first leg, rebooked on IAD-DEN-JAC, and of course the RPU cleared on DEN-JAC, but not IAD-DEN (which was super full because of other rebookings).
Last edited by drewguy; Mar 31, 2018 at 1:06 pm
Mar 17, 2018, 5:22 pm
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Mar 19, 2018, 8:07 am
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Mar 19, 2018, 9:18 am
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Upgraded my companion at booking ONT-DEN and DEN-ONT - not exactly a windfall experience given the longer domestic segments are still waitlisted, but better than nothing.
Mar 20, 2018, 10:37 pm
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Last Thursday at 0605: LAX-ORD-DCA. The ORD-DCA leg cleared 2 weeks in advance. Upon arrival in LA, it was clear the LAX-ORD leg was a no go. 1 seat remaining and this 1K 2MM was 3rd on the list. I called res and asked them cancel the UG to DCA, as it wasn't worth it. I ended up riding Y there too, but only because they had already cleared the CPU's. Had I not included it in the RPU request, I'm sure I would have cleared CPU.
Sunday: 4:05 PM BWI-DEN-LAX. UA held the BWI-DEN until T24 even though the cabin was 20 booked to 10. Again, I'm sure I would have gotten a CPU, as there were still 2 seats open at boarding. Of course, the 772 DEN-LAX never cleared and I was #6 on the list.
So, it appears RPU's are basically worthless for any meaningful routing. Even the BWI leg wouldn't clear anytime in advance, despite it being wide open.
Sunday: 4:05 PM BWI-DEN-LAX. UA held the BWI-DEN until T24 even though the cabin was 20 booked to 10. Again, I'm sure I would have gotten a CPU, as there were still 2 seats open at boarding. Of course, the 772 DEN-LAX never cleared and I was #6 on the list.
So, it appears RPU's are basically worthless for any meaningful routing. Even the BWI leg wouldn't clear anytime in advance, despite it being wide open.
Mar 23, 2018, 7:53 pm
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2 successes - with one a follow up to my earlier post:
Upgrade Success #2:
Route: EWR-LAX
Date: 03/23/18
Plane: 777-200
When applied: approx. 3 days after booking from company travel website by 1K phone agent
When cleared: ~T-1 hour
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: V
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Notes: see post: Ever see (+X blocked) in booked column on upgrade list?
Upgrade Success #1:
Was:
Upgrade Success #2:
Route: EWR-LAX
Date: 03/23/18
Plane: 777-200
When applied: approx. 3 days after booking from company travel website by 1K phone agent
When cleared: ~T-1 hour
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: V
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Notes: see post: Ever see (+X blocked) in booked column on upgrade list?
Upgrade Success #1:
Was:
Route: SFO-BOS
Date: 02/27/18
Plane: 757-200
When applied: ~7 days after booking
When cleared: immediately when RPU applied by 1K phone agent to all segments
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: V
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Notes: was searching for GGBUYUP cost and found that R>0 for the flight so I called 1K
Became:Date: 02/27/18
Plane: 757-200
When applied: ~7 days after booking
When cleared: immediately when RPU applied by 1K phone agent to all segments
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: V
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Notes: was searching for GGBUYUP cost and found that R>0 for the flight so I called 1K
Route: LAX-EWR
Date: 02/26/18
Plane: 777-200
When applied: ~12 hours after booking
When cleared: ~T-22 hours
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: E
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Notes: additional meeting scheduled for 02/27 so I had to cancel the previous booking (and give up its RPU upgrade) and book 4 days before travel. so somehow I was then RPU upgraded a few hours after check in...who knew?
David
Date: 02/26/18
Plane: 777-200
When applied: ~12 hours after booking
When cleared: ~T-22 hours
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: E
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Notes: additional meeting scheduled for 02/27 so I had to cancel the previous booking (and give up its RPU upgrade) and book 4 days before travel. so somehow I was then RPU upgraded a few hours after check in...who knew?
Mar 23, 2018, 9:01 pm
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...except for for the next poster after you, and the numerous times I’ve used mine on not-insignificant legs, as well as the experiences of others. Outside of those times where they are worthwhile, they are basically worthless.
Mar 23, 2018, 11:45 pm
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Mar 26, 2018, 12:00 pm
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Route: EWR-LAX
Date: 03/26/18
Plane: 777-200
When applied: 3/17/18
When cleared: ~Manually processed by 1k agent after flight showed R9 on departure day (t-6 hours)
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: s
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Date: 03/26/18
Plane: 777-200
When applied: 3/17/18
When cleared: ~Manually processed by 1k agent after flight showed R9 on departure day (t-6 hours)
# of passengers: 1
Booking class: s
Elite Status/Level: 1K
Mar 26, 2018, 12:15 pm
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Very surprised at how much success people are having on EWR-LAX. I got it once last year, but it usually means trying luck on the absolute latest flight westbound (which I hate taking anyways).
I did clear EWR-FLL for a Saturday morning flight in May this weekend. The flight has been downgraded to ‘snack’ except during prime dinner hours, though...not thrilled about that.
I did clear EWR-FLL for a Saturday morning flight in May this weekend. The flight has been downgraded to ‘snack’ except during prime dinner hours, though...not thrilled about that.