Search for GPU Flight when my GPU=0
Oct 18, 2017, 3:10 am
#1
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Search for GPU Flight when my GPU=0
Hello FT Pros
I am out of GPU and typically use the UA.com multi city search with the GPU upgrade selected as my starting search for easy upgrade flights
However I have used all of my GPU so the upgrade option has now disappeared.
Is there any way to search for the GPU upgrade when my GPU inventory is zero
Thanks in advance
I am out of GPU and typically use the UA.com multi city search with the GPU upgrade selected as my starting search for easy upgrade flights
However I have used all of my GPU so the upgrade option has now disappeared.
Is there any way to search for the GPU upgrade when my GPU inventory is zero
Thanks in advance
Oct 18, 2017, 4:09 am
#2
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Yes, you can, but it's not the simplest of tasks.
GPUs book into "R" class, so you have to find flight segments that have "R" class available.
You have to enable "expert mode" through your profile on United.com. Log into your account, and on the "My Account" page, scroll to the bottom to the "Profile" box, and select "Manage Profile." Then, under "Preferences," select "view all flight search preferences." Then check the box under "Expert Mode" agreeing to enable Expert Mode.
This will turn on your ability to see the fare class availability when you search for individual flights, and look under "details." You'll see all the fare classes listed and the number of units of each inventory. Most of the time you'll see "R0" meaning zero R seats available. In order to use a GPU, you'll need to see "R1" or higher.
You have to look for each flight segment separately - you cannot look for connecting flights all in one search, because it will only show "R" availability if it's available on both flights. For example, if you're looking to fly from LAX to HKG (requires a connection), you would have to look for SFO-HKG or ORD-HKG first, to see if the transpacific flight has R space, and then you can search for the domestic leg separately (which I assume would, in this case, be less important for securing the upgrade). If you try to do it all in one search, LAX-HKG, it'll only show you R space on United flights if it's available on both the LAX-SFO and the SFO-HKG flights.
I hope this makes sense!
GPUs book into "R" class, so you have to find flight segments that have "R" class available.
You have to enable "expert mode" through your profile on United.com. Log into your account, and on the "My Account" page, scroll to the bottom to the "Profile" box, and select "Manage Profile." Then, under "Preferences," select "view all flight search preferences." Then check the box under "Expert Mode" agreeing to enable Expert Mode.
This will turn on your ability to see the fare class availability when you search for individual flights, and look under "details." You'll see all the fare classes listed and the number of units of each inventory. Most of the time you'll see "R0" meaning zero R seats available. In order to use a GPU, you'll need to see "R1" or higher.
You have to look for each flight segment separately - you cannot look for connecting flights all in one search, because it will only show "R" availability if it's available on both flights. For example, if you're looking to fly from LAX to HKG (requires a connection), you would have to look for SFO-HKG or ORD-HKG first, to see if the transpacific flight has R space, and then you can search for the domestic leg separately (which I assume would, in this case, be less important for securing the upgrade). If you try to do it all in one search, LAX-HKG, it'll only show you R space on United flights if it's available on both the LAX-SFO and the SFO-HKG flights.
I hope this makes sense!
Oct 18, 2017, 5:58 am
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Yes, you can, but it's not the simplest of tasks.
GPUs book into "R" class, so you have to find flight segments that have "R" class available.
You have to enable "expert mode" through your profile on United.com. Log into your account, and on the "My Account" page, scroll to the bottom to the "Profile" box, and select "Manage Profile." Then, under "Preferences," select "view all flight search preferences." Then check the box under "Expert Mode" agreeing to enable Expert Mode.
This will turn on your ability to see the fare class availability when you search for individual flights, and look under "details." You'll see all the fare classes listed and the number of units of each inventory. Most of the time you'll see "R0" meaning zero R seats available. In order to use a GPU, you'll need to see "R1" or higher.
You have to look for each flight segment separately - you cannot look for connecting flights all in one search, because it will only show "R" availability if it's available on both flights. For example, if you're looking to fly from LAX to HKG (requires a connection), you would have to look for SFO-HKG or ORD-HKG first, to see if the transpacific flight has R space, and then you can search for the domestic leg separately (which I assume would, in this case, be less important for securing the upgrade). If you try to do it all in one search, LAX-HKG, it'll only show you R space on United flights if it's available on both the LAX-SFO and the SFO-HKG flights.
I hope this makes sense!
GPUs book into "R" class, so you have to find flight segments that have "R" class available.
You have to enable "expert mode" through your profile on United.com. Log into your account, and on the "My Account" page, scroll to the bottom to the "Profile" box, and select "Manage Profile." Then, under "Preferences," select "view all flight search preferences." Then check the box under "Expert Mode" agreeing to enable Expert Mode.
This will turn on your ability to see the fare class availability when you search for individual flights, and look under "details." You'll see all the fare classes listed and the number of units of each inventory. Most of the time you'll see "R0" meaning zero R seats available. In order to use a GPU, you'll need to see "R1" or higher.
You have to look for each flight segment separately - you cannot look for connecting flights all in one search, because it will only show "R" availability if it's available on both flights. For example, if you're looking to fly from LAX to HKG (requires a connection), you would have to look for SFO-HKG or ORD-HKG first, to see if the transpacific flight has R space, and then you can search for the domestic leg separately (which I assume would, in this case, be less important for securing the upgrade). If you try to do it all in one search, LAX-HKG, it'll only show you R space on United flights if it's available on both the LAX-SFO and the SFO-HKG flights.
I hope this makes sense!
Oct 18, 2017, 7:27 am
#4
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You don't need expert mode or to login. Just select "Mileage Plus Upgrade Awards". It all clears out of R so you'll get the same results. If it tells you an upgrade is available then a GPU will clear as well. If R>0 isnt enough and you need the exact number, then you'll need to login and use expert mode
Oct 18, 2017, 9:36 pm
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You don't need expert mode or to login. Just select "Mileage Plus Upgrade Awards". It all clears out of R so you'll get the same results. If it tells you an upgrade is available then a GPU will clear as well. If R>0 isnt enough and you need the exact number, then you'll need to login and use expert mode