CPU on United to Europe with stop...
May 17, 2018, 5:54 pm
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CPU on United to Europe with stop...
If booking a flight to Europe with a stop in IAD or EWR can you use a regional to upgrade the first leg or is the flight considered International? Obviously it wouldn't work on the international leg... I'm thinking that 5 hours in business and 5.5 in economy plus is better than 13 in economy plus if flying direct. Thanks!
May 17, 2018, 5:55 pm
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Yes, the domestic segment would be eligible for complimentary upgrades (CPU) as well as regional certificates (RPU). Depending on your origin city, it might be difficult to clear a certificate on e.g. SFO-IAD at a peak time.
May 17, 2018, 5:56 pm
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Welcome to FT!, JimSF
Yes, a RPU can be used for the domestic leg and it is also CPU eligible (if not a Premium Transcon Service flight - such as SFO-EWR)
Yes, a RPU can be used for the domestic leg and it is also CPU eligible (if not a Premium Transcon Service flight - such as SFO-EWR)