Jan 2, 2019, 3:38 pm
Last edit by: WineCountryUA
GPU upgrade SUCCESS 2019Consider posting:
1. Route
2. Date
3. Fare class (New Codes for PE this year!)
4. Y-O, Y-J, O-J
5. How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased
6. How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear
For Reference: GPU upgrade SUCCESS 2018
GPU upgrade SUCCESS 2017
GPU upgrade SUCCESS 2016
GPU upgrade SUCCESS 2015
GPU / PlusPoints Polaris flight upgrade SUCCESS 2019
Mar 21, 2019, 7:57 am
#121
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: CLE
Programs: United, Hilton, Marriott, Hertz, National
Posts: 189
On LH:
1. FRA-EWR
2. 3/22/2019
3. D
4. D --> F (O)
5. 34 days
6. T-24
1. FRA-EWR
2. 3/22/2019
3. D
4. D --> F (O)
5. 34 days
6. T-24
Mar 21, 2019, 10:33 pm
#122
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Titanium, IHG Platinum, Avis President's Club, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 323
1. SFO - AKL
2. 22 Mar 2019
3. B
4. Y-J
5. 2/20/19
6. Cleared at T-60 Hours
2. 22 Mar 2019
3. B
4. Y-J
5. 2/20/19
6. Cleared at T-60 Hours
Mar 22, 2019, 7:54 am
#123
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,450
NRT-SFO
4/1/19
R=>PZ
Booked 2/10/19, cleared 10 days out
I was nervous about this one, but J sales absolutely stalled three weeks out.
Interesting data on number of pax cleared off the waitlist . . . J cabin was booked 36/60 last night and this morning it's booked 47/60. Meanwhile PP cabin dropped from booked 20/24 to 12/24.
4/1/19
R=>PZ
Booked 2/10/19, cleared 10 days out
I was nervous about this one, but J sales absolutely stalled three weeks out.
Interesting data on number of pax cleared off the waitlist . . . J cabin was booked 36/60 last night and this morning it's booked 47/60. Meanwhile PP cabin dropped from booked 20/24 to 12/24.
Mar 22, 2019, 10:25 am
#124
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K; BR Gold
Posts: 85
Route: DEN > SFO > HKG
Date: Nov. 21
Fare class: W
W > PZ
How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased: 9 months
How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear: Time of booking [DEN > SFO waitlisted]
First GPU as a 1k and I sought to find 777-300!
Date: Nov. 21
Fare class: W
W > PZ
How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased: 9 months
How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear: Time of booking [DEN > SFO waitlisted]
First GPU as a 1k and I sought to find 777-300!
Mar 28, 2019, 10:38 am
#125
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: United
Posts: 73
Route:
CTU to SFO
Date of flight:
May 8, 2019
Fare class
V (original)
V to PZ
How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased?
Eleven weeks
How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear?
Seven weeks
CTU to SFO
Date of flight:
May 8, 2019
Fare class
V (original)
V to PZ
How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased?
Eleven weeks
How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear?
Seven weeks
Mar 28, 2019, 10:43 am
#126
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: United
Posts: 73
Route:
SFO to AKL, AKL to SFO
Date of flight:
November 13, 2019, & November 29, 2019
Fare class
W (original)
W to PZ
How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased?
Ten months
How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear?
At purchase
SFO to AKL, AKL to SFO
Date of flight:
November 13, 2019, & November 29, 2019
Fare class
W (original)
W to PZ
How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased?
Ten months
How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear?
At purchase
Mar 30, 2019, 4:35 am
#127
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Programs: UA 1K, AA Plat, 6C AMB, HH Silver
Posts: 238
1. Lufthansa MEX-MUC
2. 28 April
3. D Fare Class
4. J-O
5. 30 Days
6. 30 Days (instantly at booking!)
2. 28 April
3. D Fare Class
4. J-O
5. 30 Days
6. 30 Days (instantly at booking!)
Mar 30, 2019, 6:07 am
#128
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: KUL
Programs: UA1K, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, IHG Spire
Posts: 12
- Route: SIN > SFO
- Date: 26 March
- Fare Class: W
- W > PZ
- How many days/weeks in advance ticket was purchased: 5 Days
- How many hours/days/weeks before departure did upgrade clear: T- 21 Hours
Mar 30, 2019, 1:20 pm
#129
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 132
1. LAX>NRT (2 PAX)
2. Dec 29
3. W
4. Y to J
5. 10 months
6. At booking
Lots of PZ9 in the days I was considering.
2. Dec 29
3. W
4. Y to J
5. 10 months
6. At booking
Lots of PZ9 in the days I was considering.
Mar 31, 2019, 6:02 pm
#130
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: UA -1K, DL -Silver MM, Marriott - Titanium
Posts: 35
1. FRA - ORD
2. March 29
3. U
4 . U -> PZ
5. 6 weeks in advance
6. Upgrade cleared on March 26
This was a gamble that there would be an equipment change and it was. The original booking was in the 2-4-2 configuration and plane was swapped to true Polaris configuration and have to say it was pretty great
2. March 29
3. U
4 . U -> PZ
5. 6 weeks in advance
6. Upgrade cleared on March 26
This was a gamble that there would be an equipment change and it was. The original booking was in the 2-4-2 configuration and plane was swapped to true Polaris configuration and have to say it was pretty great
Apr 2, 2019, 4:03 pm
#131
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Hello again,
Just thought I'd let everyone know that the GPU Successes has been updated to this point. Simply click the GPU Offers tab to see all offers up to this point. Also note that this spreadsheet has more than just GPU offers, it also has ToD buy-ups, CPU offers and the like which may also inform your decision on whether to roll the dice with a GPU or take the ToD offer.
Sadly, I'll be away from FT for the next couple of weeks/months as I continue my studies in the UK. If anyone is interested in carrying the mantle of UA spreadsheets/tools, feel free to PM me. Otherwise, expect these tools to be updated around Fall of this year.
Safe Travels,
James
Just thought I'd let everyone know that the GPU Successes has been updated to this point. Simply click the GPU Offers tab to see all offers up to this point. Also note that this spreadsheet has more than just GPU offers, it also has ToD buy-ups, CPU offers and the like which may also inform your decision on whether to roll the dice with a GPU or take the ToD offer.
Sadly, I'll be away from FT for the next couple of weeks/months as I continue my studies in the UK. If anyone is interested in carrying the mantle of UA spreadsheets/tools, feel free to PM me. Otherwise, expect these tools to be updated around Fall of this year.
Safe Travels,
James
Last edited by FlyerTalker70; Apr 2, 2019 at 8:19 pm Reason: More descriptive link which directly links to GPU tab.
Apr 2, 2019, 7:16 pm
#132
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,850
.... Just thought I'd let everyone know that the GPU offer spreadsheet ...
And this name choice could lead people to think this is what a "GPU" could be purchased for. And this upgrade space availability is equally accessible to those using miles.
Perhaps "GPU Sucess". "Successful supported upgrades", ...
Perhaps "GPU Sucess". "Successful supported upgrades", ...
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Apr 2, 2019 at 7:45 pm Reason: alternative names
Apr 2, 2019, 7:53 pm
#133
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
This is not a great name for this, and mixing this data with cash offers for upgrades -- such as those made at booking, post booking, at check-in, .... could be very confusing. Cash offers do not require a minimum fare (and can even occur for award tickets) and there is no waitlist. And you may earn PQM bonus. All very different from GPUs
And this name choice could lead people to think this is what a "GPU" could be purchased for. And this upgrade space availability is equally accessible to those using miles.
Perhaps "GPU Sucess". "Successful supported upgrades", ...
Perhaps "GPU Sucess". "Successful supported upgrades", ...
Would love to hear other spreadsheet user's thoughts on how this should be organized!
Cheers,
James
Apr 2, 2019, 8:16 pm
#134
Join Date: May 2010
Location: AVP & PEK
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM
Posts: 6,349
This is not a great name for this, and mixing this data with cash offers for upgrades -- such as those made at booking, post booking, at check-in, .... could be very confusing. Cash offers do not require a minimum fare (and can even occur for award tickets) and there is no waitlist. And you may earn PQM bonus. All very different from GPUs
And this name choice could lead people to think this is what a "GPU" could be purchased for. And this upgrade space availability is equally accessible to those using miles.
Perhaps "GPU Sucess". "Successful supported upgrades", ...
Perhaps "GPU Sucess". "Successful supported upgrades", ...
At the very least it would be good if link defaults to SHEET #3 (GPU OFFERS).
Not sure if this works....let's see: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=137362158
Apr 2, 2019, 8:21 pm
#135
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,359
Agree: the link is VERY confusing!
At the very least it would be good if link defaults to SHEET #3 (GPU OFFERS).
Not sure if this works....let's see: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=137362158
At the very least it would be good if link defaults to SHEET #3 (GPU OFFERS).
Not sure if this works....let's see: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...#gid=137362158
Feel free to let me know of any other improvements that can be made, as I'll be off FT in a couple of days to head back to studies.
Safe Travels,
James