Domestic CPU clearance rates for 1Ks
Feb 2, 2019, 10:34 pm
#31
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Ah, fair interpretation. Well, I will pre-emptively report that my Sunday PM (non-redeye) SFO-ORD appears to be a no-go; will update if that changes. I would also not expect that one to clear, though.
Feb 2, 2019, 10:54 pm
#32
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I fly a consistent route every week, tracking the first class seat availability in an attempt to best use RPU/GPU or depend on CPU. There are absolutely more first class seats available later than in the past for my upcoming flights. I suspect part of this is a result of people like me, who would have bought a $129 upgrade in past years for 200% PQM to help reach status, not biting on the current $179 upgrade for 150% PQM. I had to basically buy every cheap upgrade and layer in mileage runs to make 1K the past two years, and this year with the 150% PQM I have zero chance. I'm perfectly happy with United increasing the price as I won't be buying, and it increases my chances of CPU.
Feb 2, 2019, 10:55 pm
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Feb 2, 2019, 10:59 pm
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Feb 2, 2019, 11:04 pm
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Feb 2, 2019, 11:18 pm
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Worth a few hundred dollars, perhaps. I have never gotten close to clearing IAD/SFO either way AM or PM, even with certificates, in the past few years. (And I'm not about to start trying now!)
Mar 14, 2019, 7:14 am
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Every domestic flight this year, all short hops, SAN-LAX/SFO, LAX/SFO-LAS and returns. All CPUs except one flight SAN-LAS used RPU for the flight (son's 21st) a d part of the return SFO-SAN was in Y.
Otherwise CPUs are near 100%. I have a flight next week SAN-ORD a d waiting to see if the RPU takes - longish flight so did not want to risk a CPU.
Otherwise CPUs are near 100%. I have a flight next week SAN-ORD a d waiting to see if the RPU takes - longish flight so did not want to risk a CPU.
Mar 14, 2019, 8:47 am
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I'm 6 of 9 so far on CPUs. But five of the six segments were short segments (not counting LAX-SAT as short) and not hub-to-hub. Both hub-to-hub (IAH-LAX) failed to clear.
That said, I am hopeful that I will clear with a CPU tomorrow evening, IAH-LAX. The flight is showing 7 open seats in F (20 capacity; 13 booked), and I'm on a U fare.
That said, I am hopeful that I will clear with a CPU tomorrow evening, IAH-LAX. The flight is showing 7 open seats in F (20 capacity; 13 booked), and I'm on a U fare.
Mar 14, 2019, 8:56 am
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A bit OT, but we remarkably just cleared 2 RPUs, EWR-SFO. One at 21days out and one at 14 days out. This seems unusual because that is typically a tough UG with tons of GSs in both cities, and I usually only get the UG within 24 hrs. I've got my fingers crossed for the returns.
Mar 14, 2019, 10:22 am
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I started flying later this year and have received CPUs on 12/14 flights since 1/29. This is buying cheaper fares and usually within one week of travel. I also applied two RPUs not counted in the prior total.
Mar 14, 2019, 6:02 pm
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Impressive success! I as well started off slowly this year with soon to be 14 segs (all CPU eligible) with ZERO CPU clearance. I have cleared 2 instruments (1GPU and 1RPU both domestic flgihts) however. This is now as a GS so for me so really no big change from my last several years as 1K at least so far. I have to say even now as GS it is STILL all about when and where you fly to. I would say you seem to clear instruments easier as a GS pax, I had horrible success with clearing them over the last 3 years as 1K.
Mar 14, 2019, 6:09 pm
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I remain at 2/2 for CPU this year, and consider that to be a decrease in upgrade rate, as I have bought F more often rather than risk what seemed like unlikely upgrades. I have watched 1Ks file past me to Y on routes where I would have tried to CPU in the past.
Mar 14, 2019, 6:17 pm
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I as well have been F on the longer hauls for basically the same reason. I will still role the dice with little success on some of the shorter runs. Tomorrow for example I am on a SFO-EGE and looks like a no go but paying for F wasn't really worth it on the "devil's chariot".