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AsiaTravel2019 Nov 5, 2019 7:19 pm
GPU or RPU - which to use?
 
Flying EWR to PTY and the website is offering me to use either GPU or RPU. Which should I use? I thought it would be one or the other, but it is offering both as options. Any ideas?

fumje Nov 5, 2019 7:22 pm
Makes no difference for chances of clearing.

So for your case, the RPU!

AsiaTravel2019 Nov 5, 2019 7:24 pm
Originally Posted by fumje (Post 31705894)
Makes no difference for chances of clearing.

So for your case, the RPU!
I'm a 1K, but this would boost my chances, yes?

fumje Nov 5, 2019 7:32 pm
Originally Posted by AsiaTravel2019 (Post 31705905)
I'm a 1K, but this would boost my chances, yes?
Compared to CPU, either would move you up on the list. But compared to each other, it makes no difference if you use RPU or GPU.

AsiaTravel2019 Nov 5, 2019 7:33 pm
RPU on the way home cleared straight into first, going is waitlisted. Thanks for the help!

fumje Nov 5, 2019 7:35 pm
Good luck / enjoy! :)

theboss7593 Nov 5, 2019 10:20 pm
Originally Posted by AsiaTravel2019 (Post 31705890)
Flying EWR to PTY and the website is offering me to use either GPU or RPU. Which should I use? I thought it would be one or the other, but it is offering both as options. Any ideas?
Unless it's Christmas time on that route even my lowly silver clears regularly. It's a 20 PAX J cabin. Seems like a waste of a RPU or GPU but YMMV.

garykung Nov 7, 2019 12:40 pm
Originally Posted by AsiaTravel2019 (Post 31705905)
I'm a 1K, but this would boost my chances, yes?
For the record, all upgrade instruments receive the same treatment. So using a GPU on a RPU-eligible route would be a waste, especially when UA will convert your GPU to PlusPoint in next month.


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