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CPU Clearance Experiences - Archive
Jun 28, 2015, 6:20 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: BOS
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 145
1 out of 16 for the year as a 1k. Even a few RPU attempts did not get through. Earlier in the year I saw a few times 90+ people on the upgrade list. The one CPU was BOS-DEN. I was #1 for SFO-BOS on Friday but it was fully booked. Where is a little "accident" when you need it :-)
Jun 28, 2015, 6:31 pm
#107
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
1 out of 16 for the year as a 1k. Even a few RPU attempts did not get through. Earlier in the year I saw a few times 90+ people on the upgrade list. The one CPU was BOS-DEN. I was #1 for SFO-BOS on Friday but it was fully booked. Where is a little "accident" when you need it :-)
Jun 28, 2015, 8:43 pm
#108
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: DEN
Programs: UA MP Gold, 1MM, Global Entry
Posts: 470
I find myself #1 uncleared as 1K as often as I clear upgrades (about 50% on 25 CPU segments YTD). I am happy for Plat Gold and Silver when they get to clear, too! That said, I am buying more upgrade offers on segments where I know I won't clear...
Jun 29, 2015, 7:42 pm
#109
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IAH / HOU
Programs: UA GS, DL-Plat, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Somethingist, Marriott Titanium Lifetime
Posts: 2,865
My sister was on an A319 flight last Saturday that departed IAH on-time with 2 open seats in F. Amazing!
Jun 29, 2015, 9:34 pm
#110
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 304
2 out of 19 on CPUs this year. Tried to use an expiring GPU on a Denver to Des Moines segment earlier this year and ended up #8 on the upgrade list. Tried to use an RPU DEN->IAD last week and ended up #6.
I'm only getting E+ about half the time anymore. I really loathe United at this point.
Congratulations to OP on his/her good fortune.
I'm only getting E+ about half the time anymore. I really loathe United at this point.
Congratulations to OP on his/her good fortune.
Jun 30, 2015, 2:12 am
#111
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Programs: EBG, OWS, HHG, IHGAmb
Posts: 46
I had an amazing upgrade last week flying LAX-HNL. Family of four, I am *G but not on UA. Flight full in coach but with 14 open seats in F, six on upgrade list. At least 20 on standby for the flight.
I politely asked if there were any posibilities for upgrades (paid, was my idea). The agent said "No, sorry Sir, not possible" but on boarding, there was a beep for Seat change. Not just for me, but for the entire family. First ever on UA!
I politely asked if there were any posibilities for upgrades (paid, was my idea). The agent said "No, sorry Sir, not possible" but on boarding, there was a beep for Seat change. Not just for me, but for the entire family. First ever on UA!
Jun 30, 2015, 7:04 am
#112
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: UA Silver, HH Gold
Posts: 43
I know this is old news and just a moment in time (air travel still wounded from 2008 crisis, still pre-merger, etc), but it amazes me how much upgrades have changed since 2012. I was only PremExec (Gold) in 2010-2011 (have only been Silver since), and in those years my upgrade rate was 75% easily, based out of SFO and often traveling as a family of 3!
Still is odd to hear 1Ks having such low percentage upgrade success over the past year or two.
Still is odd to hear 1Ks having such low percentage upgrade success over the past year or two.
Jun 30, 2015, 11:09 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT PLT (3.6+ MM), UA 1K LT Gold, Hilton LT Diamond, Bonvoy Gold.
Posts: 1,666
Jun 30, 2015, 11:10 am
#114
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: AA LT PLT (3.6+ MM), UA 1K LT Gold, Hilton LT Diamond, Bonvoy Gold.
Posts: 1,666
I know this is old news and just a moment in time (air travel still wounded from 2008 crisis, still pre-merger, etc), but it amazes me how much upgrades have changed since 2012. I was only PremExec (Gold) in 2010-2011 (have only been Silver since), and in those years my upgrade rate was 75% easily, based out of SFO and often traveling as a family of 3!
Still is odd to hear 1Ks having such low percentage upgrade success over the past year or two.
Still is odd to hear 1Ks having such low percentage upgrade success over the past year or two.
Jun 30, 2015, 1:10 pm
#115
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: HH Diamond, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, AS MVP Gold
Posts: 549
I know LAX > EWR is a ridiculous route for elites, but has anyone had luck as a gold getting an upgrade? I'm 0/24 as a silver so far this year (obviously not surprised), about to be gold.
Jun 30, 2015, 1:34 pm
#116
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL Platinum, AA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Radisson Premium
Posts: 6,650
Must be nice. I'm just north of 0% this year as a 1K. It's really no joke, it's a complete 180 from years ago, and each year since it's gotten worse. I've gone from a near 100% upgrade rate, to something around 3% this year.
Jun 30, 2015, 2:44 pm
#117
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MSP, WLG, or the forward most A seat in Y I can get
Programs: UA Plat (and all the derivatives on cars and hotels that implies)
Posts: 491
6/14 as a Gold this year. To be fair my profession allows me to pick flights friendlier to my chances and I'm not doing hub-to-hub.
Jun 30, 2015, 6:12 pm
#118
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,777
Be a Global Services member or pay for your upgrade. It's that simple.
As the ultimate insult, of course, since you are a 1K and UA owns you (and knows it), they will charge you far more for that upgrade than they will a Kettle.
Enjoy the Friendly Skies!
Jun 30, 2015, 8:12 pm
#119
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Suburban Philadelphia
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG Gold
Posts: 3,392
I'm actually doing pretty good this year on my eligible routes....
Jun 30, 2015, 8:31 pm
#120
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bloomfield, NJ
Programs: UA Gold, Million Miler, Marriott platinum, lifetime platinum
Posts: 981
I think a reason for not a lot elites getting an upgrade is that many are purchasing F class.
I buy them a lot in the EWR - Florida market - they are very inexpensive compared to many years ago, when elite upgrades were almost a guarantee.
With advance purchase, you can easily get a EWR - Florida ticket in the low $300's. In the old days, a F ticket in Florida markets was $1000 each way.
I buy them a lot in the EWR - Florida market - they are very inexpensive compared to many years ago, when elite upgrades were almost a guarantee.
With advance purchase, you can easily get a EWR - Florida ticket in the low $300's. In the old days, a F ticket in Florida markets was $1000 each way.