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#151
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NJ-EWR
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Plat, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, HH Gold, Avis First
Posts: 78
As a 1k I have been getting upgraded on the Monday morning and Thursday afternoon transcontinental flights. If I am not upgraded I am coming very close 1-3 spots away. This is a big difference from early this year and last year where I was 6-12 after upgrades (even using a RPU would take me to 6).
#152
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Tri Valley Area Northern CA
Programs: UA GS
Posts: 581
Check back in September. If your % is still remains high from September on, then there may be some other fundamental reason for the change in %.
#154
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NJ-EWR
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Plat, IHG Plat, Marriott Plat, HH Gold, Avis First
Posts: 78
I am enjoying it but I can also imagine Plat and Gold are benefiting as well as the upgrade list is not long.
#155
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SF, CA, US
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA MM Gold, HHonors Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Plat, IHG Ambassador
Posts: 1,251
I got upgraded on MRY-SFO yeserday. Approx. 18 minutes in the air on a CRJ700. I had two Sam Adams Winter Lagers and a sweet and savory snack mix.
#156
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1MM
Posts: 380
my last flight of the year, and as gold
Upgraded to business
hnl-sfo; 747, red-eye...
800 miles into flight, crossed the 75k mark.
hnl-sfo; 747, red-eye...
800 miles into flight, crossed the 75k mark.
#157
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
CPU clearance experiences?
I spent 2015 as UA Gold with 32% CPU rate and 0/2 GPUs clearing (EWR-TLV and back).
I keep reading on this forum that 1Ks are getting CPU rates <10% and a UA Gold shouldn't even dream of getting a CPU. This hasn't been my experience in 2 years as Gold, with 2014 and 2015 both getting around ~33%.
I would imagine I would've fared even better if I were a 1K. I hope I do better this year as a 1K.
Am I an outlier? Or, is it just that 1Ks with crappy %ages are the only ones vocalizing their displeasure?
I keep reading on this forum that 1Ks are getting CPU rates <10% and a UA Gold shouldn't even dream of getting a CPU. This hasn't been my experience in 2 years as Gold, with 2014 and 2015 both getting around ~33%.
I would imagine I would've fared even better if I were a 1K. I hope I do better this year as a 1K.
Am I an outlier? Or, is it just that 1Ks with crappy %ages are the only ones vocalizing their displeasure?
#158
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: IAH + SLC
Programs: UA - 1K, DL-DM, AS-MVP100, Hilton Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium Lifetime
Posts: 2,875
I spent 2015 as UA Gold with 32% CPU rate and 0/2 GPUs clearing (EWR-TLV and back).
I keep reading on this forum that 1Ks are getting CPU rates <10% and a UA Gold shouldn't even dream of getting a CPU. This hasn't been my experience in 2 years as Gold, with 2014 and 2015 both getting around ~33%.
I would imagine I would've fared even better if I were a 1K. I hope I do better this year as a 1K.
Am I an outlier? Or, is it just that 1Ks with crappy %ages are the only ones vocalizing their displeasure?
I keep reading on this forum that 1Ks are getting CPU rates <10% and a UA Gold shouldn't even dream of getting a CPU. This hasn't been my experience in 2 years as Gold, with 2014 and 2015 both getting around ~33%.
I would imagine I would've fared even better if I were a 1K. I hope I do better this year as a 1K.
Am I an outlier? Or, is it just that 1Ks with crappy %ages are the only ones vocalizing their displeasure?
#159
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 68,515
I believe my sole CPU in 2015 was on IAD-ORD on an off-peak date/time.
That said, I bought F a lot more than in years past, too... but I also failed several RPU-supported upgrades.
That said, I bought F a lot more than in years past, too... but I also failed several RPU-supported upgrades.
#160
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz/ord
Programs: AC E50 UA1k 2MM AA EXP Royal Ambassador SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,516
for sure as a 1k you will clear more upgrades!
Sit back and enjoy, its not going to be worse!^
Sit back and enjoy, its not going to be worse!^
#161
Moderator, Omni, Omni/PR, Omni/Games, FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Between DCA and IAD
Programs: UA 1K MM; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 68,515
Honestly, as a 1K, I do not ever expect to get a CPU. Even on non-business, non-peak dates and times, if I don't use an instrument or buy F, I often find myself 10+ down the upgrade list.
#162
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 11,174
My upgrade rate the last 1-2 years have been terrible. I think it depends on the day of week and route. I usually get S & T but even with W, V and U I would end up maybe top of the "try again next time" list a lot
Sometimes you think you would have made it if it was an A320 instead of an A319, etc. Even RPUs don't clear for me completely and I waste it on the short segment!
On Sunday, I had a B fare on a non hub-to-hub and was #11 on the list (2nd segment instantly cleared into PN)! Same flight last Sunday, I had a U fare and was upgraded the day before.
So I assume I won't get upgraded domestically.
I use my GPUs on TPAC vacations and buy my W fare way in advance on off-peak days. The only time it failed was LAX-NRT on the 788. That is a route known to be hard to upgrade.
Sometimes you think you would have made it if it was an A320 instead of an A319, etc. Even RPUs don't clear for me completely and I waste it on the short segment!
On Sunday, I had a B fare on a non hub-to-hub and was #11 on the list (2nd segment instantly cleared into PN)! Same flight last Sunday, I had a U fare and was upgraded the day before.
So I assume I won't get upgraded domestically.
I use my GPUs on TPAC vacations and buy my W fare way in advance on off-peak days. The only time it failed was LAX-NRT on the 788. That is a route known to be hard to upgrade.
#163
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 8,795
I spent 2015 as UA Gold with 32% CPU rate and 0/2 GPUs clearing (EWR-TLV and back).
I keep reading on this forum that 1Ks are getting CPU rates <10% and a UA Gold shouldn't even dream of getting a CPU. This hasn't been my experience in 2 years as Gold, with 2014 and 2015 both getting around ~33%.
I would imagine I would've fared even better if I were a 1K. I hope I do better this year as a 1K.
Am I an outlier? Or, is it just that 1Ks with crappy %ages are the only ones vocalizing their displeasure?
I keep reading on this forum that 1Ks are getting CPU rates <10% and a UA Gold shouldn't even dream of getting a CPU. This hasn't been my experience in 2 years as Gold, with 2014 and 2015 both getting around ~33%.
I would imagine I would've fared even better if I were a 1K. I hope I do better this year as a 1K.
Am I an outlier? Or, is it just that 1Ks with crappy %ages are the only ones vocalizing their displeasure?
#164
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,968
#165
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 50
I've noticed in the last year I get far less upgrades prior to the day of departure, but on the day I would guess I'm between 50 / 75% success rate.
Helps flying in and out of ATL.
Fares a mix of expensive last minute and cheap advanced purchase.
Helps flying in and out of ATL.
Fares a mix of expensive last minute and cheap advanced purchase.