So I fly EWR to LAX weekly and I am silver on United. Is there a better way to fly? I rarely get upgraded. The most I get is premier economy with United. I have at least another 6 weeks of this

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

@OP for free - you can call me daddy 😏

I'm leaving the country and United won't extend my 8 remaining RPUs. If you have flight(s) before 31st shoot me an email at burnbabyburnbcg@gmail.com

like

Buy RPUs off of people on fishbowl who are offering, or blast out an email to your colleagues asking for RPU donations

like

I have extras that are expiring by 1/31. Let me know if you want one

like

BCG, for free?

like

Now can you get upgraded without RPU? I thought that route would not be eligible for complimentary upgrades anyway.

like

This route is a premium service route on United and there are no complimentary upgrades. You HAVE to use a GPU or RPU.

like

RPU: regional premier upgrade
GPU: global Premier Upgrade

They are upgrade instruments. You can google for more info. At any rate, transcontinental is going to suck on any airline unless you have high status. It’s inherent in the route. So enjoy the E+ and see if somebody will give you an RPU every so often. At that weekly round trip length you should get to a higher status before too long

smart

@K1 - it’s punishment for working for KPMG

like

K1 - rekt. Pwc2 is savage

like

That's what I do, there's still a lot of Platinums and 1K's..

smart

Hey I'm on the same route! :)
Yeah you're not going to get upgraded with Silver but do not fret, you can at least get the premium economy seats and the route will help you get to gold faster!

I like United Bc I like the star alliance for international travel

You’ll need to be top tier pretty much to get any upgrade. Even then you are better off using an rpu. EWR/JFK to LAX are business and celebrity heavy routes

I don’t even know what GPU or RPU is 🤷‍♀️

Daddy, sent you a note :)

I can’t ever use the RPUs on ewr to lax. I usually book a day or two before but ever time i submit the rpu it says I’m on the waitlist. I’ve done this like a dozen times and never upgraded. Why is this happening to me 🤷‍♂️

K1 in Short: your status is too low, your fare bucket is too low, you’re too late with limited or no seats available. Likely it’s a combination of the three.

I’d say on united you can get an RPU to clear if you’re GS, booking in one of the top fare buckets and booking 4-7 days in advance. Otherwise, if you get one to clear you got lucky.

Try flying the red eye... maybe you’ll have better luck at getting an upgrade

Red eyes are full :(

Related Posts

Where I Can I actually even use my SWU’s to? Flying from ORD, have a trip to Croatia planned, don’t have any other big int’l trips planned

like

Anyone know of any firms that would let someone work remotely (or in office) out of San Juan (PR)? My partner recently got a job offer there and we have been considering moving to be closer to her family

like

Hey guys! Hotel recommendations for Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland from those who have visited please

like

Need to leave for Canada in roughly a month because of US visa expiry but worried about potential travel restrictions in Canada given the bad covid situation. Are there any provinces that are not as hard hit by covid? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Any female 🐠 in San Francisco looking to grab a drink?

likefunny

I am in the customer service and sales side of travel insurance, and I am looking for a new job, possibly in another field. A much larger company purchased us 2 years ago, and over the last 6 months I have lost 2 designations, one as an advocate, which was my most rewarding. I was told that it had nothing to do with my performance. Any suggestions on how to obtain a position in another area? Such as going from strictly customer service and sales to advocate and claims? Thanks

like

Hi everyone, I’m an architectural designer (from Europe) with 1.5 yrs experience. I’m working for a practice in San Francisco, full-time from the office, getting 25 an hour. It is so expensive to live here, I am struggling to make things work. Is this a normal salary for someone of my experience or should I ask for a raise? I don’t want to be greedy but it’s so expensive out here… Thank you 🌈

likehelpful

Going to Italy this summer with my husband and spending a few days in Florence and Rome. Does anyone have Marriott suggestions? I’m looking to use points

like

Does anyone know of a good massage place in the DMV area? I live in McLean but am open to light travel if the place is that good. Any help is appreciated :)

like

Favorite city to travel to for work?

like

Divorced mom (no travel) 1 yr ago. Separated 3. I’m starting to think abt dating but I had married my second boyfriend & lack dating exp. On bumble. Rebound vs. relationship? Miss friendship & trust

Does ZS Associates provide cab service to Okhla, New Delhi area ?
What cou5be the average travel time if one reside there?

Thanks.

I finally did it. I quit and turned in my resignation in June. I’m now have been working from home for United Health Care. I wished I would have done this years ago. I started teaching right out of college 20 years ago and thought all jobs were as bad as teaching I was so wrong. My new job is not stressful I now have a normal life and look forward to going to work.

likeuplifting

Referrals seem to have the upper hand so I figured advertising myself is worth a shot. Recent M.A grad currently based in atl, but looking to move to nyc. If anyone needs a jr. strategist or ae and would like to see my resume/portfolio, send me a note at a104352@aup.edu ! I can pinky promise to be a very enthusiastic and hard-working team member :)

**since this is still the only bowl I can post to, please feel free to spread the word if you want**

like

First time booking a ritz. I’m a titanium member do I have lounge access? If not how much are they generally and is it worth it.

Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me what you make as a typical banquet/events manager for salary or per hour? I’ve worked for Marriott/Bonvoy at the Ritz and for the Curio Collection with Hilton as a bartender/server/banquets captain. Now I’m working for a privately owned hotel and as a manager role in Banquets/Events. Because of pandemic times, what is everyone else making?

Hi all, Spotify podcast tips for a long distance business flight? Should be educating, entertaining, and easy to listen to. TIA!

like

A shout-out to the timely, engaging, and relevant work created by Grab in-house for the SEA region. It should be awarded creative advertiser of the year.

Moving to the area for work and was wondering if I live off of the San Bernardino metrolink line, when I bring the train in to Union Station and then transfer to the LA metro system, will I end up ...

I am a CPA based out of Canada. I have 7 years of corporate finance and FP&A work under my belt. My fiancé will be starting dental school in NZ by Feb’23. Aiming to be a direct flight away from her, I have started looking into work opportunities in Australia. Can any expat here share their experience with getting a job as a foreigner? Are there any recruitment firms that specialize in working with expat talent? What was the biggest culture shock moving to Australia?

like

More Posts

Is there any ongoing hiring freeze in B4?

like

Partners- looking for advice, or maybe just perspective. I still have trouble letting go of the details and taking personal accountability for things that are probably “minutia”. This ranges from...

like

Want to start my own business and get some big name on my resume. Which schools apart from HSW?

like

Hi fishies! Considering an internal big 4 move from Western Europe to Dubai. Not sure about WLB and whether there’ll be enough growth and learning opportunities after reading some of the threads here. Anyone up for sharing their experience? Especially concerned about sexism / racism as a WOC…and whether moving back to Europe in a few years will be difficult because the ME experience won’t be considered valuable.

like

Got an offer for EY GDS as architect.. what kind of SAP projects does EY have?

like

Ran into someone I went to highschool with the other day. She said “oh cool, I’m in marketing too!” Turns out she sells makeup for a pyramid scheme. No ma'am, we are not the same.

funnylike

Anyone joined today?

like

What would a 4th associate at a midsized law firm make? Does 150K sound about right?

I have 7+ YOE as a python programmer in market research company and current CTC is 14Lpa. What should I expect in my upcomming appraisal and if I switch my company.

like

newbie here for investing. where should i be most focused.
- US Stocks
- Foreign Developed stocks
- Emerging market stocks
- Dividend growth stocks
- Municipal bonds
- Cash

like

I think I might enjoy audit more than advisory work. 🤷🏻‍♀️

like

Hi Fishes,

How to apply for
Walmart India Tech jobs?

I am not able to login to careers portal. When I try to upload my profile for any opening it says profile already available.

Someone referred my profile some time back. Post this I am not able to apply for any opening or track the applied positions.

Can someone please help? Walmart

like

How much does a quality engineer get paid on average in Montreal ?

like

Hi All, in a recent offer by Cisco i have been offered $10k worth RSUs. can someone please explain how is this a benefit? is this a fixed amount or will depend on appraisals etc. ? Vesting period is 4 yrs so will I be able to use them after 4 yrs?

like

How much is capgemini offering to yoe 6 java dev?

like

What route would you guys take in my position?

Goal: Data Science/ML

1. UGA MSBA (likely free)
2. OMSCS/OMSA (possibly work FT aswell)
3. Work FT and find out what I really want to do

Context: Going into final year of MIS degree with CS minor at UGA. Really enjoying classes on hard skills, haven’t taken all the business side classes but so far not as interesting. Interning at KPMG for data analytics rn, haven’t gotten much useful experience. Family may have financial hardship soon.

like

In which hikes are given in Accenture??

like

Currently a senior in financial services audit for wealth and asset management. All I hear from higher ups is to not leave before manager because I’ll end up making less or I’ll be behind in my career, etc. Am I being served some strong kool aid? Hoping someone has been in a similar situation and successfully left.

like

I’m client side and looking to find a new agency to build social creative. Would love suggestions for your favorites!! Bonus points for boutique/independent agencies.

like

Additional Posts in All things points

I just started a year long assignment and the city I am in has a Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Sheraton. Which hotel chain should I rack up points with?

like

Going to Austin for graduation. Should I stay at the W or JW Marriott with points? They’re both category 6, but does one stand out more than the other?

like

Is there any KPMG / AA or Delta status challenges going on right now?

like

Hi all - Delta US to Asia flight had 2 mechanical issues (~4 hr delay) on 12/24, causing me to miss my on-going connection...thus losing a full day of holiday in final destination. Cont..

like

Does anyone have experience using the Hilton diamond guarantee? Looking to book a room for NYE - any chance it won’t be honored?

like

What are some good resources for airline status match/challenge? I’m Elite on Turkish and I want to get matched to an US carrier.

Does citi premier have a referral bonus?

like

Recently created an AA account, can you receive miles for a flight that was booked without an account but hasn’t been completed yet?

like

Hello! I have a Marriott free room voucher expiring in June worth 35k points. I would like to sell it. The card I get it from is 95$ per year so I would take that if it sounds fair.

funny

Can someone link the discount code spreadsheet?

like

Any recommendations for providers of people-to-people group tours to Cuba? That aren't ridiculously expensive?

like

Hyatt free night CAT 1-7. Anyone want to buy this off of me? Can book with globalist benefits.

like

Made it to Delta Silver 🤟

funnylike

Best SPG/ Marriott in LA?

like

Does anyone know where I can go to look up SPG/Delta related challenges? Loosing my SPG Platinum status next month and looking for ways to get back on

like

I have the Chase Rapid Reward card and gave 90k points saved up on Southwest over the years but I’ve stopped flying with them (haven’t flown in general due to pandemic). Is there a way to transfer these points to another airline, or even use them on hotel bookings? Any recommendations on how I can best redeem these points?

like

How many miles are appropriate for a 12 hour delay and one day missed of work as a result? This was international travel, delay wasn’t weather related.

like

Best SPG in Memphis? Going to wedding at the Peabody in the fall and looking to use points. Any ideas?

like

Trying to checkin to westin, oh sir I don’t see your platinum status but I’ll put you on the preferred floor

like

Hello my fellow 🐠. May not be the bowl but gotta question. How much do you tip the maid if you did green choice instead of daily cleaning?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal