Gate control going automated
Apr 23, 2014, 5:24 pm
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Gate control going automated
Just told that gate procedures change soon to fully automated gate control. The same system that auto-offloads missed cnx's will now process upgrades. GA's will never touch gate-ups again, nor will they be able to manually.
Apr 23, 2014, 5:51 pm
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Last time the upgrade list was screwed up, it was "The system screwed up, and it's too late to fix it now because the other person already boarded."
Now it will be "The system screwed up, and we can't override it."
Great
Now it will be "The system screwed up, and we can't override it."
Great
Apr 23, 2014, 5:54 pm
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Apr 23, 2014, 5:56 pm
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So you believe this information? Only 3 staffers told me.
Apr 23, 2014, 7:42 pm
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Apr 23, 2014, 7:52 pm
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Apr 23, 2014, 8:04 pm
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The optimistic side of me wants to take this info. coupled with the AC survery about upgrade lists and think that AC may eventually be more transparent about upgrades.
Apr 23, 2014, 8:10 pm
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What other procedures are part of gate control? i.e. will stand-by, IDB for oversold flights etc. become automated? Or is that already the case.
The optimistic side of me wants to take this info. coupled with the AC survery about upgrade lists and think that AC may eventually be more transparent about upgrades.
The optimistic side of me wants to take this info. coupled with the AC survery about upgrade lists and think that AC may eventually be more transparent about upgrades.
Apr 23, 2014, 9:03 pm
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What other procedures are part of gate control? i.e. will stand-by, IDB for oversold flights etc. become automated? Or is that already the case.
The optimistic side of me wants to take this info. coupled with the AC survery about upgrade lists and think that AC may eventually be more transparent about upgrades.
The optimistic side of me wants to take this info. coupled with the AC survery about upgrade lists and think that AC may eventually be more transparent about upgrades.
Apr 23, 2014, 9:14 pm
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Apr 23, 2014, 9:27 pm
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I think you're confusing me with someone else.
I absolutely believe you were told this by someone you trust to have accurate information.
Whether any delays will creep in is another matter, but not really relevant to the end result of this happening.
I absolutely believe you were told this by someone you trust to have accurate information.
Whether any delays will creep in is another matter, but not really relevant to the end result of this happening.
Apr 23, 2014, 9:30 pm
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I've been told that the Concierge will still have full access to offloads, rebooking, missed CNX and upgrades etc. So essentially nothing changes.^