2016 Upgrade Success (Or Lack Thereof)
Apr 27, 2016, 6:12 pm
#241
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May 3, 2016, 4:22 am
#243
Join Date: Dec 2009
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RSW-ATL on Saturday -- wife (PM) and I were immediately upgraded after splitting our PNR at T-48 hours. All medallions on the list were upgraded and even one F seat flew empty while Y was completely full.
May 3, 2016, 6:07 am
#244
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DCA-MSP-ORD today, returning Friday afternoon ORD-CVG-DCA, all booked in T.
MSP-ORD and the entire return ORD-CVG-DCA all cleared at 5 days out. #5 of 17 for 1 seat remaining this morning for the 245 flight DCA-MSP. The lowest FCM offer was for about $200 about 2 weeks ago but I didn't take it because I was pretty sure that all but the DCA-MSP would clear.
MSP-ORD and the entire return ORD-CVG-DCA all cleared at 5 days out. #5 of 17 for 1 seat remaining this morning for the 245 flight DCA-MSP. The lowest FCM offer was for about $200 about 2 weeks ago but I didn't take it because I was pretty sure that all but the DCA-MSP would clear.
May 3, 2016, 8:39 am
#245
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NYC, MD, LA
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last week JFK - SLC - FAT. SEA - JFK
All on X fare
missed JFK -SLC by one at the gate
SLC - FAT upgraded 5 days out
SEA - JFK waited at the gate, last to board, asked the gate agent if everyone in first was on board, I was next on the list. He said if I waited 1 minute it would be mine.
waited and got the upgrade
All on X fare
missed JFK -SLC by one at the gate
SLC - FAT upgraded 5 days out
SEA - JFK waited at the gate, last to board, asked the gate agent if everyone in first was on board, I was next on the list. He said if I waited 1 minute it would be mine.
waited and got the upgrade
May 3, 2016, 4:26 pm
#247
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Quick trip LAS this coming weekend. Fri SJC-LAS (K) cleared at DM window. Sun LAS-SJC (Q) did not clear immediately at the window yesterday but happened some time overnight. I wondered if they might be holding out seats since the Sun return figures to be more in demand or if the system was just slow processing upgrades yesterday. Both F cabins are still relatively empty -- guessing by the seat map before/after, only one other DM/PM on each flight, and no change at the GM window today.
May 4, 2016, 7:08 am
#249
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SEA-LAX; (N - lowest level) cleared at DM window
LAX-BOS; (N - lowest level) cleared 4 days prior to departure. Given this is the Sunday redeye, I was shocked when this happened. Especially given I just did the same route a few weeks ago (Thursday redeye - I know, this is probably half filled with consulting firm partners) that I didn't clear for, even at the gate, on a B fare no less!
LAX-BOS; (N - lowest level) cleared 4 days prior to departure. Given this is the Sunday redeye, I was shocked when this happened. Especially given I just did the same route a few weeks ago (Thursday redeye - I know, this is probably half filled with consulting firm partners) that I didn't clear for, even at the gate, on a B fare no less!
Last edited by btonkid12345; May 4, 2016 at 7:14 am
May 8, 2016, 10:51 am
#251
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May 8, 2016, 8:32 pm
#252
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I just got upgraded to C+ for two flights on May 20th... WOO HOO... no it really doesn't make me feel better. As a DM I can just book my self into them.
May 9, 2016, 3:21 pm
#253
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flying this Saturday, 5/14
BWI - ATL - LAX
BWI - ATL cleared yesterday.
I'm sure ATL - LAX will go to the gate.
Flying back Tuesday LAX - JFK, this was my first booking after the May 16th NEW RULES - so I couldn't figure out why I couldn't pick a C+ seat.
I called the DM desk and was informed of the new policy. The rep told me normally I would have to wait for the upgrade to C+ (this flight was booked about 3 weeks ago) but he since it was the new implementation he went ahead and "upgraded" me to a C+ seat.
The future is looking dimmer and dimmer for the JFK - LAX/SFO routes.
BWI - ATL - LAX
BWI - ATL cleared yesterday.
I'm sure ATL - LAX will go to the gate.
Flying back Tuesday LAX - JFK, this was my first booking after the May 16th NEW RULES - so I couldn't figure out why I couldn't pick a C+ seat.
I called the DM desk and was informed of the new policy. The rep told me normally I would have to wait for the upgrade to C+ (this flight was booked about 3 weeks ago) but he since it was the new implementation he went ahead and "upgraded" me to a C+ seat.
The future is looking dimmer and dimmer for the JFK - LAX/SFO routes.
May 9, 2016, 3:39 pm
#254
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I called the DM desk and was informed of the new policy. The rep told me normally I would have to wait for the upgrade to C+ (this flight was booked about 3 weeks ago) but he since it was the new implementation he went ahead and "upgraded" me to a C+ seat.
The future is looking dimmer and dimmer for the JFK - LAX/SFO routes.
The future is looking dimmer and dimmer for the JFK - LAX/SFO routes.
May 9, 2016, 7:14 pm
#255
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