Our corporate travel agent (Amex) requests it. Don't know if it's a feature that is run by them or Continental.

However, when I look at my record, it says 'waitlisted segement' and shows two bookings for the same segment. One in coach, and the other in first waiting to be cleared. Both let you look at the seatmap.

If this is something Continental doesn't make available to the general public, would be great to see the feature extended to Elites. I agree one of the most frustrating things is to see transcons booked up and be forced to look elsewhere.

Makes no sense that you can waitlist for a mileage upgrade but not for one where someone is willing to pay full price.

See below:

Flight Details:
Depart:
7:20 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 23, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
10:34 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 23, 2008
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Travel Time:
6 hr 14 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
2,454 /150% Flight: CO1502
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
Fare Class: Economy (H)
Meal: Snack


Complimentary Elite Upgrade setting for this flight: On | Off Need Help?

Depart:
7:20 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 23, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
10:34 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 23, 2008
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Travel Time:
6 hr 14 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
2,454 /150% Flight: CO1502
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
Fare Class: First (A)
Meal: Dinner




This flight segment is waitlisted.



Depart:
9:50 p.m.
Wed., Sep. 24, 2008
Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Arrive:
5:50 a.m. +1 Day
Thu., Sep. 25, 2008
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Travel Time:
5 hr 0 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
2,454 /150% Flight: CO1803
Aircraft: Boeing 757-300
Fare Class: First (AU)
Meal: Snack




OnePass Members: Upon completion of this itinerary, you will earn up to 7,362 OnePass miles.*