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Old Sep 13, 2009, 12:56 pm
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RobOnLI
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Remember not to board the plane if your name is pretty high up on the gate information display system (GIDS). GIDS will show you where you fall on the upgrade list and how many seats are available.

If you're #5 on the list and there are only two seats open, I'd board. If you're #5 on the list and there are 5 seats open I'd wait.

Once you board the plane you are removed from the upgrade list. IMHO, this is a down fall of DL's upgrade system at the gate. But it is what it is.

-RM
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