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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 4:13 pm
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Originally Posted by ORD-LIH
I just got my first VDB since moving out to LAX (LAX-BWI flight last week). I would love to be able to book flights with a good chance of getting bumped as I can apply the B Vouchers to my LAX-LHR flights (which are the only trips I pay for 100% out of personal funds). Any good resources for the handicapping the odds of a flight being over-sold? I can't rely on bad weather to pack the non-cancelled flights like I could in ORD.
Been thinking about that same subject. I would think that picking RJ segments would seem to help to some extent...I had some luck with a VDB today and a week ago (first on UA in years - though often they were offered but I couldn't partake for one reason or another). Anyway one was CR7 and another CR2. Would later day flights be a good option as well, for increasing odds?
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