Originally Posted by
golfingboy
CR1s, from my POV, will be our "get out of jail" card... So, will CO start releasing R space weeks in advance for those who are on the waitlist with CR1s? If CR1s are going to be behind Y/B/M and mileage upgrades then it is worthless IMO.
I.E. Release R space along with ZE space in advance, then at around 7 days out zero out R space to preserve ZE and F space for elites in Y/B/M and paid F customers.
I can't remember the last time I saw "R" space - even months out on a transcon. Even b-ups are tough, and even months out.