Originally Posted by
Zomba
I believe that the poster was referring to looking at the Y-cabin premium seats prior to the 5-day window. If you see that all of the 'blue' seats are selected, then the flight has alot of medallions. I checked my MCI-LGA flight about 7 days out, and only one or two of those seats were selected (I cleared at the window as a PM on a 'T' fare). LGA-DTW was the opposite, and I missed the upgrade.
Thats the system I've been using and I havent missed an upgrade yet all year on a paid ticket..
BTW on this flight -- NO 3 C for me.... 4B it is... Cleared 36 hours out.
Thanks everyone!!!