Originally Posted by bwicoplat

Flew yesterday west coast to ORD to east coast. Was on a Y-fare. Not coach, buy Y. I had applied an expiring CR-1 to the reservation. I was waitlisted on the 757 from WC to ORD. At check-in there were 18 seats sold of the 24. This was 24 hours PRIOR to departure. I ended up #1 on the WL with a cabin that "sold-out" in the 24 hours from check-in to departure time.

Look, I know I paid for Y. I flew in my E+ seat in Y. But man, give me the chance to buy-up too. I'd pay the $129 or whatever it was.

Whatever UniCo. This is why I fled CO 5 years ago and why I am DONE with this silly game....