Originally Posted by
Medeski
Volunteer to take the bump. At least then the GA knows you are willing to help out. It cant hurt but probably wont help either.
I agree.
This is a definite way to help your chances in my experience. Of course I can't predict what would have happened if I didn't volunteer (maybe I'd get the op-up anyway), but twice when I volunteered, I got a free upgrade when they didn't need my seat.
If the GA has your BP and/or name, and you were pleasant and helpful, it does give you an edge. Even if they go properly by status, it can be the tiebreaker. And of course we all know they don't always go properly by status.