the problem is that EM not only showed if R>0 but also how many C seats remained. Thusly if I do the work-around and its comes up no R which flight do I book?, the 7am may have only 2 seats left in F or 2 in C while the 8am is wide open. As we all know looking at the seat map doesnt help that much. In my example the 8am will have a better chance of the RPU clearing then teh 7am

the same for GPU heading to NRT from NY R=0 but which flight is right now more open = better chance the UP will clear. It could 1 of the Pay sites can be beneficial but I see no reason to pay for something.


Now this morning for the 1st time I can remember since 3/3 I got an email telling me my IAD-HNL in Jan has cleared.Till now only 2 seats were taken and R=0, so maybe the system will work better now , over teh apst few months all of my WL for RPUs Only cleared when I noticed R>0 and I called up and had them clear me manually!

I mentioned to the rep how going forward when booking I imagine that I will be on the phone for anywhere from 1-2 hrs, reason I will ask to know what can be confirmed now for say a JFK-SFO-SAN/SNA/ONT/OHX/LAS/LAX flight if nothing that works for me then I will want to know what C is so that I can pick a flight where I feel my chances are better for the RPU to clear. Then for the return and probably for the following weekend as well if my 1st choice cant be confirmed at purchase.

She asked what I did till now, I said clicked onto 'Fare Class' and got everything I will now need from an agent to tell me, she said if enough of you guys do this it will tie up our lines and it will be just like it was on 3/4,I said exactly and thusly why the S in Jeffs last name stands for STUPID. She said she didnt blame me or anyone else since why book 1 flight when another has a better chance of clearing or why fly on Weds if you can go Tues or Thurs and get the Up