Originally Posted by
mbwmbw
As a Diamond on a Y or B fare I am usually 100% on these routes. Typically I am #1 on the list, especially if on a Y fare. I also have Delta Reserve card which helps.
Other pro tip: get a odd number seat. 3A or 3D are my personal favorites.
Tongue in cheek I presume.
Y fares on JFK-LAX are $2800...why not just pay a few hundred more to get the seat in biz locked.
It will probably kill you to know many corporate contracts pay just $2000 for J roundtrip on this route - with full flex and last seat availability.