Originally Posted by
mdevans
A few years ago I was offered US$5,000 for a J->Y downgrade on JFK-HKG. This when I entered the lounge. Lounge staff were amazed I wasn't interested. Long week, 16hr flight home = No.
Next time take the money, go to the lounge, identify J flyers on your flight, go up to them and say: "psst, I will offer you $2000 if you willing to fly Y". Many of them are on company dime and you will be amazed how quick they will jump at the chance. You get your seat back plus $3000 USD