Originally Posted by
ioto1902
On a serious tone, answer with my logic : if I have to prepare in advance, I would op-up the guy who didn't check in. If he doesn't show up, I don't need to upgrade anyone.
Now, if I know by statistics that I will have to offload someone, I will of course offload the guy who didn't check in.
Sorry, not quite the same scenario as I was thinking of, as the controller
knows upgrades will be required, nevertheless I agree it is probably an insignificant effect in the run of things.
A couple of years ago, when there were still (allegedly) alphabetical upgrades, early check in was regularly touted as beneficial.