Originally Posted by
kpbadger
You can also call and ask if there is current inventory before you book (and as PM or DM ticket it right there on the phone for free if you want). I did this recently to select an ATL-SFO leg where the certificate would clear immediately.
I know. But I bought a bunch of $620 US-EU fares when DL threw down the flash sale last October. So I just booked them based on availability without thinking of GUC/RUC usage.