Originally Posted by
subject2load
Hmm. Set me wondering how many other FT-ers would be minded to plan a 'strategy' in this way (perhaps many ...? ... perhaps none ...?). It's all rather alien to me - not least because Sod's Law means that Op-ups tend not to happen when aiming for one !
Once I've made my selection, I have this boring desire to travel on the flights & dates as booked.
Guilty!

Have actively sought to be offloaded twice in favour of a paid night in destination and denied boarding compensation ticket. Once without status and once as gold.