The current method also pays the people who accept early the same amount as the final negotiated rate. A flight from CAK-ORD was oversold and I accepted at $200... they needed extra people, it went to $750... they only needed me in the end, I got $750.

*Over-entitled elite hat on* What I want to know is, are there going to be elite bonuses for being VDB'ed? Bonus miles in addition to the vouchers? Bonus dollars on the vouchers? Having your bid be worth 25% more for consideration?

I remember that the PMUA volunteer list prioritized elites to get VDB'ed when they volunteer. Do they still do that?

Now I gotta find my fireproof underwear...