Has any blogger published a truly comprehensive summary of tricks and pitfalls of this odious fare category?
Having just booked one of these fares as a 1K, I've got a few weird questions (that have probably been answered somewhere, but I can't find the answers).
1. I know I get a free full sized carry on (and early boarding), but do my companions (same rez) get this benefit, too?
2. As I 1K, do I still get my free food and drink on board?
3. I saw something that you have to have a checked bag to use online check-in. Is that true for elites? Would I get a free checked bag as a 1K? And could I use this trick to get online check-in even if I don't actually check a bag?
4. Is there any way to change your "randomly" assigned seat before departure (like if we get separated middle seats)?
Thanks!