Originally Posted by
beachfan
What days of the week are upgrades most likely to clear (LAX-HKG and vice versa)? (F waitlist specifically)
I know Xmas holidays are going to be tough - does flying on Xmas day help?
When does the Xmas/NYE holiday crush start/stop? Is the window as wide as 12/15 to 1/15?
Thanks in advance!
It's just impossible to say what's most likely overall, except that yes Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, the day after Xmas and New Year's Eve (not day) are generally wide open flights. New Year's Day, by contrast can be completely full.
One key variable is when the weekdays fall. If New Year's Day is on a Sunday, works restarts quickly and people rush back. Versus if New Year's day is on a Wed or Thurs, folks will often take the next day or two off, meaning the rush could last up to the 7th. IME it never, ever goes beyond the 6th (departure) / 7th. Usually fine by 3rd or 4th. People gotta work.