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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 5:58 am
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jjmoore
 
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Originally Posted by prometa
the typical FT experience is that the app is used prior to the gate (UA will make proactive phone calls), but ignored at the gate. So bidding on the app can still be useful.
At the gate - usually those that are prepared and flexible at the podium are the ones that win. The GA's appreciate this

Proactive phone calls - I have received the phone call without being on the VDB list...... not in my GS days, but back in 2018 when I was 1K, had the phone call on a few occasions.
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