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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 1:42 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
IME these FCM offers tend to come and go randomly, but never appear within 24-48 hours of ticket purchase. I suspect DL is just experimenting to collect more big data.

FAI flights tend to be pretty full in FC. Also, there are seasonal schedule cuts on these routes about now.
Except I do have a FCM offer on the SEA-FAI flight ($149.43 -- it doesn't show in my screenshot), just not the DTW-SEA segment. Like I said, I don't really care that much and it certainly makes sense to hold back at least some seats if you anticipate FC purchases from new pax. I also understand why FCM offers can be more than fare difference if you think about sunk costs with employer paid tickets (where upfaring will not actually save you, the flyer, any money).

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