Originally Posted by
p106_peppy
But assuming there are a finite number of J seats, a 25k on a standard fare clears 4 days out, but a bid upgrade clears when? at the time of check-in? 24-48 hours out? Because if we put the bid in now, will when it comes time to process all those hypothetical 25ks,, will they get turned down because there's already someone willing to pay cash for that seat via a bid?
A 25K on a Standard fare can clear
as early as 4 days out. Bid upgrades clear around T-72 IIRC, but there have been some reports of variability. But you seem to be under the impression that the "bid clearing system" knows who's waitlisted for an eUp, and vice versa. I do not think that's correct.