It would be helpful if OP would submit more data on dates/routes/times (example below)
One would expect EBCI to be more popular on longer flights, business flights, etc. where customers value seat selection and overhead space.
For example, I would not expect EBCI to be as popular on intra-California or intra-Florida routes.
Originally Posted by
zachary
Here's my experience in 2024, checking in at T-24 on WGA fares booked with points and with a companion:
STL-PHL B29
STL-DEN B33
DEN-SLC B28
SLC-DEN B45
DEN-STL B17
My worse one was MDW-STL in 2023, on a paid fare, got B59. I recognize that this is an elite heavy route.
Good point, there is an overlay of A-list passengers and EBCI will bring less value on elite-heavy routes.
Still I'm surprised at DEN-SLC - is this a big commuter route? Cause it's not a long flight
Originally Posted by
LegalTender
And this business model reaps more than seat selection fees. 🫢
who would actually pay $26 to reserve a middle seat on Frontier? Maybe a family? Seriously.
This makes WN look like a bargain as I pay $20 for EBCI and can save an entire row (but that's the subject of another thread)