Originally Posted by Alpha Golf
For RNO-MSP yesterday, two of us got it at gate, three more plats left in back. MSP-DCA I asked at counter; she reflexively said no, didn't clear. Then with a start asked ny name and said "oh yes yours did."
RNO is a tough UG market...after being spoiled by living outside ABQ and UGing on every flight I ever had in or out as a Silver, I moved to RNO in November, became Gold at the end of the month, and since then have had a 0% success rate on outbound flights, and 66.67% success rate on inbounds.
One of the NW staff told me that ski season is very bad for UGs, but things are better when that calms down...it may be true, as I actually UGd three days in advance for my RNO-MSP and MSP-LGA flights tomorrow!