Originally Posted by psychtobe
[I realize there are some assumptions in the above model, but NW would have to be pretty gutsy to keep selling the CoachChoice seats at the airport when they know all the seats are full and they have promised not to charge for them when there are no other options.]
Well, I purchased a full Y DCA-MSP and there were only 2 seats left: both RoachChoice. I was informed that on top of $722 one-way, I could pay $15 more if I wanted a confirmed seat assignment. Otherwise, I'd have to pray at the airport. Is that how they treat a full-fare platinum? Makes me even more glad I've given UA all my miles this year.
I decided to cancel it and take UA out of IAD instead....