Originally Posted by klondike_kat
Didn't elites used to have access 36 hours prior (having to pay the $15)? Is this saying that we now have access only at 24 hours for free... or we still have access at 36 hours but have to pay?
It will be a mad rush of elites and non-elite vying for the same 6 seats at 24 hours.
One thing a lot of people were complaining about re the 36 hour window was that it could fall in the middle of the night. A 24 hour window is a lot less likely to have THAT problem.
Also, by 24 hours out, theoretically if you're going to be upgraded you know it already. So it will be a mad rush of non-upgraded elites, which might be a few less people.
Other than that, I still don't like the program or the direction it encourages other airlines to move in...