Originally Posted by PremiumSeat
Frankly, most of the UA transcons out of PHL have 8-F on a A319 and A-0. I just think they should make a few seats available in A. In practice, I think everyone here must agree that they are NOT going to sell 8 out of 8 at full "F" pricing on each (or even most) of the flights.
Don't forget that UA domestic flights feed the airline's and other Star Alliance airlines' signficant international network. UA need there to be available first seats on domestic flights (to/from PHL) to accomodate those traveling on paid F/A/C/D/Z internaitonal fares. Many people buy international premium-cabin fares. No, there may very well be a need for 8 "F" seats on a PHL flight.