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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 1:32 am
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Originally Posted by rkaleal
From what I understand, IF you clear before the flight goes to the departure management list, it is FIFO. If it is on the DM list, it is based on these factors:
1. Status
2. Fare paid
3. Time added to DM..
True within one waitlist.
A very formal but accurate waitlist priority descripition can be found here.

If you prefer an accurate but more legible wording by SEA_Tigger, then
you might to try this and this.
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