Originally Posted by
Frequentflyer99
If one is really keen to get a seat, could one improve one's waitlist prospects by adding on an expensive onward connection (eg. LHR-HKG in J as the add on) ??
Two Gold's looking for an ATH-LHR that's sold out in J, C, D, & I.
One Gold member wants to purchase a "J" fare for ATH-LHR-ABZ.
The other wants to purchase a "J" fare for ATH-LHR-LAX.
Which Gold member is going to be comfirmed from the waitlist?
It's also not always good to be waitlisted for a certain flight for long periods. Same situation as above. One Gold requested to be wait listed 2 1/2 months before departure, the other was added to the waitlist a week before departure. The more recent has a better chance of being confirmed as they are more likely to take the flight if confirmed.
That being said, it's still all based on a points system, and no one will be able to tell you where you really are on the waitlist as it's all automated.