Originally posted by RustyC:
why not just program a new pecking order into your computers? Maybe someone with no status on close to a full-coach fare goes ahead of a gold member on the cheapest fare, but I think the important thing is: GIVE EVERYONE WITH STATUS A SHOT.
Delta alredy does this at the gate standby for the upgrade is first Y and B fares by status, then no status then all others with a qualified fare by status.