Originally Posted by
SchmutzigMSP
You can call reservations and ask, but they've never been too keen to give out that information, usually just a "it looks good" or "it's not looking very promising", etc. If you have a WorldClub membership, you can try in there. Usually they are a little more forthcoming about the specifics.
I've been seeing new monitors being put up at many NW gates in different airports. Speculation is that a DL-inspired waitlist system is destined for the new monitors, so that would be handy.
I've never tried to get it over the phone, and if I did, I'd probably call a WC to ask. I've had very good luck in the WCs, but almost always with the "but that's subject to change" tacked on.
I really hope the monitors get used by NW for UG waitlists.