mvp75k upgrade percentage out of seattle
May 1, 2014, 8:03 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2001
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May 1, 2014, 10:25 pm
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
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May 3, 2014, 9:46 am
#19
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: AS Million Miler since 2011, Lifetime MVPG
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May 3, 2014, 11:03 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Leavenworth WA
Programs: MVPG
Posts: 79
In the past 6 years as a Gold, I have flown around 85 round trips from Seattle to Chicago. There has been a noticeable decline in upgrades in 2014; I've also noticed that my place on the waitlist has changed dramatically. In past years, given my pattern of buying tickets 4 or 5 months (or more) in advance, I was rarely further down than 3rd. Last flight I was 16th!
I've also started watching the FAs pass out the free digis - it's not uncommon to have 5+ 75ks in Coach.
I believe the reason is twofold; more 75ks overall - double EQMs are adding up - plus the release of U space closer to flight time. This enables higher fare passengers to buy instantly upgradeable fares.
I don't expect this to change going forward, so the Unlimited Free Upgrades benefit is not too compelling.
I've also started watching the FAs pass out the free digis - it's not uncommon to have 5+ 75ks in Coach.
I believe the reason is twofold; more 75ks overall - double EQMs are adding up - plus the release of U space closer to flight time. This enables higher fare passengers to buy instantly upgradeable fares.
I don't expect this to change going forward, so the Unlimited Free Upgrades benefit is not too compelling.
May 3, 2014, 3:47 pm
#21
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AS MVPG, CO, NW(now DL), Flying Blue
Posts: 6,554
In the past 6 years as a Gold, I have flown around 85 round trips from Seattle to Chicago. There has been a noticeable decline in upgrades in 2014; I've also noticed that my place on the waitlist has changed dramatically. In past years, given my pattern of buying tickets 4 or 5 months (or more) in advance, I was rarely further down than 3rd. Last flight I was 16th!
I've also started watching the FAs pass out the free digis - it's not uncommon to have 5+ 75ks in Coach.
I believe the reason is twofold; more 75ks overall - double EQMs are adding up - plus the release of U space closer to flight time. This enables higher fare passengers to buy instantly upgradeable fares.
I don't expect this to change going forward, so the Unlimited Free Upgrades benefit is not too compelling.
I've also started watching the FAs pass out the free digis - it's not uncommon to have 5+ 75ks in Coach.
I believe the reason is twofold; more 75ks overall - double EQMs are adding up - plus the release of U space closer to flight time. This enables higher fare passengers to buy instantly upgradeable fares.
I don't expect this to change going forward, so the Unlimited Free Upgrades benefit is not too compelling.
May 3, 2014, 10:44 pm
#22
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could it be an influx of DL elites status matching to gold after their skypesos program started this year?
Gold would be below 75K on the WL *unless someone bought H+ fare for instant upgrade.
Originally Posted by ANC
In the past 6 years as a Gold, I have flown around 85 round trips from Seattle to Chicago. There has been a noticeable decline in upgrades in 2014; I've also noticed that my place on the waitlist has changed dramatically. In past years, given my pattern of buying tickets 4 or 5 months (or more) in advance, I was rarely further down than 3rd. Last flight I was 16th!
I've also started watching the FAs pass out the free digis - it's not uncommon to have 5+ 75ks in Coach.
I believe the reason is twofold; more 75ks overall - double EQMs are adding up - plus the release of U space closer to flight time. This enables higher fare passengers to buy instantly upgradeable fares.
I don't expect this to change going forward, so the Unlimited Free Upgrades benefit is not too compelling.
I've also started watching the FAs pass out the free digis - it's not uncommon to have 5+ 75ks in Coach.
I believe the reason is twofold; more 75ks overall - double EQMs are adding up - plus the release of U space closer to flight time. This enables higher fare passengers to buy instantly upgradeable fares.
I don't expect this to change going forward, so the Unlimited Free Upgrades benefit is not too compelling.
May 4, 2014, 12:29 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: Alaska Airlines 75K, HHonors Silver, Marriott Silver
Posts: 15
SEA OB on Moday mornings is always going to be a challenge - for 2014 I'm 0/2 to ATL, 1/2 to ORD, and 0/1 to MCO. I haven't had this issue on West Coast routes (SAN, LAS, LAX), and the Thursday and Friday evening returns have not been an issue either.