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ANC Feb 16, 2009 3:09 pm

web checkin ?
 
If you checkin more than once what do they use as the checkin time? Your first time checking in or the last time youve done it?

COpltASgldPHX Feb 16, 2009 3:23 pm

When you go to Web Checkin after the initial time (to change seats, etc.) you'll noticed that it says "already checked in." My educated guess is that the initial check-in time remains your check-in time and that subsequent "check-ins" are just treated as changes/updates if you change seats.

Why would this be important anyway, except if the flight was oversold and you were afraid of being IDB'd? I wasn't aware that check-in time was used as a tie-breaker for upgrades as it is on CO.

ANC Feb 16, 2009 3:34 pm

its what the airport standby list is set for

COpltASgldPHX Feb 16, 2009 3:41 pm

I guess Missy would know best but last I heard the list is transferred to the airport at right about T-24 just before check-in is opened up. So you would still be on the list based on your status and when you initially requested an upgrade for that flight - usually when the ticket was purchased.

jackal Feb 16, 2009 3:44 pm

Or so we suspect...

Things are never as they seem! :p

ANC Feb 16, 2009 5:53 pm


Originally Posted by jackal (Post 11268333)
Or so we suspect...

Things are never as they seem! :p

well I suppose they dont want us to know. If we knew that would mean no more shenanigans going on. Why wont AS display the UG list at the gate like some other carriers?....hmmmm

maokh Feb 16, 2009 6:38 pm


Originally Posted by ANC (Post 11269019)
well I suppose they dont want us to know. If we knew that would mean no more shenanigans going on. Why wont AS display the UG list at the gate like some other carriers?....hmmmm

Not only does SEA do it on paper, but they frequently print out new ones on standby changes/UG/etc

At least they did this on 129 last week in SEA. I was in the BR most of the time for the 127 so i didnt really see if they continued to do it.

Duckouttahere Feb 16, 2009 6:52 pm


Originally Posted by ANC (Post 11269019)
well I suppose they dont want us to know. If we knew that would mean no more shenanigans going on. Why wont AS display the UG list at the gate like some other carriers?....hmmmm

Probably because it costs money for those screens.

Seat 7D Feb 16, 2009 7:20 pm


Originally Posted by maokh (Post 11269246)
Not only does SEA do it on paper, but they frequently print out new ones on standby changes/UG/etc

At least they did this on 129 last week in SEA. I was in the BR most of the time for the 127 so i didnt really see if they continued to do it.

The only time I recall seeing this was for a SEA-MCO flight. There were 38 people on the F class waitlist, which seemed pretty high to me. I too wish there was more transparency or at least more knowledge about the specifics.

maokh Feb 16, 2009 9:09 pm


Originally Posted by Seat 7D (Post 11269477)
The only time I recall seeing this was for a SEA-MCO flight. There were 38 people on the F class waitlist, which seemed pretty high to me. I too wish there was more transparency or at least more knowledge about the specifics.

Wow, you'd think it was a northwest SEA-MSP/SEA-DTW flight.

I remember seeing over 50 people on the monitor. Amazing.

ANC Feb 17, 2009 3:06 pm

No sonner did I mention shenanigans than do I see blatant disregard for golds and the waitlist today. I am PISSED! Flight 181 I hear a pax go to the counter and ask about F. She says its checked in and he asks where am I on the list she said "9th"! Ok well boarding almost ends and I am there waiting in case of no shows just as this guy is doing. Then guess what we have an open F seat now. The GA says to the lady at the counter "we have a seat should I go see if the lady in 7E wants to move up?" "No" says the disrespectful agent at the counter "I'll take care of this." She prints this guy a BP who is 9th on the list and he goes happily on his way. Come to find out I was 4th on the list! What is this crap! I bet that takes place all the time and hence why there is NO list publicly displayed. They'd no longer get away with letting their friends skip the line! Rest assured I WILL BE contacting AS management in Anchorage face to face! :mad:

dave1013 Feb 17, 2009 3:16 pm


Originally Posted by maokh (Post 11269246)
Not only does SEA do it on paper, but they frequently print out new ones on standby changes/UG/etc

At least they did this on 129 last week in SEA. I was in the BR most of the time for the 127 so i didnt really see if they continued to do it.

My observations have been consistently that there is a paper upgrade listing at each AS gate. They even have made holders for them with an inscription that reads "Upgrade Standby List" or something similar. I've seen these holders since October at SEA.

ANC Feb 17, 2009 3:19 pm


Originally Posted by dave1013 (Post 11274707)
My observations have been consistently that there is a paper upgrade listing at each AS gate. They even have made holders for them with an inscription that reads "Upgrade Standby List" or something similar. I've seen these holders since October at SEA.

there dang sure wasnt ONE TODAY!

beckoa Feb 17, 2009 3:19 pm


Originally Posted by dave1013 (Post 11274707)
My observations have been consistently that there is a paper upgrade listing at each AS gate. They even have made holders for them with an inscription that reads "Upgrade Standby List" or something similar. I've seen these holders since October at SEA.

This is only for the gate agents though right- its not like they post it on a bulletin board... that would be a fun way to do it :p

dave1013 Feb 17, 2009 3:21 pm


Originally Posted by ANC (Post 11274639)
No sonner did I mention shenanigans than do I see blatant disregard for golds and the waitlist today. I am PISSED! Flight 181 I hear a pax go to the counter and ask about F. She says its checked in and he asks where am I on the list she said "9th"! Ok well boarding almost ends and I am there waiting in case of no shows just as this guy is doing. Then guess what we have an open F seat now. The GA says to the lady at the counter "we have a seat should I go see if the lady in 7E wants to move up?" "No" says the disrespectful agent at the counter "I'll take care of this." She prints this guy a BP who is 9th on the list and he goes happily on his way. Come to find out I was 4th on the list! What is this crap! I bet that takes place all the time and hence why there is NO list publicly displayed. They'd no longer get away with letting their friends skip the line! Rest assured I WILL BE contacting AS management in Anchorage face to face! :mad:

I wonder where The Lady in 7E was on the list, but that's irrelevant since they moved Mr. 9 up front instead of you (or her). On the face it doesn't make any sense, and based upon what you say, I'd be hacked, too. Please let us know how this turns out.


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