EUA chances on redeyes
Aug 1, 2003 | 8:51 am
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EUA chances on redeyes
since NW doesn't fly transcons, I haven't had any experience with this before.
I'm on the overnight SEA-EWR on Aug 11, and according to seatmap.com only 2 of 12 seats are gone so far...yet itn is showing F0 of course. What are peoples experiences with these overnight transcons? Do they frequently fill up with Y fares at the last minute, or do platinums stand a decent chance?
I'm on the overnight SEA-EWR on Aug 11, and according to seatmap.com only 2 of 12 seats are gone so far...yet itn is showing F0 of course. What are peoples experiences with these overnight transcons? Do they frequently fill up with Y fares at the last minute, or do platinums stand a decent chance?
Aug 1, 2003 | 9:07 am
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It's not the same route, but maybe a similar situation:
I see you're flying a Monday night red-eye. This past Monday I was on the SNA-EWR red-eye, booked months in advance in T, with my Plat number. Checking the day before, FC was booked to about 6 of 12, but even when I checked in 40 min. before departure, the F seat still wouldn't clear. In the end, the agent said F would go out full, and it did: I think 3 upgrades at the gate including mine. So, that would point to about 3 likely Y to F fares booked the day of.
So.... if F stays with only 2 of 12 booked, you'll likely get upgraded as a Plat, but don't expect it in advance.
Good luck!
[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 08-01-2003).]
I see you're flying a Monday night red-eye. This past Monday I was on the SNA-EWR red-eye, booked months in advance in T, with my Plat number. Checking the day before, FC was booked to about 6 of 12, but even when I checked in 40 min. before departure, the F seat still wouldn't clear. In the end, the agent said F would go out full, and it did: I think 3 upgrades at the gate including mine. So, that would point to about 3 likely Y to F fares booked the day of.
So.... if F stays with only 2 of 12 booked, you'll likely get upgraded as a Plat, but don't expect it in advance.
Good luck!
[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 08-01-2003).]
Aug 1, 2003 | 10:17 am
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There is no "EUA chance on redeyes" in general, and on the SEA-EWR route in specific.
Doing this route quite frequently lately, I can say that on several days this flight can be wide open, and in some it can be full.
I personally prefer the 4 PM flight that arrives in EWR at midnight. I found the upgrade cahnces on this one better, as well as getting a full dinner compared to the snack served on the red-eye.
The best chance for an upgrade on the route is on the 10 AM flight, but it may vary according to the traffic in a specific day.
Doing this route quite frequently lately, I can say that on several days this flight can be wide open, and in some it can be full.
I personally prefer the 4 PM flight that arrives in EWR at midnight. I found the upgrade cahnces on this one better, as well as getting a full dinner compared to the snack served on the red-eye.
The best chance for an upgrade on the route is on the 10 AM flight, but it may vary according to the traffic in a specific day.
Aug 1, 2003 | 10:27 am
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I was upgraded on my last two red eyes- LAX-CLE and LAS-EWR. Both times upgrade inventory was open so I got my F seats by checking-in on CO.com
But in both instances even with F inventory available, I did not get any EUA notices
But in both instances even with F inventory available, I did not get any EUA notices
Aug 1, 2003 | 10:33 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by apirchik:
I personally prefer the 4 PM flight that arrives in EWR at midnight. I found the upgrade cahnces on this one better, as well as getting a full dinner compared to the snack served on the red-eye.
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I personally prefer the 4 PM flight that arrives in EWR at midnight. I found the upgrade cahnces on this one better, as well as getting a full dinner compared to the snack served on the red-eye.
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Aug 1, 2003 | 11:27 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by apirchik:
There is no "EUA chance on redeyes" in general, and on the SEA-EWR route in specific.
Doing this route quite frequently lately, I can say that on several days this flight can be wide open, and in some it can be full.
I personally prefer the 4 PM flight that arrives in EWR at midnight. I found the upgrade cahnces on this one better, as well as getting a full dinner compared to the snack served on the red-eye.
The best chance for an upgrade on the route is on the 10 AM flight, but it may vary according to the traffic in a specific day. </font>
There is no "EUA chance on redeyes" in general, and on the SEA-EWR route in specific.
Doing this route quite frequently lately, I can say that on several days this flight can be wide open, and in some it can be full.
I personally prefer the 4 PM flight that arrives in EWR at midnight. I found the upgrade cahnces on this one better, as well as getting a full dinner compared to the snack served on the red-eye.
The best chance for an upgrade on the route is on the 10 AM flight, but it may vary according to the traffic in a specific day. </font>
I too recommend the late, non-red eye flight referenced above. Better EUA chances (in my experience) and better in-flight service should you get stuck in Y.
Aug 1, 2003 | 11:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by knit-in:
I was upgraded on my last two red eyes- LAX-CLE (</font>
I was upgraded on my last two red eyes- LAX-CLE (</font>