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ConciergeMike Feb 3, 2009 9:23 am
Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11193375)
I flew on 1676 and 1776 often for the last year and 1/2. Bump opportunities were aplenty on IAH-PHL on Sunday evenings. The only time the plane was empty was the Sunday before New Year's 2007-2008. Not only were the bump opportunities there, they had to coax people w/ $500 vouchers at times.
I have heard that the VDB's on those two flights go as high as $400-500 in addition to hotel and guaranteed F on Monday morning because 1776 is just as jammed as 1676. I'll be happy with $300 and a seat on 1776, but I'll be coocoo for Cocoa Puffs if I can get more.

ETA: Per seatcounter, it looks like the back of the bus is zeroed out for both of those Sunday flights. A9 with EUA yet to run.

jrzyshawn Feb 3, 2009 9:25 am
Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11193412)
I'd love to see the FT group arriving at Shade in the back of a pick up!
We are a classy bunch! :D

photog72 Feb 3, 2009 9:26 am
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11193444)
I have heard that the VDB's on those two flights go as high as $400-500 in addition to hotel and guaranteed F on Monday morning because 1776 is just as jammed as 1676. I'll be happy with $300 and a seat on 1776, but I'll be coocoo for Cocoa Puffs if I can get more.
You heard right. And you may just be able to get more!

As an aside to those golds and silvers, 1776 is loaded w/ plats. As a gold, I never got an upgrade, even on higher restricted fare tix.:mad:

sdm1130 Feb 3, 2009 9:29 am
Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11193473)
As an aside to those golds and silvers, 1776 is loaded w/ plats. As a gold, I never got an upgrade, even on higher restricted fare tix.:mad:
Last time I was on 1776, I was #12 on the list as a Plat on a cheap fare.

photog72 Feb 3, 2009 9:35 am
Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11193503)
Last time I was on 1776, I was #12 on the list as a Plat on a cheap fare.
That flight seems to be profitable for CO. I was able to get an EUA for 1776 on a Monday evening flight and the Sunday before New Year's 2007-2008 (December 30, 2007). There were only 8 in F on that flight.

ConciergeMike Feb 3, 2009 9:35 am
1676 on 2/8 is a 20-seat F 738. Not sure if that's an omen or an affront to the Bump Gods.

ConciergeMike Feb 3, 2009 9:38 am
Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11193550)
That flight seems to be profitable for CO.
IAH-PHL is probably considered internally to be something of an oil route thanks to the refineries and such right across the river.

ConciergeMike Feb 3, 2009 9:44 am
Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 11193017)
Just your average bleeding testicles call. :eek:
There is nothing average about that.

seoulmanjr Feb 3, 2009 9:48 am
Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11193392)
That's common here in the truck capital of the country.
I think the only law in Texas (as of last year) is that you can't have kids back there. Anybody else is fine.

peace,
~Ben~

fozz Feb 3, 2009 10:00 am
Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 11193068)

On another note, my Sunday flight IAH-SFO is also looking packed in the back and in the front so maybe I will get the option then? Time will tell!
Wait, which flight are you on? I'm flying to SFO on Sunday as well and i'm on 1566.

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11193558)
1676 on 2/8 is a 20-seat F 738. Not sure if that's an omen or an affront to the Bump Gods.
Don't count on that. Those 20-seaters are the biggest tease. They have a tendency to vaporize. If the back is full and the front isn't, there is a high chance, they'll sub it for a 16-seater and take the extra seats in the back.

gbryan84 Feb 3, 2009 10:02 am
Not sure if this has been posted yet in THE BOX but it should be. FREE VODKA

Steph3n Feb 3, 2009 10:03 am
Originally Posted by seoulmanjr (Post 11193644)
I think the only law in Texas (as of last year) is that you can't have kids back there. Anybody else is fine.

peace,
~Ben~
you do need to be sitting within the truck, not on the top edge or hanging over the sides, the occupants ca get ticketed for being stupid.

Scott6067 Feb 3, 2009 10:04 am
Originally Posted by fozz (Post 11193717)
Wait, which flight are you on? I'm flying to SFO on Sunday as well and i'm on 1566.



Don't count on that. Those 20-seaters are the biggest tease. They have a tendency to vaporize. If the back is full and the front isn't, there is a high chance, they'll sub it for a 16-seater and take the extra seats in the back.
I am on the 307 at 5:50 pm. That one is looking full on Co.Com.

sdm1130 Feb 3, 2009 10:13 am
Originally Posted by gbryan84 (Post 11193734)
Not sure if this has been posted yet in THE BOX but it should be. FREE VODKA
One that note, I'll share this...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...-big-deal.html

Mackieman Feb 3, 2009 10:15 am
Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 11193813)
That reminds me not to fly SU; I'll fly AF or something if I can ever make it to SVO.

In other news, I just received an early upgrade to Marriott Rewards Gold courtesy of the FT Marriott Concierge. :D


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