Bump at CLE ?
Aug 16, 2007 | 4:03 am
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Bump at CLE ?
Search hasn't thrown anything up specific to CO.
I'm flying CLE EWR 03 Sept late afternoon (Labor day) and the flight appears from the seat map to be sold out (I realise seat maps aren't conclusive but don't have access to inventory so it's a best guess).
As I don't need to be in Manhattan until the following afternoon I'm wondering about bump possibilities and looking for advice for any quirks particular to CO to give myself the best chance.
Any advice gratefully received
I'm flying CLE EWR 03 Sept late afternoon (Labor day) and the flight appears from the seat map to be sold out (I realise seat maps aren't conclusive but don't have access to inventory so it's a best guess).
As I don't need to be in Manhattan until the following afternoon I'm wondering about bump possibilities and looking for advice for any quirks particular to CO to give myself the best chance.
Any advice gratefully received
Aug 16, 2007 | 4:37 am
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Ask the GA working the flight when they show up at the gate if there is a chance they'll need volunteers. Then stay out of the way. If they need one they'll let you know.
Aug 16, 2007 | 6:34 am
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Aug 16, 2007 | 7:08 am
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What flight are you on is it 624 at 7pm or 524 at 450pm...Both flights show seats on the seat map....Usually a Continental agent the day before will run oversale manager if flight is overbooked....That way if the kiosks are utilize for check-in a prompt will display the oversale and you can volunteer at that time....Keep in mind gate agents do not arrive at the gate till 1 hr before departure...Good luck...
Aug 16, 2007 | 7:29 am
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Let the GA get signed in/settled (approx 1 hr. before departure) and then casually ask if they need any volunteers.
Remember if bumped the GAs can re-route you (e.g. to LGA, not London Gatwick
)
Let the GA get signed in/settled (approx 1 hr. before departure) and then casually ask if they need any volunteers.
Remember if bumped the GAs can re-route you (e.g. to LGA, not London Gatwick
)
Aug 16, 2007 | 8:01 am
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Aug 16, 2007 | 10:25 am
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Aug 19, 2007 | 6:28 am
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