Lessons from an AA flight
Oct 16, 2007 | 5:28 pm
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IIRC, Delta's screen also showed order of who is eligible for upgrades.
Oct 16, 2007 | 5:35 pm
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The way Delta does it is they show the last three letters of your last name and the first initial of your first name. For example, John Smith shows up as SMI/J on the list. That way it keeps it pretty private in regards to who is who and the person that is affected can figure out who he is.
Oct 16, 2007 | 5:38 pm
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The way Delta does it is they show the last three letters of your last name and the first initial of your first name. For example, John Smith shows up as SMI/J on the list. That way it keeps it pretty private in regards to who is who and the person that is affected can figure out who he is.
Oct 16, 2007 | 5:41 pm
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Thanks for the clarification.
The way Delta does it is they show the last three letters of your last name and the first initial of your first name. For example, John Smith shows up as SMI/J on the list. That way it keeps it pretty private in regards to who is who and the person that is affected can figure out who he is.
Oct 16, 2007 | 5:54 pm
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Oct 16, 2007 | 6:36 pm
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Oct 16, 2007 | 6:57 pm
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Not to be the cynic...buuuut....CO can not even get this correct on their website or ticket purchase page. If you need any evidence, buy an EWR-Florida ticket and get 2 bags of peanuts as "LUNCH"
Maybe we could have a line, "FCTSTY says 'bring/no bring' " for the food line?
Oct 17, 2007 | 11:11 am
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Scott, thanks for the info. It's great to know these kinds of things are on your radar screen
As for the food comment... I think unless you are guaranteed to be in First, the way things are today you should always plan on hitting McD's, PizzaHut, Joe's popcorn stand - or whatever floats your boat - on your way to the gate. I was so far down that stand-by list from DFW that I didn't think to run and get a carry-out, but was "fortunate" enough to get a bag of chips and a candy bar from the AA cart for just $6(!). Dinner of champions.
PS - I wasn't offered any free peanuts either!
As for the food comment... I think unless you are guaranteed to be in First, the way things are today you should always plan on hitting McD's, PizzaHut, Joe's popcorn stand - or whatever floats your boat - on your way to the gate. I was so far down that stand-by list from DFW that I didn't think to run and get a carry-out, but was "fortunate" enough to get a bag of chips and a candy bar from the AA cart for just $6(!). Dinner of champions.
PS - I wasn't offered any free peanuts either!
Oct 17, 2007 | 11:47 am
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Oct 17, 2007 | 12:40 pm
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COInsider: Would CO consider adding a mobile device element to this feature, so one's upgrade or standby status can be checked on a mobile device?
Oct 17, 2007 | 1:05 pm
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Hi TWA Fan 1, the short answer is yes, we are indeed considering this. Several FlyerTalkers have made this suggestion, and we agree that there's more to this initiative than just gate displays. Stay tuned!
Oct 17, 2007 | 4:23 pm
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Oct 17, 2007 | 6:48 pm
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Is that part of the plan? Or is the system just being designed for day-of-departure upgrade list status?