How much does CO overbook by?
Mar 22, 2009 | 8:24 am
#31
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Jun 5, 2009 | 10:03 am
#32
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Bump...
Doing EWR-SFO on Sunday, flight is zeroed except for ADFZ (1 each), so looking to maybe score the upgrade or a VDB. I do NOT have a seat assignment yet, and the seatmap is showing only exit rows available. If I do OLCI, I might have a good shot at nabbing one of those seats, but will that wreck my chance at VDB?
In short, if gunning for the next flight (or even next day, I don't really need to be in SFO until the 13th or so), is OLCI a bad idea?
Doing EWR-SFO on Sunday, flight is zeroed except for ADFZ (1 each), so looking to maybe score the upgrade or a VDB. I do NOT have a seat assignment yet, and the seatmap is showing only exit rows available. If I do OLCI, I might have a good shot at nabbing one of those seats, but will that wreck my chance at VDB?
In short, if gunning for the next flight (or even next day, I don't really need to be in SFO until the 13th or so), is OLCI a bad idea?
Jun 5, 2009 | 10:06 am
#33
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I was asked to be on the list for VDB when checking my bags in, even when I did OLCI. I would check-in at OLCI, if only to grab that exit row, in case you do have to fly. You can still volunteer when you check bags.
Jun 5, 2009 | 10:32 am
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Even checked in with a seat assignment you'll be able to volunteer if they need folks. And if they don't need you then you won't be stuck in a middle seat somewhere.
Jun 5, 2009 | 10:58 am
#35
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Thanks sbm12/aacharya, very helpful advice.