Is the EUA machine learning seat preferences?
Nov 24, 2010 | 5:47 pm
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Is the EUA machine learning seat preferences?
Not just window or aisle, but real preferences? I try to book 1C when I can -- no one reclines into me and I just like that location. Today, my upgrade for PIT-JFK next Tuesday cleared and there are two seats assigned -- 1A and for me 1C. It shouldn't be hard for the system to learn these kinds of things -- or is it just happenstance?
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Nov 24, 2010 | 5:52 pm
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Not just window or aisle, but real preferences? I try to book 1C when I can -- no one reclines into me and I just like that location. Today, my upgrade for PIT-JFK next Tuesday cleared and there are two seats assigned -- 1A and for me 1C. It shouldn't be hard for the system to learn these kinds of things -- or is it just happenstance?
tom
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In the past, I think it just assumed everyone wanted aisle.
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Nov 24, 2010 | 8:26 pm
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Unfortunately, it hasn't yet learned that I prefer 1A on RJs and tend to avoid 2B due to the FAM problem. Nor do my seat assignments seem to appreciate FEBO. Otherwise, I've been happy with the non-bulkhead aisles I've been getting.
Nov 24, 2010 | 10:49 pm
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I always clear into 2B, the bulkhead if there are no cutouts, or the last row if there is a wall behind that prevents recline.
Nov 25, 2010 | 8:21 am
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Not just EUA . . .
I booked a 4 leg round trip the other day for myself and a friend, and I was in a hurry, so I didn't choose any Y seats at the time. I looked at it the next day, and I was surprised to find that I (we) were in the EXACT seats that I would have chosen!! Including the elusive 6D on a DC-9!!
I booked a 4 leg round trip the other day for myself and a friend, and I was in a hurry, so I didn't choose any Y seats at the time. I looked at it the next day, and I was surprised to find that I (we) were in the EXACT seats that I would have chosen!! Including the elusive 6D on a DC-9!!
Nov 25, 2010 | 8:31 am
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DL can't fix the award engine and you're telling me they're working on seat preferences for EUA. I don't believe it. 
Nov 25, 2010 | 8:38 am
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Nov 25, 2010 | 11:23 am
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Nov 25, 2010 | 6:04 pm
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Are these the same as the Complimentary Medallion Upgrades?
Nov 25, 2010 | 6:17 pm
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Are these the same as the Complimentary Medallion Upgrades?
Nov 26, 2010 | 7:05 am
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