First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Mar 8, 2018, 9:34 pm
#3871
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Ha, the upgrade price went up, just today, from $111 to $179 to $224 again?? Even though only one FC seat sold. ...? This stuffs a hoot....
Mar 8, 2018, 9:54 pm
#3872
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Had that happen not too long ago and I called about what the actual price was. I was offered a lower price on the phone than any of the online prices.
Mar 8, 2018, 10:19 pm
#3874
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Mar 9, 2018, 10:15 am
#3875
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Another consequence of FCM
... the greater percentage of amateurs in the FC cabin**
As evidenced, in part, by their use of the overheads. On a recent flight, virtually every linear foot of the wide-side bins on a MD series plane was consumed by rollaboards that were not arranged wheels-in/out. Inefficient usage, resulting in some PAX having trouble finding a space for their luggage.
** yes, I concede that not all experienced travelers get this right, either.
As evidenced, in part, by their use of the overheads. On a recent flight, virtually every linear foot of the wide-side bins on a MD series plane was consumed by rollaboards that were not arranged wheels-in/out. Inefficient usage, resulting in some PAX having trouble finding a space for their luggage.
** yes, I concede that not all experienced travelers get this right, either.
Mar 9, 2018, 11:25 am
#3876
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... the greater percentage of amateurs in the FC cabin**
As evidenced, in part, by their use of the overheads. On a recent flight, virtually every linear foot of the wide-side bins on a MD series plane was consumed by rollaboards that were not arranged wheels-in/out. Inefficient usage, resulting in some PAX having trouble finding a space for their luggage.
** yes, I concede that not all experienced travelers get this right, either.
As evidenced, in part, by their use of the overheads. On a recent flight, virtually every linear foot of the wide-side bins on a MD series plane was consumed by rollaboards that were not arranged wheels-in/out. Inefficient usage, resulting in some PAX having trouble finding a space for their luggage.
** yes, I concede that not all experienced travelers get this right, either.
Mar 9, 2018, 12:10 pm
#3878
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Mar 9, 2018, 2:59 pm
#3879
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Mar 9, 2018, 3:10 pm
#3880
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Mar 9, 2018, 3:12 pm
#3881
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Mar 9, 2018, 3:14 pm
#3882
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Mar 9, 2018, 5:59 pm
#3883
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Mar 10, 2018, 1:15 pm
#3884
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I don't know about the MQMs, but I do know that the fee you pay when you upgrade at the seat map or check-in stages is not refundable if you have to cancel the trip.
Mar 10, 2018, 4:00 pm
#3885
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Yeah, that's a little uncool. Better to really get a GAP fare so you can apply the value to another ticket should you need to change.