First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Mar 28, 2017, 9:02 pm
#3451
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Mar 29, 2017, 6:20 am
#3452
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Sadly I know from experience there are nosey .......s like this. I have even had medallions ask to look at my BP wanting to know how I got an upgrade. As you say MYOBB -Mind Your Own Bloody Business
Mar 30, 2017, 2:13 pm
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Just checked in for tomorrow's IAD-ATL-XXX. Offered $139 for IAD-ATL only, on an MD-88. At the moment I'm 4 of 25 with 5 FC available.
$139 for a PDB is simply not worth it.
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At the gate I'm 5 of 50 with 1 available. Fairly certain it's reasonable those were sold, especially because I think I remember WWads is about 😉. Anybody think the $139 range is attractive for a 1.5 hour flight?
Not bemoaning as I'm a WFBF guy, but seems like the upgrade success continues to decrease on the IAD-ATL route.
$139 for a PDB is simply not worth it.
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At the gate I'm 5 of 50 with 1 available. Fairly certain it's reasonable those were sold, especially because I think I remember WWads is about 😉. Anybody think the $139 range is attractive for a 1.5 hour flight?
Not bemoaning as I'm a WFBF guy, but seems like the upgrade success continues to decrease on the IAD-ATL route.
Last edited by tvtd; Mar 31, 2017 at 11:59 am Reason: Updated Info
Mar 30, 2017, 2:17 pm
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Mar 30, 2017, 7:26 pm
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However his previous paragraphs hit closer to home. Making PM greatly reduced 'deals' of actually really cheap offers. Now it's basically just the difference of the fare at booking. IE Main Cabin to FC. For an example saw things like 65/rt from main cabin to FC ATL-SAN. Empty FC.
I get stuff like 139 each way at a PM ATL-MCO and the cabin is empty. Many more examples. I think they know loyalty is there and thus the offers aren't substantial.
Mar 30, 2017, 7:42 pm
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All the time, and I'm usually all about it. I had no qualms buying this one. $25.25 per segment- I used to pay almost that much for one bag. Piece of cake! Curiously, DL doesn't offer these to our formerly GM purchaser. I get offers regularly, even single segments if other legs are sold out or on CRJs.
Last edited by Cyberian; Mar 30, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Mar 30, 2017, 9:20 pm
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I agree.
However his previous paragraphs hit closer to home. Making PM greatly reduced 'deals' of actually really cheap offers. Now it's basically just the difference of the fare at booking. IE Main Cabin to FC. For an example saw things like 65/rt from main cabin to FC ATL-SAN. Empty FC.
However his previous paragraphs hit closer to home. Making PM greatly reduced 'deals' of actually really cheap offers. Now it's basically just the difference of the fare at booking. IE Main Cabin to FC. For an example saw things like 65/rt from main cabin to FC ATL-SAN. Empty FC.
Mar 31, 2017, 7:24 am
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Mar 31, 2017, 9:02 am
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Mar 31, 2017, 11:14 am
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Yes, Compass E170. Was an E175. One way to keep seats from going out empty. Although at $169, and only two seats occupied in C+ and none in Preferred, that might still happen AND this AS flyer might be upgraded.
Last edited by rustykettel; Mar 31, 2017 at 1:18 pm Reason: C+, not E+. What airline am I flying again?
Mar 31, 2017, 11:33 am
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You would have been upgraded on several of my flights last year, so it's certainly possible on the right routes.
Mar 31, 2017, 11:46 am
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Mar 31, 2017, 12:37 pm
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Mar 31, 2017, 1:13 pm
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My wife and my just under 2yr old enjoyed bulkhead FC going and coming. No brainer at 65/rt.
I haven't seen a sub 100 EACH WAY since Platinum. And from this thread it sounds like Diamond's hardly even see any FCM offers. Or if they do, like me, it's just the fare difference cut in half and advertised as 'per segment'.