First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Apr 4, 2019, 6:28 am
#4456
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SE MI
Programs: DL SM, DL Amex Plat, Hilton Silver
Posts: 247
This is a record low, should I jump on it?! 
Might be worth noting that despite seeing my selected C+ seat I get the friendly yet slightly panic-inducing message next to this offer of: "Advisory Message:Uh-oh! We're sorry but we are not currently able to assign a seat in your class of service. Seat availability can change, so please check back later. If you do not have a seat assignment, a seat will be assigned at check in or at the gate prior to boarding."
Might be worth noting that despite seeing my selected C+ seat I get the friendly yet slightly panic-inducing message next to this offer of: "Advisory Message:Uh-oh! We're sorry but we are not currently able to assign a seat in your class of service. Seat availability can change, so please check back later. If you do not have a seat assignment, a seat will be assigned at check in or at the gate prior to boarding."
Apr 4, 2019, 10:26 am
#4457
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CT
Programs: DL DM 2MM, MR LTT, Hilton D, Hertz PC. National Emerald Exec, UA Silver(thanks to Marriott)
Posts: 2,026
West Coast to HI F is the most underwhelming product for all US carriers. Old planes, mediocre food and FA's that think they are also on vacation. I don't think I would pay that much regardless of how long the flight is.
And looking at some random dates SEA-KOA, round trip from cheapest coach to first was only a $400 difference so you probably only paid the difference on a one way anyway.
Last edited by BusTrav8yrs; Apr 4, 2019 at 10:32 am
Apr 4, 2019, 10:53 am
#4458
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: VPS, previously SEA and PIT
Programs: DL Diamond/1MM, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,200
Meh,
West Coast to HI F is the most underwhelming product for all US carriers. Old planes, mediocre food and FA's that think they are also on vacation. I don't think I would pay that much regardless of how long the flight is.
And looking at some random dates SEA-KOA, round trip from cheapest coach to first was only a $400 difference so you probably only paid the difference on a one way anyway.
West Coast to HI F is the most underwhelming product for all US carriers. Old planes, mediocre food and FA's that think they are also on vacation. I don't think I would pay that much regardless of how long the flight is.
And looking at some random dates SEA-KOA, round trip from cheapest coach to first was only a $400 difference so you probably only paid the difference on a one way anyway.
Apr 4, 2019, 3:03 pm
#4459
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
I saw a post from someone (not on here) saying that a trick to get a lower/decent FCM offer is to remove your Skymiles number from the reservation and the App will tend to give you lower FCM offers. Has anyone tried this?
Apr 4, 2019, 3:13 pm
#4460
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Posts: 23,050
Last edited by xliioper; Apr 5, 2019 at 10:56 am
Apr 7, 2019, 12:59 pm
#4462
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SE MI
Programs: DL SM, DL Amex Plat, Hilton Silver
Posts: 247
Two questions:
1) Is there a known difference in the quantity or quality of FCM offers presented at Check-in through the mobile app vs desktop?
2) For a two-leg (or more) outbound itinerary, are offers presented for all legs (if available) when checking in at the T-24 window for leg #1 ? In my case, Leg #1 is domestic, Leg #2 is international. All DL metal.
Thanks!
1) Is there a known difference in the quantity or quality of FCM offers presented at Check-in through the mobile app vs desktop?
2) For a two-leg (or more) outbound itinerary, are offers presented for all legs (if available) when checking in at the T-24 window for leg #1 ? In my case, Leg #1 is domestic, Leg #2 is international. All DL metal.
Thanks!
Apr 8, 2019, 7:22 pm
#4464
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Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
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I would pass with a C+ exit row aisle on that flight. You'll already have free booze in C+ and there is no guarantee of a PDB and you won't have a meal service. I'd spend the $119 on a nice meal and drinks in Boston.
Apr 10, 2019, 9:00 am
#4465
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SE MI
Programs: DL SM, DL Amex Plat, Hilton Silver
Posts: 247
One last bump of my question above before I check-in this afternoon:
1) Is there a known difference in the quantity or quality of FCM offers presented at Check-in through the mobile app vs desktop?
2) For a two-leg (or more) outbound itinerary, are offers presented for all legs (if available) when checking in at the T-24 window for leg #1 ? In my case, Leg #1 is domestic, Leg #2 is international. All DL metal.
Any anecdotes on these topics would be much appreciated. Thanks!
1) Is there a known difference in the quantity or quality of FCM offers presented at Check-in through the mobile app vs desktop?
2) For a two-leg (or more) outbound itinerary, are offers presented for all legs (if available) when checking in at the T-24 window for leg #1 ? In my case, Leg #1 is domestic, Leg #2 is international. All DL metal.
Any anecdotes on these topics would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Apr 10, 2019, 10:40 am
#4466
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Apparently, 4,000 people a day are stupid enough to pay the up-sell offers we mock.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/bad-news-free-delta-upgrades/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/bad-news-free-delta-upgrades/
Apr 10, 2019, 10:44 am
#4467
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,309
Apparently, 4,000 people a day are stupid enough to pay the up-sell offers we mock.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/bad-news-free-delta-upgrades/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/bad-news-free-delta-upgrades/
Apr 10, 2019, 10:47 am
#4468
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: PDX
Programs: AS MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 2,329
I wonder if these are people with hundreds of thousands (or millions) of miles, people who have a modest number, perhaps from a credit card bonus, and are excited about the opportunity to fly first, or a mix of both...
Apr 10, 2019, 10:51 am
#4469
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SE MI
Programs: DL SM, DL Amex Plat, Hilton Silver
Posts: 247
I for one am curious about a cash FCM offer in this case.
Apr 10, 2019, 1:05 pm
#4470
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: WAS
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Posts: 18,925
Apparently, 4,000 people a day are stupid enough to pay the up-sell offers we mock.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/bad-news-free-delta-upgrades/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/bad-news-free-delta-upgrades/