upgrades at the window
Jul 2, 2011 | 11:00 am
#31
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Jul 2, 2011 | 11:40 am
#32
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There's always the brute-force method to find V inventory:
1) Go to dl.com
2) Make sure you're logged in
3) Advanced Search for full Y fares
4) # of passengers = 1
5) Review results. "Upgrade Available"? V>=1. "Upgrade Eligible"? V=0
6) Repeat search with n+1 passengers until "Available" changes to "Eligible", n-1 = V
1) Go to dl.com
2) Make sure you're logged in
3) Advanced Search for full Y fares
4) # of passengers = 1
5) Review results. "Upgrade Available"? V>=1. "Upgrade Eligible"? V=0
6) Repeat search with n+1 passengers until "Available" changes to "Eligible", n-1 = V
Jul 2, 2011 | 1:22 pm
#34
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
I doubt it is FCM, more likely holding back seats on holiday weekend. Same as how they jack gas prices. If it was my business I would do the same. It caused me to sit in back on my thurs flight but I am not going to get bent about it.
Jul 3, 2011 | 11:29 am
#36
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: PA, NJ
Programs: DL FO MM, AA EXP MM, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 282
I agree with the idea on the possibility of holding back seats on a holiday weekend, my outbound (PHL - ATL) on 7-5 just cleared this morning, but my return on 7-7 cleared seven days out, have never seen that before.