Gate advertisement....buy first class?
Dec 27, 2011, 8:10 am
#1
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Gate advertisement....buy first class?
Waiting for a flight at msp and just noticed there is a new advertisement on the screen for people to buy first class for $75. Is this new? I have not seen this before.
Dec 27, 2011, 8:13 am
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It's been a long time, but I've seen this happen in the past - usually all Medallions had been upgraded and there were still empty seats available up front. It often required a K fare or higher.
Dec 27, 2011, 8:17 am
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IF they follow the rules, no Medallions are harmed.
If you observe otherwise, report it here.
Dec 27, 2011, 8:24 am
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Dec 27, 2011, 9:08 am
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It amazes me as well people pay it. I have seen people pay $50 for ORD/DTW in the past. Assuming you get a PDB on the flight (which is very hit/miss on that route) there is only enough time for 1 drink in the air and no meal service and it's only about 40 to 45 minutes gate to gate.
Dec 27, 2011, 9:19 am
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It's the same standby upgrade program that's been there for years, the agent has to manually select and show that screen on GIDS, and then if you want an F seat, if there is one available you swipe your CC with the agent and if you board in F then you get charged. If not, then you don't.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:33 am
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It's pretty unusual for the F cabin not to fill with elites. I've seen it a few times, most recently a year ago on a morning flight from FLL to DTW. IIRC, 5 or 6 F seats were sold at $75-100 each, and the F cabin went out full.