Tighter TCON UG Availability?
Jun 16, 2017, 8:24 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Tighter TCON UG Availability?
I'm curious if others have noticed tighter upgrade availability on the NY/CA TCON routes. I used to be able to use my UG certs pretty easily (with moderate flexibility on dates or times) on these routes, but almost 6 months into this year I haven't been able to find available space at all, even on previously "easy" off peak flights. It's almost like a few years ago when everything went to the gate and there was never any advanced availability.
I've had 4 RUCs waitlisted for so long I don't even remember when I listed them...
I've had 4 RUCs waitlisted for so long I don't even remember when I listed them...
Jun 16, 2017, 9:51 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: DL Diamond; Marriott Silver
Posts: 109
I'm curious if others have noticed tighter upgrade availability on the NY/CA TCON routes. I used to be able to use my UG certs pretty easily (with moderate flexibility on dates or times) on these routes, but almost 6 months into this year I haven't been able to find available space at all, even on previously "easy" off peak flights. It's almost like a few years ago when everything went to the gate and there was never any advanced availability.
I've had 4 RUCs waitlisted for so long I don't even remember when I listed them...
I've had 4 RUCs waitlisted for so long I don't even remember when I listed them...
Jun 16, 2017, 11:42 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM; UA 1K; AA 1MM
Posts: 4,505
I'm new to RUCs, but I'd read here how hard they were to clear on JFK-LAX/SFO (and vice versa) so figured it would never happen. I called earlier this week to waitlist for the redeye LAX-JFK tonight and it cleared when I called. Perhaps an anomaly, or perhaps the late Friday red-eye just isn't popular? This flight does normally seem to be a 75W but is a 764 tonight so that could have helped. Regardless was pleased to have it clear. This may be in no way indicative, however.
Coincidentally, I have a friend flying DL429 JFK-SFO this evening. He does not have RUCs and was lamenting that F went out 'half-empty'.
Coincidentally, I have a friend flying DL429 JFK-SFO this evening. He does not have RUCs and was lamenting that F went out 'half-empty'.
