Jetblue Upgrades
Jul 25, 2016 | 11:08 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: IAD, DCA, ORD, IND
Programs: TrueBlue, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 365
Standbys, deadheads, nonrevs, etc- but you're right in that they do not overbook- they still have a very generous overbooking compensation.
Jul 25, 2016 | 11:49 pm
#17
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: GE
Posts: 247
I have seen B6 GA try to upsell EMS immediately prior to departure (sometimes at a discount) but rare that they will move someone for free. Practically the only time anyone gets EMS for free is when the FA has to move someone from the exit row.
It is much more common that if there is a lot of room open up front, the B6 GA or FA will move people around so the middles are empty.
I have been on quite a few completely full B6 flights and have not ever seen anyone bumped involuntarily. I think it is less likely than certain other airlines because B6 allows seat selection for free and so almost everyone has seat assignment on check in anyway, making it more difficult for overbookings to happen.
It is much more common that if there is a lot of room open up front, the B6 GA or FA will move people around so the middles are empty.
Originally Posted by dw
Normally I would assume as op-ups when coach is oversold, but I thought B6 does not overbook? Are these in situations where coach is full and they are trying to accommodate standbys?
Jul 26, 2016 | 4:17 am
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
I have been on quite a few completely full B6 flights and have not ever seen anyone bumped involuntarily. I think it is less likely than certain other airlines because B6 allows seat selection for free and so almost everyone has seat assignment on check in anyway, making it more difficult for overbookings to happen.
Jul 26, 2016 | 7:14 am
#19
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: IAD, DCA, ORD, IND
Programs: TrueBlue, Rapid Rewards
Posts: 365
I have seen B6 GA try to upsell EMS immediately prior to departure (sometimes at a discount) but rare that they will move someone for free. Practically the only time anyone gets EMS for free is when the FA has to move someone from the exit row.
It is much more common that if there is a lot of room open up front, the B6 GA or FA will move people around so the middles are empty.
I have been on quite a few completely full B6 flights and have not ever seen anyone bumped involuntarily. I think it is less likely than certain other airlines because B6 allows seat selection for free and so almost everyone has seat assignment on check in anyway, making it more difficult for overbookings to happen.
It is much more common that if there is a lot of room open up front, the B6 GA or FA will move people around so the middles are empty.
I have been on quite a few completely full B6 flights and have not ever seen anyone bumped involuntarily. I think it is less likely than certain other airlines because B6 allows seat selection for free and so almost everyone has seat assignment on check in anyway, making it more difficult for overbookings to happen.
- BOS, IAD, DCA, TPA, JFK GA have all bumped me up for free- even on non-full flights. I'm mainly on the 190, so no middle seats there. Most of these were just to EMS, but I flew mint for free back in 2014. Politeness and kindness go a long way in today's world.
Jul 26, 2016 | 12:03 pm
#22
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
Last time I did it after OLCI the res agent had to undo my check-in and process the EMS purchase. So, yeah, try to make that decision before you check in to save some hassle.
Jul 26, 2016 | 11:28 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: GE
Posts: 247
Originally Posted by sbm12
As a matter of policy B6 does not overbook flights. Has nothing to do with seat assignments or not.
Originally Posted by Orwaid
Not to MINT, but certainly to an EMS seat. Also, the cost in points is a far better value than paying for it in cash. Just know that you have to do it in advance -- I don't think you can do it when you check-in.
Also, it sucks that EMS doesn't give more base points. I can't fly enough B6 to earn mosaic directly but would pay EMS to push me over.
Jul 27, 2016 | 12:31 am
#24
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,704
HI -
Not sure -- I have been Mosaic for 5 years now. But I think the answer is no, only Mosaics can upgrade with points, and it needs to be done before you check in.
Also, the cash prices fluctuate all over the place. I was told that it is based on demand and not solely a function of distance, fare paid, etc.
Not sure -- I have been Mosaic for 5 years now. But I think the answer is no, only Mosaics can upgrade with points, and it needs to be done before you check in.
Also, the cash prices fluctuate all over the place. I was told that it is based on demand and not solely a function of distance, fare paid, etc.
Jul 27, 2016 | 1:17 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Los Angeles and NYC
Programs: True Blue Mosaic,Elevate Gold
Posts: 70
But it can only be done at the airport, not over the phone/web, like the VX 24 hour upgrade policy.
I have done it twice. Once I asked the counter agent during checkin and got it for the $499. The other time, the gate agent was announcing the upgrade option and was actively trying to sell it and I got it for the $499.
Jul 28, 2016 | 1:40 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: GE
Posts: 247
Thanks. One more question, can mosaic upgrade everyone else on their PNR to EMS with points? Or is it only the traveler with mosaic?
If so I could become VERY popular very fast on my business trips if I got mosaic status...
If so I could become VERY popular very fast on my business trips if I got mosaic status...
Jul 28, 2016 | 10:37 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,704
Hi -
Again, I am not 100% sure of this. But, I know that 2 free bags applies to everyone in the same PNR of a Mosaic. Also, change fee waivers apply to everyone in the same PNR of a Mosaic (which will help you with your CFO, if not your business partners). I am guessing that if you have 4 people in your PNR and you're Mosaic, the system will let you purchase EMS seats for all four with points.
Again, I am not 100% sure of this. But, I know that 2 free bags applies to everyone in the same PNR of a Mosaic. Also, change fee waivers apply to everyone in the same PNR of a Mosaic (which will help you with your CFO, if not your business partners). I am guessing that if you have 4 people in your PNR and you're Mosaic, the system will let you purchase EMS seats for all four with points.
Last edited by Orwaid; Jul 28, 2016 at 10:49 am
Jul 28, 2016 | 5:19 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NYC,MIA,XFL
Programs: AA EXP, B6 Mosaic, DL PM
Posts: 863
Yes. Definitely can. Only with points from the mosaic's account
