Upgrade/Standby Waitlists [Merged] (Updated 2009)
Jul 25, 2008 | 12:12 pm
#46
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As a GS on a full fare ticket, I did not clear two IAD-LAX flights in a row. I was BP5 and lots of even no status BP1's ahead of me.
Jul 25, 2008 | 2:47 pm
#47
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Ummm you were BP5B correct? At a hub like ORD, even ma or pa kettle will misconect with no status and trump you as a BP5A.
Jul 25, 2008 | 3:55 pm
#48
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Not only have I been #1 after F checked in full, but in the most recent case the flight was then delayed by 90 minutes and I got to watch the screen flaunt it in my face over, and over, and over, and over.......
Jul 25, 2008 | 4:34 pm
#49
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As they should be, that's the purpose of assigning a priority. BP1's have purchased a ticket for that flight, status doesn't (and shouldn't) mean a BP1 goes lower than BP5.
Jul 25, 2008 | 5:01 pm
#50
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Yea. I agree. Was just pointing out to the OP that it is easy to drop down a list fast if there are other issues.
Aug 21, 2008 | 4:45 pm
#51
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No more BP5A and B?
Maybe I'm going nuts or have not been on standby for a long time, but I thought the BP5 list was broken into two parts. BP5A for disserviced/misconnected passengers and then BP5B for those who are just stand-bying. My recent waitlist card just shows BP5 is there no such thing as an A list anymore?
Aug 21, 2008 | 5:13 pm
#52
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Maybe I'm going nuts or have not been on standby for a long time, but I thought the BP5 list was broken into two parts. BP5A for disserviced/misconnected passengers and then BP5B for those who are just stand-bying. My recent waitlist card just shows BP5 is there no such thing as an A list anymore?
Aug 21, 2008 | 5:17 pm
#53
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I don't recall Departure Management cards using the sub-letter -- just BP5.
Aug 21, 2008 | 5:27 pm
#54
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Aug 21, 2008 | 7:10 pm
#56
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Yes, there is actually BP5A, B, C, D
Aug 22, 2008 | 12:46 am
#57
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So pretty much you just have to take their word to see whether you were placed on the correct BP5 list? Ah well, I remember sweet talking/correcting GAs in the past who put me on the wrong list.
Dec 30, 2008 | 9:21 am
#58
Join Date: Dec 2008
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As an FYI/addition to the list, there is apparently also a BP0 - didn't see that mentioned anywhere. I'm on that right now as a result of having a confirmed and checked-in seat on a flight that has had an equipment downgrade. Cannot get a new seat assigned online or by calling, even though the agent says the flight (post downgauge) is not full.
Jun 12, 2009 | 3:34 pm
#59
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What is a 5A priority Standby list?
Totally Confused....I was first on the standby and the GA went ahead and put 2 pax ahead of me: citing UA had inconvienced them and they had to put them on a 5A list. I was on 5B list. I literally saw my name go from 1 to 3. What's the deal with this? I confirmed that the other pax (party of 2) had no status.
Jun 12, 2009 | 3:41 pm
#60
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BP5A is for disserviced passengers - for example, people who got involuntarily bumped off another flight or whose flight delays caused them to miss a connection.