Official schedule extension prediction thread
Jul 6, 2006, 9:13 pm
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Originally Posted by nsx
This thread is for speculation, and the FAQ is for historical data. Since this is the official prediction thread, please keep it on topic. Non-official threads on this forum are free to wander.
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Jul 8, 2006, 7:50 am
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Originally Posted by nsx
This thread is for speculation, and the FAQ is for historical data. Since this is the official prediction thread, please keep it on topic. Non-official threads on this forum are free to wander.
Jul 8, 2006, 7:31 pm
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No need for stress. I was just pointing out that if you want history, it's all in the FAQ. If you want a prediction, look in this thread or make a post recapping that history and requesting a prediction and rationale for why it might be different this year. Personally, I'm surprised that so few people are choosing to offer predictions. I mean, serious bragging rights are at stake. 
Jul 9, 2006, 5:37 pm
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Originally Posted by forgiveomatic
I know that soon the next schedule block should open up for November till maybe mid December but how far into December do they traditionally go?
Mar 13/03 - open to Sep 8/03
May 14/03 - open to Oct 24/03
June 26/03 - open to Dec 13/03
July 24/03 - open to Jan 16/04
Sep 19/03 - open to Mar 6/04
Oct 16/03 - open to April 2/04
Dec 11/03 - open to May 8/04
Jan 13/04 - open to Jun 11/04
Feb 13/04 - open to Aug 7/04
Mar 25/04 - open to Sep 13/04
May 5/04 - open to Oct 29/04
July 15/04 - open to Dec 11/04
July 29/04 - open to Jan 14/05
Sept 23/04 - open to Mar 3/05
Oct 22/04 - open to April 1/05
Dec 9/04 – open to Jun 6/05
Feb 18/05 – open to Aug 3/05
Mar 17/05 – open to Sept 12/05
May 12/05 - open to Oct 28/05
July 15/05 - open to Dec 12/05
Aug 18/05 - open to Jan 9/06
Sept 26/05 - open to Feb 3/06 horizon shrink likely due to MSY replanning
Oct 27/05 - open to Mar 31/06
Dec 20/05 - open to Jun 9/06
Feb 23/06 - open to Aug 3/06
Mar 30/06 - open to Sep 10/06
May 26/06 - open to Oct 27/06
The "open to" part should answer your question. If you have a suggestion for making the FAQ information easier to interpret, I'd like to hear it.
Jul 9, 2006, 8:32 pm
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Originally Posted by nsx
I don't want to seem harsh, but all historical information is already in the FAQ and there simply isn't any more history available. For everyone who doesn't want to look there for whatever reason, here is a copy and paste:
Feb 23/06 - open to Aug 3/06
Mar 30/06 - open to Sep 10/06
May 26/06 - open to Oct 27/06
The "open to" part should answer your question. If you have a suggestion for making the FAQ information easier to interpret, I'd like to hear it.
Feb 23/06 - open to Aug 3/06
Mar 30/06 - open to Sep 10/06
May 26/06 - open to Oct 27/06
The "open to" part should answer your question. If you have a suggestion for making the FAQ information easier to interpret, I'd like to hear it.
I tried to read the FAQ, I really did. I went through all of the 14 or so points and the link seemed to take me back to this message a few different times, but I did try.
As far as making it easier..... couldn't begin to come up with something that would work on the scale of Flyertalk. I just appreciate the fact that someone out there has a clue.
Thanks
Edited after finding there are 3 pages to this posting. When I got to the ads I stopped figuring I was at the end. My mistake.... I am sorry. Thank you for showing me life goes on to page 2.
Jul 11, 2006, 7:18 am
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Originally Posted by SAPMAN
If the past is any indication, the next schedule extension should be about July 13th -- opening up the schedule to about 14 December.
This is an important one as it will open the Thanksgiving period up, the toughest time to get good fares and schedules --- and the all important Award travel.
This is an important one as it will open the Thanksgiving period up, the toughest time to get good fares and schedules --- and the all important Award travel.
Jul 11, 2006, 7:30 am
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OK, FTers... have your dates ready for booking - and checking things out.
Let's see if the NEW Awards (remember no blackouts) have availability around the Thanksgiving holiday. Usually day before and weekend after are impossible to get. Then report back.
Let's see if the NEW Awards (remember no blackouts) have availability around the Thanksgiving holiday. Usually day before and weekend after are impossible to get. Then report back.
Jul 12, 2006, 2:28 pm
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Another good sign is the Washington Post story from earlier in the week saying that IAD fall destinations would be announced later this week. That probably means IAD schedules and fares too. Tomorrow is Thursday, so we shall see...
Jul 13, 2006, 1:35 am
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Originally Posted by aviationkiwi
I also concur on the tomorrow schedule extension.
Last edited by bryanw20; Jul 13, 2006 at 1:58 am