UA SFO-AMS Half flight empty but no Business Saver
May 2, 2019, 12:13 pm
#18
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It appears IM is not releasing any J- u/g and awards, pending input of empirical data.
This might be the updated approach on new-launched routes.
Data point: IAD-AMS today
This might be the updated approach on new-launched routes.
Data point: IAD-AMS today
- J7
- JN7
- C7
- D7
- Z7
- ZN7
- P7
- PN5
- PZ5
- IN5
- I5
Last edited by cesco.g; May 2, 2019 at 12:18 pm Reason: added detail IAD-AMS data point
May 2, 2019, 12:35 pm
#19
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What would the rationale be tho for retaining award space inventory on newly launched routes vs established routes?
May 2, 2019, 12:40 pm
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May 2, 2019, 12:44 pm
#22
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Except, I don't think it really does anything of the sort, because they're going to clear upgrades anyway, and anyone who had booked economy saver (which is wide open) could waitlist for I and expect to clear also.
The only caveat is that waitlist requests aren't allowed within 24 hours of departure, but if you wanted to take a chance on tomorrow's flight, you could (although tomorrow's flight is booked 42/48).
I think it's just an oversight on the part of revenue management.
The only caveat is that waitlist requests aren't allowed within 24 hours of departure, but if you wanted to take a chance on tomorrow's flight, you could (although tomorrow's flight is booked 42/48).
I think it's just an oversight on the part of revenue management.
May 2, 2019, 12:44 pm
#23
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Maybe they wait until they have historical data on how many last minute seats they sell before releasing. Seems a bit heavy handed though?
May 2, 2019, 12:47 pm
#24
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it's a shame tho as I have some miles burnin in my pocket and want to to europe on a 787 or a350
May 2, 2019, 12:49 pm
#25
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Bad programming says "so you're saying there's a chance?"
May 2, 2019, 12:50 pm
#26
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i wonder if they'll open up at t-2
May 2, 2019, 12:52 pm
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May 2, 2019, 1:05 pm
#28
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No, cheap programming says, "can we just add a rule that PZ=0 on this route"? Much easier than trying to load-balance.