You were actually talking about both, I just addressed the one.
As for the dude in first class in this story. Why can’t they tell him before he gets on the plane and checks in his luggage? Why do they wait for people to check in and sit down then tell them?
Because they want his Money. Then Screw him!
>>You were actually talking about both, I just addressed the one.<<
No, I was only speaking of this one case. I said specifically 1st can be bumped by higher priority and I had seen it.
>>As for the dude in first class in this story. Why can’t they tell him before he gets on the plane and checks in his luggage? Why do they wait for people to check in and sit down then tell them?<<
The article (which you posted BTW) said they had to change equipment. When this happens, the computer reassigns seats based on an algorithm no one will admit to. So they don’t know until the seats are both assigned AND FILLED since here are still no-shows up to the moment of boarding.
Thus, the request after seating.
I have nearly 3 million real miles BTW. All North America. That is a LOT of flights. I have seen it all.