LAX-HND payload optimization non rev travel

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05-22-2018, 02:29 PM

Deltadaddy

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LAX-HND payload optimization non rev travel

I am the son of a retired pilot (S3B) and am looking to fly from Lax to Haneda in late June along with my daughter who would be using a buddy pass. I'm wondering if anybody has experience with this flight and the likelihood of getting bumped due to payload optimization. When trying to book the flight on travel net I get this pop up. "Flights from LAX-HND are sometimes payload optimized. Even though seats may show available, nonrevenue travelers may not be boarded or may be downgraded"

Thanks in advance!

05-22-2018, 02:35 PM

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How old are you? Your travel pass benefits end at age 18 unless you're in college and then I think they can only be extended to 23.

05-22-2018, 02:54 PM

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How old are you? Your travel pass benefits end at age 18 unless you're in college and then I think they can only be extended to 23.

I am 37 and am still able to ride on my mother's Delta bennies (she is a retired red coat). You pay a "yield fare" after the age of 23, which is typically 100-150 bucks for an international flight. To answer the original question, I don't think you will have an issue with the payload. I non-rev on DAL quite a bit internationally, and the "sometimes" language can be translated as "once in a blue moon". If you see "often" or "frequently" I would be more hesitant. I have done LAX-HND twice with the girlfriend (we were S3C as I worked for a Delta Connection carrier at the time) and got Delta One both times. I like HND as the SB loads seem to be much lighter than NRT. Good luck and feel free to PM me with any questions!

05-22-2018, 03:30 PM

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How old are you? Your travel pass benefits end at age 18 unless you're in college and then I think they can only be extended to 23.

Incorrect, you keep travel benefits but downgrade to a S3B and pay a yield fare.
To the OP’s original question going to HND should not be a problem. Coming back can be more of a issue. Look in travelnet and check a couple of different days.