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Old 11-16-2015, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
Dear diary,

I tried so hard to backdoor my B tonight with no luck. I feel rejected and disappointed.
I got tired of always waiting for the Bs as well, and the back door always being shut, so I upgraded. Now I don't have to wait as long, (yea!) But the back door is still a hard thing to navigate, (boo.)

Do you sometimes feel like this is how hard it is to get your bid results?

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Old 11-16-2015, 04:16 AM
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It might be 24 hours after your tickets were booked. I got that message the other day. I think an hour prior I was able to swap out of a middle seat in the back to a middle seat in the back.
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Old 11-16-2015, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob
I got tired of always waiting for the Bs as well, and the back door always being shut, so I upgraded. Now I don't have to wait as long, (yea!) But the back door is still a hard thing to navigate, (boo.)

Do you sometimes feel like this is how hard it is to get your bid results?

Wait.........
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Old 11-16-2015, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
Evidently I don't know how to do it. Tried all day and night to no luck. So first thing this morning I got after it. No luck.

Does anyone know if there is a how to video?
You can read and watch as many videos but in the end it is all about being lucky and good timing
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Old 11-16-2015, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
I was assigned an LAX trip while on ATL reserve today. For my DH out I have the vaunted middle row seat right next to the engines. Travelnet shows a few open seats, but on the check-in web page I am unable to swap seats. Anybody know if there is a specific time where those seats will show open and I can try to swap?
Well, 24 hours prior to departure you have a choice of picking Comfort+, so that may give you a few to choose from - but from my experience, if the seat map shows none open, the chance of being able to move to a different seat is rare. The Travelnet Avail vs Authorized vs Airport Standby list vs reality is a combination that I don't think anyone has been able to crack.

I put my reservation in the Delta app on my phone and check every so often if I'm looking for a better seat. You can't check in on the app, but you can change seats. You can also see whether you are 42/45 for the upgrade or just 40/45.
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Old 11-16-2015, 06:36 AM
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Anyone have a hotel rec near SEATAC?
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Old 11-16-2015, 06:47 AM
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Not sure I am a fan of the back door. Mostly rejected, and often premature. Unless you're the first one in the backdoor and you can tell all your buddies, you get the same results as the front door.
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Old 11-16-2015, 06:52 AM
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Speaking of backdoor ...
https://youtu.be/nhtFdnPLVu4
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Old 11-16-2015, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RetiredFTS
Anyone have a hotel rec near SEATAC?
It's been a couple years but Holiday Inn Renton used to give us a good crew rate and van service.
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Old 11-16-2015, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by RetiredFTS
Speaking of backdoor ...
I saw your post and assumed you meant this one....

"Think outside the box!"

(CAUTION: The audio portion may be NSFW....)

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