AZFlyer

I am listed for SFO-NRT and SFO-KIX, and both of those flights show biz and first wide open, though with Y class pretty much booked solid.

The delta flight out of SFO is actually operated by NW (techinically Delta, I guess) on an A330 to NRT.

Have you been to Japan before? This will be my first trip there...I bought a JR Pass and have been pouring over the insanely detailed train system they have there, trying to figure out the best way to get to my hotel...then I discovered Hyperdia, which is a huge help.

kalyx522

I see, I misunderstood your definition of "nonreving." I guess what you are doing is nonreving too.
yeah, I saw that too, about the loads.... I'm not leaving for another month and a half and the coach class is already booked solid! As in, 192 out of 196 seats booked! That was quite surprising. I am just hoping that the first/business doesn't get booked solid as well since they are so expensive. although, on one of the flights I was looking at, business was already 2/3 full.
This is my first time as well but I will be with a native companion so I am lucky not to have to worry about the details. Just trying to learn some basic Japanese though so I don't look too stupid.

kalyx522

Slice, I would have to disagree with you here.. I wasn't even thinking of jumpseating when a friend actually suggested it.. he often jumpseats to Asia, and he told me that United has given him first several times. The flight crew of course, not the gate agent. So, I guess it all depends on how much they like you once you go up there.

kalyx522

wow, so you could buy a zed fare and the upgrade to business is free... is that what you are saying? how much is a zed fare to nrt or kix, do you know? i am just trying to figure out the cheapest way to get there, with the highest chance of being upgraded (it's a looong flight!). so far for me, the cheapest way would be to jumpseat, but the chance of upgrade is iffy. nonreving is a sure bet since i will get the first class seat as long as the seat is open.. but it is a lot more $.... i mean obviously $400 is a lot less than $12,000 or whatever first class to japan costs.. so it is still an awesome deal, but i am on regional FO pay after all.

and a delta employee recently told me that the new delta travel policy provides for automatic upgrades for nonrevs, no question asked (as long as there is seat available of course). does anyone know if this applies to jumpseaters as well?

(sorry to hijack your thread AZflyer.)