Chances of an UC no-show becoming a G?

Heading to MIA in a bit for VS6 and it seems it's a pretty full flight - especially in UC. BUT, always in search of a miracle for those elusive Gs at the airport, what would the chances be of a no-show in UC being turned into a G? Would it turn into a revenue seat first then miles or just go to an Op-Up at the gate?

I would think it is far more likely to stay an empty seat or go to the highest bidder to ask at the right time.

[Neil]

It really isn't that simple, there are so many variables that I don't think there is a straight answer anyone would be able to give you.

Definitely ask as a full flight with space, however it became available, in UC, might mean they have to do op-ups so an offer of some miles might be well received.

At the moment it doesn't look like there's anything available - But I'll certainly ask! What's best - at ticketing or at check-in?

I'd ask at check-in.

My experience at the US airports is they're usually happy to sell an upgrade if there are still unsold seats. But of course is the flight is officially full they won't know if there are any no-shows until check-in closes, by which time you'll be in departures.

Op-ups are rare but if they do happen it's normally at the gate when boarding, when they know exactly how many pax have shown up.

Well what do you know - 4 no shows and a pax downgraded from UC to PE and I bagged myself 23G in UC! Always worth an ask! Thanks for the advice all!

Well what do you know - 4 no shows and a pax downgraded from UC to PE and I bagged myself 23G in UC! Always worth an ask! Thanks for the advice all!

Brilliant news, what was the cost if you dont mind me asking?

Well what do you know - 4 no shows and a pax downgraded from UC to PE and I bagged myself 23G in UC! Always worth an ask! Thanks for the advice all!

I get no shows, but downgrading ?!?!?!

Well what do you know - 4 no shows and a pax downgraded from UC to PE and I bagged myself 23G in UC! Always worth an ask! Thanks for the advice all!

I get no shows, but downgrading ?!?!?!

According to ticketing, UC was full and someone got moved down. I'm not entirely sure that was the case - perhaps 2 pax and one was in PE and one in UC and decided to come down?

Upgrade was $93 plus 12500 miles.

According to ticketing, UC was full and someone got moved down. I'm not entirely sure that was the case - perhaps 2 pax and one was in PE and one in UC and decided to come down?

Upgrade was $93 plus 12500 miles.

Hopefully a voluntary downgrade, otherwise if I were you I'd be watching your back....