Originally Posted by
jcountry
The only way it can work:
You’d have an elite senior segment who could reliably get a Jumpseat several days out. And we all know none of them would cancel that reservation if they made alternate plans.
So in places with lots and lots of jumpseaters (like PIT) you’d have maybe the top 30% who could actually commute. The rest would have to move or drive.
If what you say is true, and 70% of commuters won't be able to get a js by booking four or more days in advance, a FCFS system won't change that it will just change who can get the js.
Honestly the hybrid isn't that big of a deal BUT no one has ever explained how it would be "awarded". That was my issue with it. It would be such a convoluted mess to implement.