Does ATL-NRT often weight restrict? Had a friend yesterday that was trying to get on the 744 to NRT and it showed 50 open seats. No nonrevs got on. Is this normal? Is DTW-NRT a better option? What is the best strategy for the return to the US from NRT? Thanks!

That is not normal. Did the gate get in a pinch for time?

So you are saying no non revs what so ever got on?

:D

Yep...weird. Left all 4 non-revs at the gate, 59 empty seats.

None whatsoever. I went back and looked at the cleared list. It showed that there were 2 PSUP's (would guess DHD crew) cleared and 2 revenue upgrades but no nonrevs were assigned seats. It shows 4 nonrevs "awaiting seats" and never cleared. 1 S2, 1 S3, and 2 S4's.

My friend who is a USAirways 76 Capt told me the gate agent announced the flight was "weight restricted and no nonrevs would clear." She was a bit baffled. She and her husband were trying to get to Thailand. They still made it I believe by going the long way around through Europe on Lufthansa. I told her I would research it for her so she could plan their return.

I agree with that. For the longest time I held the same percentage in category, but now im finally moving back. Of course, I used to hold a line on the ER here in ATL, I don't think I've ever been able to hold the ER since being displaced.

I suppose you could ask someone in flight control about the weight restriction. Can't hurt to ask. I have a hard time buying the gate agent's excuse. I wonder if the crew had any idea they were leaving non revs?

Just fyi, next ae is july, small clean up bid.

ACL, you still OK?
 

I missed my weather report yesterday, ACL...you OK? Wouldn't want the 1 year anniversary to pass by when it was sunny and 70 degrees in ATL just a few days after snow!

:D:p

And let's not forget SEA!:eek: