Matthew, They start to do this long time ago. Not only that, but they are also selling upgrades to econ plus for regular folk when the airplane is not that full. BAHA Fan of not commuting anymore -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Matthew Montano Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 1:21 PM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: United "Upgrades" at Easy Check-In Either United has been doing it all along, or it's new. Used the Easy-Check-In kiosk for my Tuesday before Thanksgiving afternoon flight from Dallas through Chicago to Vancouver. It offered me a first class upgrade from Chicago to Vancouver for the bargain basement price of $220USD. Neat! Additionally, the the security line up at DFW was the SHORTEST I've ever seen it, and the plane seat-map shows only about half full. For the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I'm rather shocked how empty the airport and my flight actually is. Better check the calendar. Matthew