[PHXFlyer]

You've never rented a car and when you went to pick it up were told the class of vehicle you rented wasn't available? Unless I need more room for a specific reason I always rent the lowest or next to lowest economy class vehicle and nearly half the time they will be out of them and have to give me a free upgrade to a sedan or SUV. It's a great way of gaming the system for free upgrades as much as volunteering your seat in an oversale is a great way of getting free travel.

Next week I'll be flying three segments out and three segments back on the two busiest days of the travel holiday. I did so intentionally to increase my chances of getting a bump. I also intentionally booked the last flight out of Las Vegas on the trip home so I might be forced into an overnight stay there. A free hotel room in Vegas is just the break I'll need after spending 4 days with the parents et al!