This is a question regarding confirmation of waitlisted tickets and the prediction results posted in this forum. 90% of the predictions say my ticket for 4 passengers from Bangalore to Kopargaon in Karnataka Express (12627) for Mar 7, 2012 will get confirmed. But still (just 3 days before travel) the ticket is WL 14 to WL 17 in 3 AC.
1. Normally when do such PQWL tickets get confirmed? Is it just during chart preparation or earlier?
2. Can I take the risk of not trying for tatkal tickets?
3....
more... If it gets partially confirmed, say for 2 passengers, what will be the case? Will the other 2 non-confirmed passengers be allowed to board the train as partial WL ticket?
Your responses are most appreciated. Please advise.