an upgrade to Business Elite - transatlantic?!
Nov 22, 2014, 9:02 pm
#31
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Flying transatlantic tomorrow on DL. Delta.com seat map shows Business Elite at 25 empty seats out of 40. Economy shows 125ish empty out of whatever total.
Obviously some of those will be snatched up by people without seat assignments at check-in, re-routes, global upgrade certificates, mileage upgrades for M-class fares, non-rev employees, etc. But is DL really going to sell 25-odd BE seats over the next 12-18 hours?
I've read about DL offering one-way upgrades for $750 at online check-in, but I didn't get the offer.
Will DL start upgrading medallions on what are normally considered non-upgradeable fares?
Will DL allow the flight to go with, say, 10+ empty BE seats just because?
Seems like a waste if so, especially given that I'm willing to pay to upgrade... if only they'd offer.
Flying transatlantic tomorrow on DL. Delta.com seat map shows Business Elite at 25 empty seats out of 40. Economy shows 125ish empty out of whatever total.
Obviously some of those will be snatched up by people without seat assignments at check-in, re-routes, global upgrade certificates, mileage upgrades for M-class fares, non-rev employees, etc. But is DL really going to sell 25-odd BE seats over the next 12-18 hours?
I've read about DL offering one-way upgrades for $750 at online check-in, but I didn't get the offer.
Will DL start upgrading medallions on what are normally considered non-upgradeable fares?
Will DL allow the flight to go with, say, 10+ empty BE seats just because?
Seems like a waste if so, especially given that I'm willing to pay to upgrade... if only they'd offer.
Yes, DL will allow the flight to go out with empty BE seats.
Nov 22, 2014, 9:14 pm
#32
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Flying transatlantic tomorrow on DL. Delta.com seat map shows Business Elite at 25 empty seats out of 40. Economy shows 125ish empty out of whatever total.
Obviously some of those will be snatched up by people without seat assignments at check-in, re-routes, global upgrade certificates, mileage upgrades for M-class fares, non-rev employees, etc. But is DL really going to sell 25-odd BE seats over the next 12-18 hours?
I've read about DL offering one-way upgrades for $750 at online check-in, but I didn't get the offer.
Will DL start upgrading medallions on what are normally considered non-upgradeable fares?
Will DL allow the flight to go with, say, 10+ empty BE seats just because?
Seems like a waste if so, especially given that I'm willing to pay to upgrade... if only they'd offer.
Flying transatlantic tomorrow on DL. Delta.com seat map shows Business Elite at 25 empty seats out of 40. Economy shows 125ish empty out of whatever total.
Obviously some of those will be snatched up by people without seat assignments at check-in, re-routes, global upgrade certificates, mileage upgrades for M-class fares, non-rev employees, etc. But is DL really going to sell 25-odd BE seats over the next 12-18 hours?
I've read about DL offering one-way upgrades for $750 at online check-in, but I didn't get the offer.
Will DL start upgrading medallions on what are normally considered non-upgradeable fares?
Will DL allow the flight to go with, say, 10+ empty BE seats just because?
Seems like a waste if so, especially given that I'm willing to pay to upgrade... if only they'd offer.
Nov 22, 2014, 10:30 pm
#33
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Nov 23, 2014, 11:25 am
#36
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I am Mr. WFBF, but why on earth would DL lose customers? The Op Up is a great way to handle coach oversells...I wish DL would monetize it, but it serves a function nonetheless.
Nov 23, 2014, 11:37 am
#37
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I almost started my own thread when I found out last night that I had gotten an OpUp on my ATL-JNB leg. I have flown 10 and 12 hour legs in EC this year and don't mind it, but really did like the BizE upgrade last night. Service was very attentive. I always was able to get water when I needed it, and of course lying flat was quite nice when I wanted to sleep. I don't think it is the best Business product on the market, but it certainly is more comfy than coach! The nice thing about it for me is that is also the leg that will put me over from PM to DM when the credit for the flight is applied. And yes, I know I don't get bonus miles for an OpUp, it puts me over on the base miles alone. 
Nov 23, 2014, 11:42 am
#38
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I almost started my own thread when I found out last night that I had gotten an OpUp on my ATL-JNB leg. I have flown 10 and 12 hour legs in EC this year and don't mind it, but really did like the BizE upgrade last night. Service was very attentive. I always was able to get water when I needed it, and of course lying flat was quite nice when I wanted to sleep. I don't think it is the best Business product on the market, but it certainly is more comfy than coach! The nice thing about it for me is that is also the leg that will put me over from PM to DM when the credit for the flight is applied. And yes, I know I don't get bonus miles for an OpUp, it puts me over on the base miles alone.
Nov 23, 2014, 11:53 am
#39
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Dec 19, 2014, 12:19 pm
#40
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So, can someone help me with this one. I am booked on an upcoming JFK-MXP ticket in 'O' fare bucket. What / how do I go about trying to get an upgrade, even if its just to EC? Noob to Delta, so I'm not sure if this question even makes sense.
Dec 19, 2014, 12:28 pm
#41
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You should be able to buy EC seats on the seat map.
Dec 19, 2014, 12:42 pm
#43
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Are you booking this with DL? if so, O class is BE award space, not coach. So your question about EC doesnt make sense. Are you perhaps using codeshare flights or taking a connection somewhere?
Dec 19, 2014, 12:44 pm
#44
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I would have thought so too, but its all greyed out as "unavailable". This seems strange since the flight isn't until late March, and when you do a dummy booking EC seats appear available.
FYI its an O class ticket booked on 006 stock.
FYI its an O class ticket booked on 006 stock.
Last edited by banffflyr; Dec 19, 2014 at 12:45 pm Reason: Add info re: ticket stock
Dec 19, 2014, 12:49 pm
#45
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Something like DL 432 nonstop JFK-MXP in O class would be a BE award ticket.