Originally Posted by
hfly
Allowing PMU use on L's or T's whatever is a very very BAD idea, I have NEVER EVER been in support of it. I have always believed, especially over the last 18 months that they should drop the fare classes by a notch or two, but that is it. Ever talk to AA FF's, other than those that are just trying to win an argument on FT, you will find that many complain that they are never available. I fully agree that upgradable fares SHOULD cost two or three times the lowest possible fare, I have no problems with it, and that is the way it was for years. I have a problem when the cheapest M fare costs 4 or 5 times the cheapest available fare now, when the differential used to only be 2x.
You do realize that the minumum fare class is not relevant...? Currently, many flights have M class tickets available for purchase but no Z inventory. Following recent "enhancements" it is very possible that DL will "give back" the ability to upgrade from a T class, but severely restrict the Z upgrades on any particular flight - thus even more limiting the usefullness of the PMU. Or, limit the inventory until such time as only M class and above are available for purchase. Pardon my skepticism.