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Mar 25, 2010 | 4:30 pm

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Originally Posted by MikeyZBT

So, I think the follow-up to your original question is...

Yes, what you are thinking is correct. If you are booked in "Y" and not immediately upgraded, that means the advanced upgrade fare class (either V or X depending on the flight) is 0 and you'll likely have to wait and see how you stand at the airport.

I do believe, however, that as a Y passenger, you'll be very high on the list regardless of your medallion status... Someone might want to verify that.

All correct. Just remember that with DL, "Y" fare upgrade requests are not classified by elite status but rather by request time. So if a lower level elite purchased a "Y" fare before you, they will be listed at a higher priority on the upgrade standby list.

-RM

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