Originally Posted by
lsugolfer
Zing!
Now this has me thinking. Would DL have an advantage over the competition if they did complementary upgrades for all SM members based on availability? Or would it just be one big clusterfrick.
I'd imagine it would be rare...
1. it would be so very infrequent
2. it could reduce incentives for SM members to become elite.
Originally Posted by
lsugolfer
This is true.
I'm guessing it would just be one more headache for DL to upgrade the PAX with 22,000 MQM's this year who's travelling on a T fare if seats were available. Basically I'm talking about ridding the airline of the purchased upgrades.
3. i don't think the GA can easily see account data beyond elite status.
4. why would DL want to get rid of purchased upgrades to give away the FC seats for free to those who aren't FF?
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in short, don't hope. the only chance is an OPUP if coach is still oversold after all of the categories mentioned above have been moved to FC and, in that case, fare class is likely to matter more than simply having signed up for a SM number. you should plan to enjoy your coach seat.