Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I don't think so because it doesn't mention a purchased FC ticket. For other issues, once one is upgraded, DL (and most US-based carriers at least) is admanent that one is not treated differently from those with purchased FC or BE tickets, possibly with the exclusion of OPUPs. (On NW, the FAs didn't know, although on DL the boarding pass displays the upgrade inventory code but I believe this information is not on the flight manifest.) For example, if one gets a BE upgrade before the gate for JFK-LAX, one has SC access.
Upgraded F pax does not get automatic SC access.
PM or above get SC access when flying into Canada no matter which fare class. Last time I check the parliament buildings were not flying the star and stripes.
If you get upgrade to F on any leg of your flights you get F benefit for the whole itinerary. (3 check bags) Your F upgrade also give you SkyPriority which as a Silver you do not get.