Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
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If it says "Upgrade Available" it means V>0, so they should be able to confirm upgrades on the new flights immediately. (Unless there's only V1, in which case the non-status companion may have something to do with it.) Do you have their PNR? I would call in. And definitely try to do so before you hit the SDC window of T-3 hours.