Originally Posted by
greathustle
- If there is no G inventory but I want to call in for a mileage upgrade, can I waitlist?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
greathustle
- If I do waitlist and it fails to clear prior to the complimentary medallion windows, do mileage upgrades have priority over the complimentary upgrades?
Sort of... those waitlisting for G or Z do have priority over V or X.
Originally Posted by
greathustle
- If there is priority for mileage upgrades on the waitlist, how close to flight time can I call it in? Inside 24 hours?
To answer and clarify the "Sort of..." answer above: if G or Z don't open up prior to day of departure, and that usually means V or X don't either, it ends up being a "battlefield upgrade" processed at the gate. You will be automatically added to the airport standby list at time of check-in and you will have priority over those looking for complimentary upgrades... if you have an SWU. See, technically, you can't standby for an upgrade at the gate with miles, only an SWU.
Originally Posted by
greathustle
- Any tips for upgrading SFO-ATL-SFO on the Monday AM/Thursday PM schedule? I am batting 2 for 6 in my first 3 weeks of flying on Delta
That's one of the worst (certainly top 10) flights to try to get an upgrade on. Tips? Earn DM status; buy the most expensive ticket you can afford and get an AMEX reserve - or change your workdays and fly Wednesday to Saturday.