I'm a DM MMiler and I think this SUCKS A$$. I fly JFK-SEA, JFK-LAX all the time and often SDC these routes on the red eyes coming back all the time. Guess I get to fly red eyes in coach now thanks to this.

And what am I missing with these 4 global upgrade certs? They still require YBM fares so why are these any better than me just picking my SWUs under the old program now?

Also curious to know if there is any fine print with AF upgrades? I use the current SWUs to upgrade to O class when flying to Europe. Hoping these wonder-upgrade certs can still be used on AF. Otherwise this whole thing is a bunch of horse crap and Skyteam will be 100% useless vs. just 90% useless.

I'm truly baffled at the regional upgrade certs with almost any fare. It seems inconsistent with their new MQD policy that encourages spending money on higher fares and frankly, if they are treated with higher priority, seems to PUNISH those willing to spend more on higher airfares.

I really cannot fathom flying AA or UA as I truly loathe their hubbing system. So I may need to warm up to discount airliners. I mean, if I'm flying coach, why should do I need to fly it on DL?

So to sum it up - I am not entirely sure why I will be spending $12,500 on DL this year if my higher fare tickets are now going to result in no upgrades on JFK-SEA JFK-LAX routes and the new global upgrade certs still require YBM.