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Dec 13, 2013, 7:02 pm

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Originally Posted by kdragondrummer

This totally affects my loyalty to DL as a PM. Without the opportunity for T-con upgrades - my route is primarily JFK/Cali - there is simply no value for me to direct all my business to DL. At least with SWUs and the smart booking I could get BE occasionally. Now, I'll just shop around for the best price/class ratio, especially with B6 Mint coming.

I have to say though, its liberating not to feel loyal to DL anymore. Now when flying to asia in J I can look at the best option rather than focus only on a DL routing.

There is yet another option-connect in MSP/DTT/SLC/ATL/SEA where fare rules allow it.
(admittedly ATL might not be the best way for upgrades, though at least the chance isn't 0.)

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