Originally Posted by
jdrtravel
I really think that we are still going to see upgrades on this route, just less of them and they will be op-ups, not medallion upgrades. Delta can oversell coach and not IDB by giving an op-up to a Y pax. I think this will happen all the time-- why would Delta leave money on the table...if someone wants to buy a last minute expensive coach fare but coach is sold out, DL can sell it and upgrade a person.
Probably the upgrade list will be the same, but just not public, and will only be used to make room for to board all coach pax rather than fill BE. So, in other words, I would expect a few diamonds to get upgraded on most flights.
This is quite possible. But then it turns into the chocolates for the gate agent game.
On the other hand, I am really not understanding why Delta is setting up a system where BE seats will be empty. The only way this makes sense is if they free up more seats for miles upgrades or are planning on instituting a purchase upgrade at check-in option.