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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 1:27 pm
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Originally Posted by GNALUZU
Cent,

I'm trying to figure out what you meant by this. My Delta Platinum status was renewed with the card. As far as I can see, I am platinum just like any other Delta Plat. I would think that butt in seat miles would only matter in a tie breaking situation.

Not sure why you are worried about airlines reading this board either.
He is correct. For example if there is one seat, the elite with the most "butt in seat" miles will be upgraded. It even trumps amount of fare with maybe exception of full (refundable) fare
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