Originally Posted by
orr333
I know that RU inventory is released at different times. I did not think it applied to Y class fares.
I just booked a trip with my return segments being on Y class. Segment 2 upgraded but 1 did not. I called and they said there is no availability (but 6 seats available in first).
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I know I have zero leg to stand on. Do I?
I'm confused by the second paragraph about Segment 1. Did you write this (a) after booking the tickets but before flying, or (b) after you had already flown Segment 1?
If it's (a), and the flight is still some point off in the future, then you're close to the top of the list for the upgrade (higher medallions on Y fares, medallions using GUC/RUC, and displaced F pax would all be higher than you). It means that you are eligible for the F upgrade
when RU inventory is released. It could be at any time after ticketing and not necessarily at the medallion upgrade window. Of course, if Delta keeps RU=0 until the upgrade list is transferred to the gate, you won't get upgraded until it's a battlefield upgrade. For example, I've had Y fares upgrade pretty much instantly, and others not upgrade for several days. I fortunately have never had to wait for a battlefield upgrade.
On the other hand, if it's (b), you're pretty much SOL.