Originally Posted by
PV_Premier
The only place UA has an advantage is on INTL upgrades, but that gap is closing quickly...UA still ahead due to the ability to use GPU on LH flights and now confirm them in advance.
FYI, DL's GPUs can also be used to upgrade on AF (transatlantic only) and KL (worldwide), confirmable in advance if available.
Originally Posted by HitAndRun
I don't know if Delta has viable presence at LGA as I fly into JFK when visiting New York so that is definitely a consideration which may make above points moot. .
Delta is the largest operator at LGA currently, with about 275 daily flights; they have about 200 daily flights at JFK during peak summer season.
Originally Posted by WR Cage
3) DL uses RJs (including large E175) in Western USA more than UA uses small RJs. If you find yourself slying out of SLC or SEA; these are heavy RJ ops locations. .
Though all of DL's RJs out of LAX and SEA are all 2-class aircraft and many of them (out of SEA especially) are easy elite upgrades...