So I have a trip to BCN next month. Checked flights, and DL wants 6.4k, same as the other 'primary' carriers. End up finding Aer Lingus has a routing for less than half the price and with their new lie-flat config so end up booking on them. Can't justify spending another 3.3k for DL.

Really annoying thing is its a month out from the trip, and the DL J cabin is almost entirely empty (not just the seat map, they've only sold a handful up front). I would've booked the currently going coach fare for 1300 and used my GUCs, but no upgrade space available. Its low season, empty cabin, but no upgrade inventory. Crappy

Hoping I don't regret flying on EI...