Originally Posted by
davetravels
Why would a DM think getting an UG is strange? What's the route?

Because I've never been upgraded with Delta at the time of check in (I do still miss the "Would you like to be upgraded" message that NWA used to give). Especially these days. There were only 2 seats available at the time. Based on Delta's current business practices you don't think it is strange that they wouldn't have held onto that seat for 24 hours to see if they could sell it?