Originally Posted by
anon2k2
The only thing I can think of is to call DL and ask to upfare to V or X or whatever the next available bucket is. In the past that worked for me when my work purchased a T fare and I wanted an M so I could do an overseas mileage upgrade.
It seems that upfaring counts as a ticket change:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...l#post27762086
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...c-economy.html
"When flying in Basic Economy, you will not be eligible for:
paid or complimentary upgrades..."