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Jan 12, 2019, 7:06 am

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Originally Posted by milohoss

So... long time Delta Gold making a transition due to a move to an AA hub. I'm scared!!!

Anyway, these 500 mile certificates.

Question one: It's not possible to use any less than 2 of them because you always get the first 500mi free... right? So I can either use ZERO for a 400 mile flight or TWO for an 800 mile flight. It's not possible to use just one... is that right?

Question two: make me love these things. I'm used to being upgraded for free about 50% of the time on Delta. Paying with these certs sounds horrible. Convince me I'm wrong!

You'll never use just one to upgrade yourself. But if you're traveling with a non-elite companion on a short flight, and upgrading you both with your status, then their upgrade won't be complimentary, so that will cost you one upgrade.