Originally Posted by
mattp1987
I wouldn’t even mention that the flight is Delta One when talking to the agent. I’d just say that your connection in LAX was reduced below 40 minutes and you were hoping to switch to a more reasonable connection (if they give push back this is when I’d mention breaking MCT). Then spoon feed the agent your desired flight numbers. Make it easy for them to say yes.
SUCCESS!!!! Followed your instructions and the schedule change agent moved us to the nonstop from ATL-HNL and back in D1 cabin!! We are so excited. Thank you so much for your help. Peace of mind is back!!
Edit to add: Just wanted to add something here. My biggest worry was not moving to the nonstop but moving into a different cabin/class of service. Turns out it was the opposite. The agent said she would have to get a supervisor on the phone because she would have to "finagle" it because were were moving from a connection to a nonstop. Changing to D1 never once came up in our conversation.