Originally Posted by
uclacolumbiaunc
when i was a platinum medallion, i almost always got upgraded more than 5 days prior to departure on routes like LAX-SJC, LAX-SFO, LAX-SLC, LAX-LAS. So I had good upgrade experience as Plat so I was under impression that Delta treats its elite members well. I understand they are short-haul compared to LAX-LIH, but I was thinking if got upgraded easily as Platinum on those routes, I would have even better chance as Diamond on longer-haul routes.
I don't think short haul west coast flights are a fair comparison to mainland to Hawaii when it seems like everybody and their dog wants to go there this summer.
As mentioned above their capacity controlled based off what rev management things they'll sell. My trip last weekend I cleared 3 of the 4 flights at the window and the last one day of. Is what it is