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Old Jun 5, 2021 | 3:06 pm
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Originally Posted by uclacolumbiaunc
I read from Delta site that Diamond medallion starts to clear 120 hours (5 days) prior to departure, but my LAX-LIH flight departs 6/8, which is about 3 days prior to departure. There are still 6 open seats in first class, and there hasn't been change in first class seating from T120 until now. I am just wondering if Delta holds specific flight from upgrading medallion members or they won't start clearing upgrade on certain routes based on popularity...

I put a lot of spending on AmEx card to earn the diamond status, so I am just wondering what's the value of it if what's said on the Delta site isn't what's in reality....
Doubt you see this upgrade earlier than day of. Your value as Diamond will be that you will be at the top of the upgrade list when the time comes.

(as a side note, per expertflyer this flight has 4 seats left for sale)
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