Originally Posted by CAVU
I am a Delta Platinum flying CO on a Y ticket next week. Any way to upgrade without buying a first class ticket?
Well, if you're on a Y fare the upgrade is free. Though you'll have the lowest priority and have to wait until all the other elites are upgraded first.
http://www.continental.com/travel/el...ss/default.asp
Valid Fare basis codes include YA3, Y8 and Y1 ticketed in Y class of service.