Originally Posted by
SchindHaughton
I didn't include the DL rule for linked reservations, which I've included below, but what it states is that if both have status then they each gets upgraded based on their individual status, not that they both get upgraded on the lower member's status. So, from an upgrade priority standpoint, it doesn't matter whether or not the reservations are linked, each gets what they're entitled to and one loophole to game the system has been closed.
Blogs are nice. Some bloggers are better than others. I strongly recommend that if you read about something on a blog that you check it out and confirm it with Delta's official policy.
If you and your companion are in different paid ticket reservations that have been linked, upgrades to U.S. 50 domestic Delta One, First Class and Delta Comfort+ work a little differently:- For domestic Delta One and First Class, your upgrades will clear based on your individual Member Status and confirmation windows, if available. For example, if Platinum and Silver Medallion Members are traveling together, the Platinum Medallion Member will clear at the Platinum window and the Silver Medallion Member will clear at the Silver window. If your companion is a General Member who does not have Medallion Status, their upgrade will clear at the clearing time of the Medallion Member’s Tier. For example, if a Platinum Medallion Member and a General Member are traveling together, both will clear at the Platinum window.