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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 12:27 pm
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Originally Posted by sutho
Domestic flight today from MCO to LAX, 7 seats left in FC.
was hoping to pay for an upgrade after check in yesterday (was 9th on the upgrade list as a silver medallion),
but all 7 seats have an X on the seat and all available comfort plus seats have an X also.

Two hours before check-in now, the upgrade list still shows 7 FC seats available and 2 comfort plus, and if I do a dummy purchase I can purchase these seats,
but all still unavailable to pay for an upgrade and all still have an X.

Two days ago I was able to choose to pay for an upgrade, but assumed pricing/points would go down after check in, as so many seats available. (also was hoping to be higher on the upgrade list).

Still don't understand why they do this, not the first time I've seen it either.
You can always call DL and ask to upfare your flight, thereby paying the fare difference (with no additional fees).
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