Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
This is a case where status might matter. The fact that you were able to do this as a DM might not predict anything about what OP can do if he/she doesn't have status with DL.
I wasn't a DM, when did I say it was a DM when this happened?
In any case, yes of course status can help. But the point is, it can be done if the airline wants to do it.