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Old Oct 26, 2023 | 11:14 am
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Originally Posted by Yellowjj
Considering Delta is selling 70%+ of FC and looking to boost that number all the way to 100%; I don't see you being able to stop writing checks for that FC seat anytime soon. Bar another pandemic, or global crisis.

People talking about MM helping them get upgrades, when the reality is there are barely any available upgrades to fight for.
My home airport has always had very heavy paid FC for half the year, so I've practiced WFBF for a long time. In theory the new hierarchy might help with upgrades during the summer months, but DL tends to run smaller equipment with fewer FC seats available during the off-season. Will definitely be worth experimenting a bit when the new system goes into effect though!
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