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Oct 8, 2025 | 9:24 am

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Washington, DC

Programs: Delta DM 1MM, Delta Reserve, Singapore Silver, Amex Plat, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Diamond,

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Originally Posted by jhartvu

First-year DM here. I cleared all 4 of my GUCs on transatlantic flights this year. All of my RUCs had me sitting in D1 on LAX-JFK transcons. I feel as if I’ve extracted maximum value from my certificates this year. YMMV.

Same here. (Second year DM)
I'm DCA based. (Non-DL hub). I have a very good upgrade percentage this year (including through ATL). I used my GUC for D1 to Spain and Lima, Peru. I've also successfully used my RUC's as well.
You have to be flexible, creative and not be hub captive. (or 2 of the three)

DM is great for IROPS, C+ at booking, bags, Medallion line.

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