Originally Posted by
GLOBALFLYERCT
I thought of buying a cheap $350 fare to Dub and seeing if I could get U/G. Would this have been a good decision as a PM. I.e Do PM get complimentary U/G quite often or rarely
On TATL and TPAC flights, the only free UGs are "op-ups", which happen only if Y is oversold but BizE has space. These are pretty rare. Domestic segments of a TATL itin are eligible for Medallion UGs.
Originally Posted by
GLOBALFLYERCT
Secondly if I chose this option in future can one see if one is U/G at check in and if not use the certificates to get to the top of the U/G line. or are complimentary U/G for Delta on international rare. I never ever chance it with BA and always use miles to confirm the U/G at ticketing
The PMU certs can't be used on the day of travel.
Originally Posted by
GLOBALFLYERCT
GRU is 6 weeks away and there are 24 seats out of 36 available, do they normally clear and any tips for improving the likelihood, calling regularly or is it really computer driven.
If you're on the waitlist, it should be computer driven; there have been some reports on this board of people not being UGd even when on the waitlist. The only catch is that to know what UG bucket availability is, you either need to call DL and ask, or use a for-fee service like ExpertFlyer. I don't know if PMUs are likely to get you a UG on your waitlisted leg. The bad news is that there are times that they won't clear any PMU UGs, in which case your buy-up to a higher fare class would have been for naught. Many people here will only buy a high fare if they can confirm UG availability, as they've either been personally burned not getting UGd with PMUs, or heard enough stories of others getting burned.