Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NYC, ROC, HNL, PEN, BKK, KUL, SIN (check out http://my.flightmemory.com/kkua)
Programs: DL Diamond charter member; 2 million miler (45% from NWA, 2MM achieved 5/2018)
Posts: 682
Have you explored the upgradable fares? The inventory is different for mileage upgrade seats vs. confirmed biz award seats. That way, you can still get EQMs for this year. The last I remembered, on tPac flights, Y-fares map onto Z-class (discount biz) while B-fares map into I-class availability... there might be something similar for tAtl flights.