Originally Posted by
DrewGzy
The problem I am having is that Delta gives me half of the miles that Continental would, and my Elite status is not recognized by Continental and therefore no upgrades.
Should I start using a Continental number (0 miles) for my flights so that I can get into their elite status and get all my miles or just stick with the Delta number and get half the miles and no elite upgrades since Continental won't recognize Delta's status?
Thanks.
If you book online at continental.com and use the discount fares you get a 50% online booking bonus so that gets you 100% EQM with CO. If you are flying CO and booking online there then OnePass is probably your best bet. You would retain SkyTeam elite perks if you fly DL, most noticeable of which is choosing exit row seating and any elite security lines and elite boarding priority. I have seen threads where DL has upgraded NW or CO elites but it is up to the GA, nothing guaranteed. CO and NW fill the front of the plane with elites; DL doesn't follow suit.
The next suggestion I have for you is to ask them to match your DL status, explaining that you plan to move your business to DL. You would also have seamless 'status' on NW, including upgrades. I agree that CO fares in several markets have been lower lately. I have used them twice recently for trips to PHX and bit the 50% bullet with my WP account, but for +$200 difference the miles are not worth it.
There is a primer on CO status matches but I think it is at the CO forum.