New policy for paid and miles upgrades (AF/KL) - sept 2017
Aug 1, 2021, 5:41 am
#1276
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,927
It seems that my purgatory period has finally ended 
. I don't know if it is related to the conversation I had with the Ulti TA after my last proposal at 350 EUR (I told them that it's not needed to continue to propose me this because I will never take them and that they should remove the NDPU mention which I am sure is in my profile for way too long now). I have been proposed 89 EUR on CDG-AMS and 59 EUR on AMS-SPU. I took the latter and not the former
. I don't know if it is related to the conversation I had with the Ulti TA after my last proposal at 350 EUR (I told them that it's not needed to continue to propose me this because I will never take them and that they should remove the NDPU mention which I am sure is in my profile for way too long now). I have been proposed 89 EUR on CDG-AMS and 59 EUR on AMS-SPU. I took the latter and not the former
Aug 2, 2021, 4:37 am
#1277
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: VIE/PRG
Programs: FB Platinum, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 1,592
It seems that my purgatory period has finally ended . I don't know if it is related to the conversation I had with the Ulti TA after my last proposal at 350 EUR (I told them that it's not needed to continue to propose me this because I will never take them and that they should remove the NDPU mention which I am sure is in my profile for way too long now). I have been proposed 89 EUR on CDG-AMS and 59 EUR on AMS-SPU. I took the latter and not the former
. I don't know if it is related to the conversation I had with the Ulti TA after my last proposal at 350 EUR (I told them that it's not needed to continue to propose me this because I will never take them and that they should remove the NDPU mention which I am sure is in my profile for way too long now). I have been proposed 89 EUR on CDG-AMS and 59 EUR on AMS-SPU. I took the latter and not the former
Aug 5, 2021, 5:38 am
#1279
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SFO, BRU, ADB
Programs: UA Gold, BA Silver, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 706
Aug 5, 2021, 1:07 pm
#1280
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: SJC / SFO
Programs: Flying Blue Platinum; Marriott Bonvoy Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 785
btw. in August 2020 they wanted $2000 (at that time, P was basically J with better seat).
Aug 7, 2021, 4:55 pm
#1281
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 796
2 middles seats are booked, 2 seats are empty. Nobody taking it so far. Judging from the seats, J cabin looks like it has pretty decent load. Guess Delta Airlines isn't very popular these days :-P
btw. in August 2020 they wanted $2000 (at that time, P was basically J with better seat).
btw. in August 2020 they wanted $2000 (at that time, P was basically J with better seat).
$2800 is too much…
Aug 8, 2021, 3:36 am
#1283
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 11,622
Just as a reminder (I know it's somewhere, but it doesn't hurt to repeat and remind certain things), do these upgrades come with increased miles and XPs?
Aug 9, 2021, 9:41 am
#1286
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: DL DM 2 MM, Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium/Ambassador Elite , Hilton Honors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 503
I've read some of the numerous posts here...thank for sharing your knowledge
However, I'm still confused on what to expect. Here is what I have later this week:
-Transiting on my way to Italy via CDG. Booked via Delta as I'm a Diamond Medallion/2 MM Miler, SkyTeam Elite Plus member (don't think this matters for an AF upgrade)
-8 of 18 European business class seat remain for purchase as of now (approx 72 hours prior to flight)
-Full Y fare purchased
Should I expect to receive an email offer?
Should I call AF directly tomorrow to see if I am eligible for an offer despite booking via Delta?
Will I have to ask for an offer at CDG either in the AF lounge or from the gate agent?
However, I'm still confused on what to expect. Here is what I have later this week:
-Transiting on my way to Italy via CDG. Booked via Delta as I'm a Diamond Medallion/2 MM Miler, SkyTeam Elite Plus member (don't think this matters for an AF upgrade)
-8 of 18 European business class seat remain for purchase as of now (approx 72 hours prior to flight)
-Full Y fare purchased
Should I expect to receive an email offer?
Should I call AF directly tomorrow to see if I am eligible for an offer despite booking via Delta?
Will I have to ask for an offer at CDG either in the AF lounge or from the gate agent?
Aug 9, 2021, 9:51 am
#1287
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,057
If your operating carrier is AF, you'll be able to see upgrade offer on checkin by selecting a J seat, per segment. Not sure if this option is available on Delta site if you commence the trip with them.
Sep 7, 2021, 11:37 pm
#1290
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Paris, France
Programs: AF/KL Flying Blue Platinum for life/Club2000 Ultimate, Accor ALL Diamond
Posts: 21,927
They said they would look at all this. And the miracle happened : from the 1st trip after this call, I had proposal at a low price
