Nov 22, 2012, 4:15 am
Last edit by: beckoa
Consolidated benefits for AS Elites flying DL
MVP
MVPG/75K
MVP
- Zone 1 Boarding
- One Free checked bag
- priority seating
- 25% discount on International Economy Comfort
- Space Available upgrades
MVPG/75K
- Zone SKY Boarding
- SkyPriority Checkin
- SkyPriority Lane for Security
- Two Free Checked Bags (70 lbs domestic, 50 lbs Intl)
- Priority Seating
- 50% discount on International Economy Comfort
- Space Available upgrades
MVP/G/75K Benefits on Delta Airlines (2010-2012 edition)
Mar 7, 2012, 5:38 pm
#766
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 328
Total random, yet interesting, note - flew this weekend SEA-MSP-MKE on an RT, and had Zone 1 as usual. Flying SEA-JFK tomorrow, and just checked in for DL 0182, and my zone is "Sky" - never seen that before.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:45 am
#767
Join Date: May 2002
Location: OAK
Programs: AS MVPG; WN A-List; Marriott Plat; IHG Plat; HH Diamond; all the rest
Posts: 650
Delta does not factor time of check-in for upgrade priority. Delta pretty much always holds back FC seats for last minute sale, so the fact that 2 seats are empty does not mean all Delta Elites have already been upgraded. I suspect you will see a number of Delta elites on the upgrade list for the flight. As they check-in for the flight, they will bump you down the upgrade list (the upgrade list only shows those of have checked in for the flight).
I am at a Chone Figgins-like rate for DL UG's: 1 for my career (since they started UG'ing us at all, of course).
Mar 10, 2012, 7:51 am
#768
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,408
Except for upgrade priority, AS MVPs are considered to be Delta Silver Medallions and AA Gold Elites. Priority security is highly dependent on having Sky Priority printed on ones boarding pass, which is not a guarantee. Oddly enough, my family members (no status) have gotten Sky Priority when travelling with me while I have not.
As for the change in the baggage policy, DL announced this over a month ago. My complaint to AS shortly after the change was announced got a response that "currently, nothing has changed with the reciprocal benefits." Now that the AS website has been updated, it looks like I'll be sending a letter to AS.
As for the change in the baggage policy, DL announced this over a month ago. My complaint to AS shortly after the change was announced got a response that "currently, nothing has changed with the reciprocal benefits." Now that the AS website has been updated, it looks like I'll be sending a letter to AS.
I had to inform him that somebody at AS lacks attention-to-detail skills.
Mar 10, 2012, 11:38 am
#769
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SEA
Programs: UA AS DL Hyatt SPG/Bonvoy HHonors
Posts: 2,008
Get used to it. AS MVPGs rank behind DL Silvers for UGs. Maybe on Saturdays you have a chance, that's about it
Mar 17, 2012, 2:54 am
#770
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
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Recently booked DCA - YVR (via MEM/MSP). Confirmation page listed all flights as "upgrade eligible". I was used to seeing "upgrade requested", so figured I'd check back in in a few days. Well....back again and no change. Am I remembering incorrectly - I do want it to say "requested" correct? Do I need to co something to change it? Perhaps this is because the flight is >2 months away?
Mar 17, 2012, 3:07 am
#771
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
Recently booked DCA - YVR (via MEM/MSP). Confirmation page listed all flights as "upgrade eligible". I was used to seeing "upgrade requested", so figured I'd check back in in a few days. Well....back again and no change. Am I remembering incorrectly - I do want it to say "requested" correct? Do I need to co something to change it? Perhaps this is because the flight is >2 months away?
Mar 17, 2012, 3:09 am
#772
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Recently booked DCA - YVR (via MEM/MSP). Confirmation page listed all flights as "upgrade eligible". I was used to seeing "upgrade requested", so figured I'd check back in in a few days. Well....back again and no change. Am I remembering incorrectly - I do want it to say "requested" correct? Do I need to co something to change it? Perhaps this is because the flight is >2 months away?
Mar 17, 2012, 4:19 am
#773
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,863
Yes, you want upgrade requested. Upgrade eligible means that you qualify for an upgrade (probably), but it isn't in the system as you wanting it yet. Assuming all flights have a first class, and are operated by Delta/Delta Connection carriers, call the Medallion line, and they should be able to fix that for you.
Apr 17, 2012, 6:45 pm
#774
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Texas
Programs: AA EXP, UA Premier Plat, Alaska MVP Gold, HHonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 2,053
Interesting experience last night. Booked a flight on DL using my AS MVPG number. At booking, it showed me as Platinum Medallion equivalent, but checking the PNR later it now correctly shows Gold Medallion (MVPG has GM equivalence).
Does MVP 75K have PM equivalence, or was it just a quirk in the system that displayed the wrong level once?
I'm not upset - I'm getting what I should based on the agreement - just puzzled that the system would even equate me to a PM based on my AS status (I'm not a SM member at all, so no crossover there).
As for upgrades, considering that 3 of my 6 segments are CRJ's, I'm not holding my breath on the others.
Does MVP 75K have PM equivalence, or was it just a quirk in the system that displayed the wrong level once?
I'm not upset - I'm getting what I should based on the agreement - just puzzled that the system would even equate me to a PM based on my AS status (I'm not a SM member at all, so no crossover there).
As for upgrades, considering that 3 of my 6 segments are CRJ's, I'm not holding my breath on the others.
Apr 17, 2012, 10:08 pm
#775
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
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Interesting experience last night. Booked a flight on DL using my AS MVPG number. At booking, it showed me as Platinum Medallion equivalent, but checking the PNR later it now correctly shows Gold Medallion (MVPG has GM equivalence).
Does MVP 75K have PM equivalence, or was it just a quirk in the system that displayed the wrong level once?
Does MVP 75K have PM equivalence, or was it just a quirk in the system that displayed the wrong level once?
As a 75K, I did see Platinum appear when booking on DL.com. It doesn't mean anything AFAIK.
Apr 30, 2012, 3:04 pm
#776
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: AS 75K, SPG Platinum, Marriott Silver, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz 5*
Posts: 59
I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, however I can't get a clear answer. If I book a flight on Delta and one leg of the trip is operated by Alaska..am I still treated as 75k on the Alaska leg or will they look at me as a Delta passenger with no status? Just trying to figure out if I will have a shot at the upgrade. Thanks
Apr 30, 2012, 3:06 pm
#777
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I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, however I can't get a clear answer. If I book a flight on Delta and one leg of the trip is operated by Alaska..am I still treated as 75k on the Alaska leg or will they look at me as a Delta passenger with no status? Just trying to figure out if I will have a shot at the upgrade. Thanks
Apr 30, 2012, 3:42 pm
#778
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: AS 75K, SPG Platinum, Marriott Silver, Avis Presidents Club, Hertz 5*
Posts: 59
Apr 30, 2012, 3:45 pm
#779
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, however I can't get a clear answer. If I book a flight on Delta and one leg of the trip is operated by Alaska..am I still treated as 75k on the Alaska leg or will they look at me as a Delta passenger with no status? Just trying to figure out if I will have a shot at the upgrade. Thanks
Note - if you change you seat for the flight on either site, be sure to check the other site as well. If I remember correctly, generally seats you set on the Delta site will not transmit to Alaska properly, but you may see your seat changes on Delta after changing it on Alaska's site. You just need to watch it to make sure you don't end up in an unexpected site on one of the flights.
Apr 30, 2012, 4:40 pm
#780
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It's all based on who issued the ticket. If you (as an MVPG or higher) buy a DL (or AA, for that matter) codeshare on alaskaair.com, you can make changes without a change fee.