You know you're a lowly Silver when...
Apr 16, 2010, 8:10 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 959
You know you're a lowly Silver when...
I was #34 of 36 on the upgrade list on my EWR-DTW flight last night with 2 open seats! At least my exit row and "Have One on Us" coupon made it feel like FC.
LOL...talk about a corporate flight.
LOL...talk about a corporate flight.
Apr 16, 2010, 8:14 am
#2
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: BER, SAT, AUS
Programs: Feels like FO (AA EXP)
Posts: 1,611
There was a big congress in town and I was not aware of that. However, when I saw the list all I thought was: §/$&§/§&" 
Apr 16, 2010, 8:32 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada (YYZ)
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, UA 1K, HERTZ Presidents Circle
Posts: 240
Still worse when your 2 of 20 on the list and there is only 1 seat left. I think Delta has devalued all of its lower levels of elite. Even as a Platinum I feel now like a second class citizen flying Delta. I have moved mainly to United at least there I can always scoop up a good economy plus seat that beats delta coach any day.
Apr 16, 2010, 8:37 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Silver; 0.75MM: AA; Alaska; Southwest
Posts: 1,155
As another "lowly silver" no upgrade is the usual BUT a miracle happened. I was upgraded 36 hours before my flight tomorrow out of (ready for this?) ATLANTA!
I almost dropped my laptop when I saw the email. So maybe there is hope once in awhile (I think it happened because the usual Europeans travelers transferring through ATL to the west coast probably are missing the flight due to the volcano, but whatever, I'll take it!)
I almost dropped my laptop when I saw the email. So maybe there is hope once in awhile (I think it happened because the usual Europeans travelers transferring through ATL to the west coast probably are missing the flight due to the volcano, but whatever, I'll take it!)
Apr 16, 2010, 9:06 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: LEX
Programs: Delta Reserve - PM
Posts: 1,143
Apr 16, 2010, 9:19 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MCO
Programs: DL GM/2.7MM, Marriott Lifetime PL, SPG Lifetime PL,Hilton Gold, Natl Lifetime Exec Elite
Posts: 841
Apr 16, 2010, 9:24 am
#7
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast
Programs: AA CONCIERGE KEY & 1MM, HILTON DIAMOND
Posts: 11,970
Indeed, even as a Gold, I frequently miss upgrades on ATL-DTW-ATL flights.
Apr 16, 2010, 9:36 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 959
Apr 16, 2010, 9:45 am
#12
Join Date: May 2005
Location: FLL
Programs: DL ♦M MM|HH♦|Marr Slvr|CO UA AA US|Pri Cub Plat|SPG|Avis 1st|Htz 5*
Posts: 5,044
Instead of looking at what you aren't getting (that GMs and above are getting) lets look at what FOs get that general members (on a coach ticket) do not:
Hang out with general members and you will feel a lot better. It's hard to ignore the GIDS and the UG list, I know.
- Unlimited Complimentary Upgrade (Full Y Fare)
- (a chance at) Unlimited Complimentary Upgrade (Discounted Fares) 1 day
- (a chance at) Unlimited Complimentary Companion Upgrade
- Priority Seats
- Priority Wait List
- Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles Unlimited
- Medallion Mileage Bonus 25%
- Waived Baggage Fees
- Delta Sky Club Membership Discounted
- Priority Check-in
- Priority Boarding
- Dedicated Phone Line Priority
- SkyTeam Status Elite
Hang out with general members and you will feel a lot better. It's hard to ignore the GIDS and the UG list, I know.
Apr 16, 2010, 10:03 am
#15
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM MM, SPG Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 23
