Platinum folks: How often are you upgraded?
Nov 6, 2011, 10:02 am
#91
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: msp
Programs: AA PLT 3MM, DL PM 2MM
Posts: 1,142
Play all three alliances
From 03-08 i was in the mid 90%. Starting 09 i was 87%, in 2010 i was 80% missing most of them the 2nd half of the year with the new A fares starting and in 2011 i am 40%.
I now use my PU503 certs for the MSP-SJC flights and play the game on the return! I have missed a ton of MSP-ORD/MDW flights which really doesn't matter. Routes where A/P have started it is really tough to get upgraded. I added the DL res. card this year and it obviously hasn't helped! When i miss i am anywhere from 5-15.
I now use my PU503 certs for the MSP-SJC flights and play the game on the return! I have missed a ton of MSP-ORD/MDW flights which really doesn't matter. Routes where A/P have started it is really tough to get upgraded. I added the DL res. card this year and it obviously hasn't helped! When i miss i am anywhere from 5-15.
Nov 6, 2011, 10:12 am
#92
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: Formaldehyde Medallion DL DieMiles
Posts: 12,646
I actually went and did the math, and it isn't as bad as it had seemed.
I am actually 28/44 on upgradeable segments this year (28/55 overall).
But things that I had never missed as an FO, I've missed this year:
a) I had never sat in the back of a CR9, even as a FO, until this year.
b) I actually missed an upgrade yesterday on that A332 MSP->ATL -- there's 32 seats up front -- that shouldn't happen.
c) I missed an upgrade on an MCO->LGA flight
d) I've missed a few on Q/K fares JFK -> SLC
I am actually 28/44 on upgradeable segments this year (28/55 overall).
But things that I had never missed as an FO, I've missed this year:
a) I had never sat in the back of a CR9, even as a FO, until this year.
b) I actually missed an upgrade yesterday on that A332 MSP->ATL -- there's 32 seats up front -- that shouldn't happen.
c) I missed an upgrade on an MCO->LGA flight
d) I've missed a few on Q/K fares JFK -> SLC
- FCM
- Capacity reductions
- Elite rank inflation
Nov 11, 2011, 11:51 am
#94
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: Delta-Platinum, Starwood-Platinum
Posts: 121
As I noticed others on the forum are discussing the items in the snack basket ... it struck me that I have no idea what is in these baskets any more and I almost forgot that they existed. The reason ... I have not been upgraded on my last 11 eligible segments (dating back to May). I cannot wait until I become a Diamond this Thursday!
Nov 11, 2011, 11:59 am
#95
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: GRB
Programs: DL -DM / 2MM, HH - Diamond, Marriott - Platinum
Posts: 123
Nov 11, 2011, 12:06 pm
#96
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2001
Programs: DL 1 million, AA 1 mil, HH lapsed Diamond, Marriott Plat
Posts: 28,190
Nov 11, 2011, 12:15 pm
#97
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Alexandria, Va. USA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, DL Silver, UA Gold, *A Gold, OW Emerald
Posts: 1,492
I do o.k.
I fly out of WAS (mostly DCA and sometimes BWI) I can't remember being upgraded out of SLC to any east coast destination. Two other tough ones are ATL-DCA and MSP-DCA on Sunday afternoon and evening.
Elsewhere, I get upgraded about 90 percent of the time.
Elsewhere, I get upgraded about 90 percent of the time.
Nov 11, 2011, 12:20 pm
#98
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Minnesota
Programs: DL DM - Hertz PC - SPG Platinum - Marriott Platinum
Posts: 23
Nov 11, 2011, 5:38 pm
#100
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: GRB
Programs: DL -DM / 2MM, HH - Diamond, Marriott - Platinum
Posts: 123
This month has been from GRB or MKE to SMF/SJC/SEA and SFO. Since the 757's on these routes are gone, FC doesn't exist unless you pay for it.
I really could not care less about the upgrades, I just want Delta to give us back our seats in the first row behind FC.
Nov 11, 2011, 5:49 pm
#101
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St. Paul, MN
Programs: Walmart Super Elite
Posts: 728
My UG percentage as a Plat has plummeted in the last year.
Nov 12, 2011, 2:57 am
#103
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Nov 12, 2011, 7:39 am
#104
Join Date: Apr 2006
Programs: delta plat, hilton gold, marriott silver
Posts: 171
Just under 50% as a plat, flying out of DTW. It depends on where I am going and when. To Nashville, Seattle, Florida, I am close to 75%. To New York, SFO, ATL, Cancun, much lower than 50%. Funny, as a NWA silver, I got upgraded more.
Nov 12, 2011, 8:10 am
#105
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wherever I happen to be....
Programs: DL EOS...
Posts: 1,111
23 of 30 segments JFK-SAN so far this year. Majority missed since September as I suppose medallion ranks increase quite a bit Sep-Feb.
'made PM again for next year and looking forward to Feb when the ranks shrink again my UG percentage goes back to near 100%. And due to the fact I make these trips as little or as much I want, 'take more frequent trips Feb-Aug and cut back Sep-Feb.
Agreement clearly states "complimentary" and I've always gotten the seat paid for. It's a nice bonus when it happens but I never expect it unless I pay to ride up front.
'made PM again for next year and looking forward to Feb when the ranks shrink again my UG percentage goes back to near 100%. And due to the fact I make these trips as little or as much I want, 'take more frequent trips Feb-Aug and cut back Sep-Feb.
Agreement clearly states "complimentary" and I've always gotten the seat paid for. It's a nice bonus when it happens but I never expect it unless I pay to ride up front.