Originally Posted by SYRRDU (Post 26324443)

By now I've come to the realization that the 6 day window has become a fairy tale like unicorns, leprechauns, and the Loch Ness monster. ATL-PWM is not a hot ticket and a DM flying on an S fare would normally see the UG in the 6 day window, but DL is trying real hard at this FCM thing. At 6 days out there were 8 FC seats. Today, one day out, I got the UG and there were 8 seats still available. I am 40 of 41 so far for the year with UG, but 80% + have been battlefields (many with 5+ seats available).

Originally Posted by BigDawg23 (Post 26324823)

Last week I was with co-workers, in which three of them are DM. All of them got UG for RT MSP-CLE and one was doing RT BOI-CLE. All of the cleared 6 days out. I am goin MSP-IAH Tuesday and as a GM got my UG yesterday M Fare.

Originally Posted by mspreh (Post 26261608)

I am almost done with Delta, I am done buying tickets on Delta (unless something changes dramatically). I have 3 round trips left, with 10 segments. So far this year I have flown 11 segments, with 0 upgrades. I was number 12 this morning on DEN to MSP after all the upgrades cleared as a Diamond. The closest I have gotten is ORD to MSP I was number 2 after they all cleared. Going to DEN last Thursday F was sold out 10 days in advance. Going to Maui in less than 3 weeks, only a few seats remain in F for MSP to LAX, and LAX to OGG. Coming back OGG to SEA is full in F. No reason to be loyal. I am facing more connections with American, but my average fair is 15% less now too. This first class monetization will keep getting worse until Delta loses enough of it's loyal flyers. The path they are on, it will difficult to get Comfort+ unless you book out super far in advance as a Diamond or Plat, Gold might as well get a hardy handshake when they check in.

Originally Posted by Start_at_UIN (Post 26328657)

FWIW - I've been upgraded on all my flights this week to DFW @ the respective windows. 3 show as RU and oddly one (ATL>DFW) shows as OU.....never seen OU before.

Originally Posted by dordal (Post 26328610)

I, for one, would like to welcome our new FCM overlords. Haven't flown Delta in 5+ years. Total kettle.

Offered $89 for SLC-OAK today; I have two checked bags ($60) so that means my net cost was $29 for a bigger seat, a couple beers, priority screening/boarding, and more miles (125%) sent to my AS account.

United is doing this too, and it makes no sense to me. Great for me, but engenders zero loyalty and I'm not sure the folks at HQ have this figured out.

Originally Posted by BusTrav8yrs (Post 26326322)

They are flying to Cleveland and you are flying on a Tuesday. Makes a huge difference

Originally Posted by dordal (Post 26328610)

United is doing this too, and it makes no sense to me. Great for me, but engenders zero loyalty and I'm not sure the folks at HQ have this figured out.

Originally Posted by Start_at_UIN (Post 26328657)

FWIW - I've been upgraded on all my flights this week to DFW @ the respective windows. 3 show as RU and oddly one (ATL>DFW) shows as OU.....never seen OU before.