First Class Monetization, or FCM: The Definitive Thread
Aug 20, 2019, 9:59 pm
#4771
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
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How often does FCM come out to be cheaper than C+? I have an upcoming SEA-YYC flight with the offer of $44 to first (and $78.48 to C+). I'm not sure it'll be worth the $44 to me on a relatively short flight (plus I think the SEA skyclub doesn't allow access based on flying in F on a Canadian itinerary anymore). I'm tempted to use miles to pay for it though...
Regarding the SkyClub, I don't see anything on the site restricting Canadian F itineraries for SEA.
Aug 20, 2019, 10:11 pm
#4772
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
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I overheard recently in the DCA SkyClub a lady bragging about how she bought FC outright since the difference covered her checked luggage fees
Aug 20, 2019, 10:14 pm
#4773
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATL
Programs: DL GM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,240
Regarding the lounge access, there was a US-CAD skyclub thread (Skyclub access on US to CAD flight) has reports of a change in the skyclub access policies last year which suggests that International D1 provides skyclub access, but International First doesn't. (People on US-CAD flights in F have had mixed success getting lounge access, often as a "one time exemption"). I wish I had made Gold this year and it wouldn't be an issue! But perhaps it's worth the upgrade just to try my luck at the skyclub.
Aug 20, 2019, 10:16 pm
#4774
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
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It’s pretty clear under the SkyClub access page on DL.com, however some posters on here keep arguing that there was no change, but others have reported that the scanners are rejecting them access which shows that paid FC to Canada doesn’t get assess anymore.
Aug 20, 2019, 10:18 pm
#4775
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt Plat-ist, Bonvoyyyyyyed, Hilton $15 Daily F&B Receiver, Food Lion MVP
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How often does FCM come out to be cheaper than C+? I have an upcoming SEA-YYC flight with the offer of $44 to first (and $78.48 to C+). I'm not sure it'll be worth the $44 to me on a relatively short flight (plus I think the SEA skyclub doesn't allow access based on flying in F on a Canadian itinerary anymore). I'm tempted to use miles to pay for it though...
Aug 20, 2019, 11:28 pm
#4776
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
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which completely supports the DL RM objective of 70% (80%?) of F seats being purchased rather than upgraded
Aug 21, 2019, 3:40 am
#4777
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,636
I think most of the people who said there was no change are those who have GM or above, because they can still access the club with their status + international flight.
Aug 21, 2019, 5:44 am
#4778
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
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I did this once back in college on AA. Was bringing two bags home (think it was winter break) and I was offered something like $50 for the upgrade and the 2x bags would've cost $60 or $65
Aug 21, 2019, 7:40 am
#4781
Join Date: May 2011
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Aug 21, 2019, 8:20 am
#4783
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, UA Gold, WN, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
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Seems to be garden variety for me
OAK-SLC: $99 from K
SLC-MSP: $159 from K
...of course the fare difference to I was less than $200 so that's a nope. Trying out the whole "Medallion benefits" thing instead
OAK-SLC: $99 from K
SLC-MSP: $159 from K
...of course the fare difference to I was less than $200 so that's a nope. Trying out the whole "Medallion benefits" thing instead
