Upgrades Fading?
Jan 29, 2012, 6:39 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 75
Upgrades Fading?
I just checked the upgrade list for tomorrows flight and there is no chance I'll get an upgrade as Platinum. That puts me below 50% for the year so far which is my worst January that I can recall. How are others faring? I'm concerned that enough have been able to buy into Platinum that it has now become the new gold.
On a related note, does anyone that has the Amex Reserve card have any info on how much help in the rankings it actually provided in real world situations?
On a related note, does anyone that has the Amex Reserve card have any info on how much help in the rankings it actually provided in real world situations?
Jan 29, 2012, 6:46 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: msp
Programs: AA PLT 3MM, DL PM 2MM
Posts: 1,142
I just checked the upgrade list for tomorrows flight and there is no chance I'll get an upgrade as Platinum. That puts me below 50% for the year so far which is my worst January that I can recall. How are others faring? I'm concerned that enough have been able to buy into Platinum that it has now become the new gold.
On a related note, does anyone that has the Amex Reserve card have any info on how much help in the rankings it actually provided in real world situations?
On a related note, does anyone that has the Amex Reserve card have any info on how much help in the rankings it actually provided in real world situations?
Jan 29, 2012, 6:48 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL DM, EY Plat, MM Senator
Posts: 493
They most certainly are, especially on the medallion-heavy tcons. Very much depends on your days, times, and routing. There are several threads here on this bery topic (the upgrade success and disappearing upgrades); sorry, I can't search at the moment to post a link. One thing for sure: medallion numbers are grossly inflated due to many promotions, so things may improve a little after March 1, but I would not hold my breath. Capacity is down, medallions are too many, and people are willing to pay discounted First, at least on certain routes. I am sorry and feel for you, but am afraid that may be the new reality.
Jan 29, 2012, 6:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: msp
Programs: AA PLT 3MM, DL PM 2MM
Posts: 1,142
They most certainly are, especially on the medallion-heavy tcons. Very much depends on your days, times, and routing. There are several threads here on this bery topic (the upgrade success and disappearing upgrades); sorry, I can't search at the moment to post a link. One thing for sure: medallion numbers are grossly inflated due to many promotions, so things may improve a little after March 1, but I would not hold my breath. Capacity is down, medallions are too many, and people are willing to pay discounted First, at least on certain routes. I am sorry and feel for you, but am afraid that may be the new reality.
Jan 29, 2012, 6:55 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: DL-PM/SC; UA-1K; HH Diamond
Posts: 303
As a DM, I am getting my UG's, but in my 12 segments in January, I only got one at the window. The rest have either been battlefield or a few days out. For example, I didn't get the UG for my ATL-MCI tomorrow until this past Friday. I historically got it at the window last year. Ymmv
Jan 29, 2012, 7:00 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: DL PM,UA MP(former 1K), Hertz 5*G, National Emerald Club, SPG, Marriott Silver
Posts: 443
I left UA premier exex/former 1k for DL on a status match this month and my first two flights (lga-ATL roundtrip even with a confirmed standby 2 hours prior as a gold) Resulted in an upgrade.. The grass is not greener on the other side. Ua/Co is a mess customer service wise and I very much had a good experience on dl.
Jan 29, 2012, 7:03 pm
#8
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: MSN
Programs: DL Kryptonium & Diamond & 2MM, SPG Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 251
As a DM, I am getting my UG's, but in my 12 segments in January, I only got one at the window. The rest have either been battlefield or a few days out. For example, I didn't get the UG for my ATL-MCI tomorrow until this past Friday. I historically got it at the window last year. Ymmv
Jan 29, 2012, 7:10 pm
#10
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IND
Programs: DL DM, SPG AMB, National EE
Posts: 1,301
As a DM, I am getting my UG's, but in my 12 segments in January, I only got one at the window. The rest have either been battlefield or a few days out. For example, I didn't get the UG for my ATL-MCI tomorrow until this past Friday. I historically got it at the window last year. Ymmv
Jan 29, 2012, 7:24 pm
#11
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: msp
Programs: AA PLT 3MM, DL PM 2MM
Posts: 1,142
Yep....this is my fear. I realize I can buy up or buy F but the "promise"/"expectation" the FF program put forward is not delivering. I can live with truth and reality but think we are being overpromised! Especially at PM level. God help those below us.
Jan 29, 2012, 7:30 pm
#12
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: TPA & ATL
Programs: DL PM, USLess air & HHoners
Posts: 1,237
I'm PM and I've got 3 out of 4 flights so far this year... My SO is PM also and he was #38 on a list of around 60 on Thursday night flying from ATL to TPA... Agreed, with the promos last year, this is the new reality. It might get a little better after March 1, but I'm sure it will be different than other years...
Jan 29, 2012, 7:33 pm
#14
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Whatever Hotel I'm in
Programs: Delta Gold, Bonvoy Titanium Elite Lifetime
Posts: 459
As a PM out of Atl last year I hit about 90% UG's. Sofar this year I'm 4/5 and both flights next week already upgraded.
It will get a little easier at the end of Feb!!!!!! I'll be dropping to siver
It will get a little easier at the end of Feb!!!!!! I'll be dropping to siver
Jan 29, 2012, 7:44 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: PA, NJ
Programs: DL FO MM, AA EXP MM, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, HH Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 282
I am 15 out of 16 so far this year; I missed DFW-ATL, on a Friday morning. (I was #3 for 2 avail seats). I usually always get this when I travel on a Thursday, as mentioned: "It's all about when/where you're flying".