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padreandrew Feb 12, 2012 12:11 pm
Finding the Upgrade List on Delta.Com for specific flights?
 
How does one find the Upgrade List for a Flight on Delta.Com?

I have a "Upgrade Requested" status for a Flight From DCA to ATL:

DL 1839 DCA-ATL Lv 7:00 p.m. ARRIVE: 9:03 PM.
Fare Code: Q

I am a Platinum Medallion Member.

I have already been automatically Upgraded on the ATL-DCA flight the day before based on status from the Q fare I purchased and am now listed as a "V" fare.

Since it isn't 7:00 p.m. yet and it is still 5 days before, I presume that at 7:00 p.m. today (Sunday), something may or may not happen to my status on the flight.

I have filled out an alert on ExpertFlyer and have received notice that a regular seat in First is available but have not received any notifications about award seats yet.

If there are award seats available and I get one automatically at 7:00 p.m. I'll be tickled pink.

If there is a wait-list, is there any way to see that online?

Where do I go to view that on Delta.com?

Thanks.

irfan23 Feb 12, 2012 12:14 pm
You can only see the upgrade list after you check in for the flight, so the earliest would be T-24.

nystateofmind Feb 12, 2012 12:25 pm
since it looks like you are travelling on a Friday I would be shocked to see that clear early as you have a lot of people fleeing DC on Fridays and it will probably be very medallion heavy

Buckshot Feb 12, 2012 1:30 pm
Originally Posted by irfan23 (Post 18000797)
You can only see the upgrade list after you check in for the flight, so the earliest would be T-24.
This. Although you can check Expert Flyer (subscription required) for V inventory and that may give you an idea of your chances.

avidflyer Feb 12, 2012 3:20 pm
Originally Posted by padreandrew (Post 18000784)
How does one find the Upgrade List for a Flight on Delta.Com?

I have a "Upgrade Requested" status for a Flight From DCA to ATL:

DL 1839 DCA-ATL Lv 7:00 p.m. ARRIVE: 9:03 PM.
Fare Code: Q

I am a Platinum Medallion Member.

I have already been automatically Upgraded on the ATL-DCA flight the day before based on status from the Q fare I purchased and am now listed as a "V" fare.

Since it isn't 7:00 p.m. yet and it is still 5 days before, I presume that at 7:00 p.m. today (Sunday), something may or may not happen to my status on the flight.

I have filled out an alert on ExpertFlyer and have received notice that a regular seat in First is available but have not received any notifications about award seats yet.

If there are award seats available and I get one automatically at 7:00 p.m. I'll be tickled pink.

If there is a wait-list, is there any way to see that online?

Where do I go to view that on Delta.com?

Thanks.
I doubt you will be up front on this one (Plat on a Q fare). There are only 2 seats left and a bunch of plats and DMs in the back.

3Cforme Feb 12, 2012 3:25 pm
The 'after checking in' part can't be ignored.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...l#post17795379

avidflyer Feb 12, 2012 3:29 pm
Originally Posted by 3Cforme (Post 18001866)
The 'after checking in' part can't be ignored.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...l#post17795379
Yup. The United App online also lets you see the UG list even when not checked in. Must be a common algorithm.

MSPeconomist Feb 12, 2012 4:15 pm
Originally Posted by padreandrew (Post 18000784)
How does one find the Upgrade List for a Flight on Delta.Com?

I have a "Upgrade Requested" status for a Flight From DCA to ATL:

DL 1839 DCA-ATL Lv 7:00 p.m. ARRIVE: 9:03 PM.
Fare Code: Q

I am a Platinum Medallion Member.

I have already been automatically Upgraded on the ATL-DCA flight the day before based on status from the Q fare I purchased and am now listed as a "V" fare.

Since it isn't 7:00 p.m. yet and it is still 5 days before, I presume that at 7:00 p.m. today (Sunday), something may or may not happen to my status on the flight.

I have filled out an alert on ExpertFlyer and have received notice that a regular seat in First is available but have not received any notifications about award seats yet.

If there are award seats available and I get one automatically at 7:00 p.m. I'll be tickled pink.

If there is a wait-list, is there any way to see that online?

Where do I go to view that on Delta.com?

Thanks.
Note that you need to look for upgrade inventory class V, not award space for so called free tickets purchased with miles.

Note also that 7 pm has nothing to do with upgrades for your flight. Upgrades are first processed at the window just after 5 pm ATL time on the sixth day before your flight if you are DM or PM, meaning 5 pm EST on Saturday for a Friday flight.


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