Do FO ever get upgraded prior to 1-day?
Nov 1, 2012, 1:03 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Do FO ever get upgraded prior to 1-day?
I know DL does PM sweeps at 5 days, GM at 3, and FO at 1.
I'm presently an FO (will be GM at the end of the month) with a Sunday flight. There's a ton of F open on this flight. Do FO ever clear prior to 1 day?
I'm presently an FO (will be GM at the end of the month) with a Sunday flight. There's a ton of F open on this flight. Do FO ever clear prior to 1 day?
Nov 1, 2012, 1:13 pm
#5
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Yes, as FO I've had late-day CRJ hops CONFIRMED 2 days ahead. If there are not many Medallions and F is open but coach is filling, I think the sweep pushes you up to clear a coach space.
Nice thing is it marked my other 2 segments as zone SKY as well.
Nice thing is it marked my other 2 segments as zone SKY as well.
Nov 1, 2012, 1:14 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ATL
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Nov 1, 2012, 1:16 pm
#7
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Nov 1, 2012, 1:20 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BOS
Programs: DL PM, Hertz Gold Plus, SPG Gold
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The window for FOs technically opens at around 6:00 p.m. EST two days before departure. If I am upgraded, it is usually around this time (I have only gotten 2 BFUGs, ever).
Yup. And they're probably not going to open it for FOs, either... they may release a few V spots, but they will almost certainly go to higher medallions. Then... to the battlefield and the wonders of SDC bumps down the list!
Yup. And they're probably not going to open it for FOs, either... they may release a few V spots, but they will almost certainly go to higher medallions. Then... to the battlefield and the wonders of SDC bumps down the list!
Nov 1, 2012, 1:22 pm
#9
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The window for FOs technically opens at around 6:00 p.m. EST two days before departure. If I am upgraded, it is usually around this time (I have only gotten 2 BFUGs, ever).
Yup. And they're probably not going to open it for FOs, either... they may release a few V spots, but they will almost certainly go to higher medallions. Then... to the battlefield and the wonders of SDC bumps down the list!
Yup. And they're probably not going to open it for FOs, either... they may release a few V spots, but they will almost certainly go to higher medallions. Then... to the battlefield and the wonders of SDC bumps down the list!
Nov 1, 2012, 5:11 pm
#10
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: LAS
Programs: DL PM, SPG Plat75, MR Plat, UA Silver, GE/NEXUS
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I was upgraded 2 days out three times as FO.
LAS-SLC on a Monday afternoon
SLC-LAX on a Wednesday night
ATL-TUL on a Monday night.
The other (very few instances) were BFUG.
LAS-SLC on a Monday afternoon
SLC-LAX on a Wednesday night
ATL-TUL on a Monday night.
The other (very few instances) were BFUG.
Nov 1, 2012, 5:39 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MSP
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Although the official (as stated on delta.com) upgrade windows are 5, 3, and 1 day out for DM/PM, GM, and FO respectively, in fact when the window upgrades do occur (not as frequently these days, as many FT threads attest) they are at 6, 4, and 2 days out, in the late afternoon/early evening. That has become less predictable and more random in recent months.
Nov 1, 2012, 8:47 pm
#14
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Agreed. I've got battlefield twice (DTW-LGA and LGA-DTW). All my other upgrades have been window (ATL-LGA, LGA-ATL). The ATL-LGA-ATL is an easy upgrade for an FO if on the 757.
Last edited by tristar76; Nov 1, 2012 at 8:48 pm Reason: Added description
Nov 1, 2012, 10:18 pm
#15
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan's Capital Region
Programs: DL GM, SPG Gold, Marriott Silver
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Same experiences as many here; very early AM or late day flights receiving the FO upgrade email about 2 days out. Probably got 5-6 upgrades in 5 months as an FO, no BFUG's. On first day as GM a couple weeks ago, had to switch itineraries same day due to an MX issue, when checking in at DFW for the new flight I received a BP with a confirmed J seat for one leg of the trip out of MSP right on the spot. Great welcome to Sky status!