Originally Posted by RSSrsvp (Post 21633283)

This may start a new trend of FT'ers taking pictures of the GIDS when their UG clears! ^

Originally Posted by mnredfox (Post 21641211)

Lastly, WRT MQD on UG order that would be a disaster unless it was last in line. Would a $20K MQD PM be UG'd over a $13K DM?

Originally Posted by DeltaFan4Now (Post 21641535)

Especially interested in how they would handle a $20K MQD PM on an X fare vs. a $13K PM on a B fare?

Originally Posted by DeltaFan4Now (Post 21641535)

Especially interested in how they would handle a $20K MQD PM on an X fare vs. a $13K PM on a B fare?

Originally Posted by florin (Post 21641840)

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Originally Posted by DeltaFan4Now


Especially interested in how they would handle a $20K MQD PM on an X fare vs. a $13K PM on a B fare?




Rock-paper-scissors seems the obvious way to handle this.

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 21641831)

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Originally Posted by DeltaFan4Now


Especially interested in how they would handle a $20K MQD PM on an X fare vs. a $13K PM on a B fare?




How about a $20,000 DM on an E fare versus a $19,999 DM on a B fare? Unless DL uses thresholds for MQDs, there will rarely be ties, so fare class would no longer matter. This could be a bit of DL shooting itself in the foot since some people will buy higher fare classes (or their employers do) partly for the better upgrade opportunities.

OTOH purely as a tiebreaker, MQDs might be more sensible than time of upgrade request.

Originally Posted by HongKonger (Post 21642070)

But DL would have to keep track of MQDs for non-US based medallions flying domestic segments who would also be on the UG list.

Originally Posted by HongKonger (Post 21640571)

It is indeed theft of services. The GA is taking a resource that belongs to her employer and which her employer has directed be used in a particular fashion and instead used it for the benefit of her friends. That's theft.

Originally Posted by FitTraveler (Post 21640836)

MQD could factor in two ways:
- to further segment status, e.g., DM with $65k MQD vs DM with $20k MQD
- to more accurately reflect fare paid per segment vs fare code

The other rumor is that the windows will change to ensure more Delta360's and DM's sit upfront- i.e., PM's, GM's, and FO's will be gate upgrades.

Delta is working really hard to identify and differentiate those who contribute the most financially, the real elites... and they ain't the BIS'rs. :D

Originally Posted by vgb2001 (Post 21642703)

What is a Delta360?
Where are these rumors coming from?

Originally Posted by KOTAR1988 (Post 21631645)

I said, "after repeated e-mails to DL, they assured me that DL's GA's are required to go and get the Medallions in Economy.....

Originally Posted by Robert Leach (Post 21643147)

I can just see a dozen Medallions standing there snapping photos of the GIDS in the future.

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 21641831)

How about a $20,000 DM on an E fare versus a $19,999 DM on a B fare? Unless DL uses thresholds for MQDs, there will rarely be ties, so fare class would no longer matter. This could be a bit of DL shooting itself in the foot since some people will buy higher fare classes (or their employers do) partly for the better upgrade opportunities.

OTOH purely as a tiebreaker, MQDs might be more sensible than time of upgrade request.

Originally Posted by sdadept (Post 21640664)

This is just my opinion, but I think it happens more than people let on.

Originally Posted by telloh (Post 21642634)

The gate agent has the authority to allocate upgrades to revenue and non-revenue passengers. If he doesn't follow Delta policy in executing that allocation, that is poor job performance, not theft.