Originally Posted by cheesewhiz

Is it bad that part of me is looking forward to some DM screaming for Delta to thin the herd of so-called low-rev medallions because they can't get aisle EC seats on transcons?

Originally Posted by DiverDave

Delta will change the pricing on the transcon EC seats to where GMs only get discounted EC seats instead of free.

David

Originally Posted by CabinCaptive

Why wouldn't they just institute a true 3-cabin BE, F/EC, & Y? Then UGs could be from Y to EC, with Op-Ups into BE. This would make everyone happy!

Originally Posted by SkyMilesTeam

As we come to the end of the calendar year, we�ll be sending out emails this week to tell you about some upcoming changes to the SkyMiles program � many of which will begin at the start of the new Medallion program year on March 1, 2014.

Changes to Systemwide Upgrades (SWUs):
We are always looking for opportunities to fine-tune the Medallion program and we�ve received a lot of valuable feedback about the SWUs component of our Medallion benefits.

On March 1, 2014, we�re replacing SWUs with two new certificate types: Global Upgrades and Regional Upgrades. Global Upgrades will be available on all routes and Regional Upgrades will be available on the same routes as Medallion Complimentary Upgrades, but have a higher priority.

Both Global and Regional Upgrades will be valid on Delta flights for all paid Economy class fares except for E, providing you even more options and convenience.

• Diamond Medallion members can choose either four Global Upgrades or eight Regional Upgrades as one of their Choice Benefits selections
  
  
• Platinum Medallion members can choose four Regional Upgrades

The current SWUs will still be available as Choice Benefits selections through February 28, 2014 and all the terms and conditions of the existing certificates continue to apply.

Added Choice Benefits:
There will also be two new Choice Benefits options available for selection beginning March 1, 2014:

� Global Entry application vouchers � Diamond Medallion members can select 2 and Platinum Medallion members can select one

� Tiffany & Co. Diamond Medallion premium luggage tags (2 for Diamond Medallions only)

Unlimited Complimentary Upgrades:
Starting with the new Medallion program year on March 1, 2014, Medallion members will enjoy Complimentary Upgrades on flights between Hawaii and Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, or Seattle. However, in light of significant investments in our coast-to-coast BusinessElite experience - including premium amenities like fully flat-bed seats, Westin Heavenly In-Flight Bedding, on-demand entertainment, and premium dining - we will no longer offer Medallion Complimentary Upgrades on flights between New York-JFK and Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle beginning March 1, 2014.

More information about the program changes for the 2014 Medallion year are available on the SkyMiles News and Updates section of delta.com. We�ll be following your comments here and look forward to reading your feedback.

Originally Posted by jcore

Has anyone else had this issue? Probably many i just didn't go through the 59 pages on this thread.

Originally Posted by DiverDave

PMs can already "steal" upgrades with SWUs on a K fare or above. I guess I will have to brag next year about how I stole some DM's upgrade using one of my 4 RUs.

Does everything on FT have to turn into class warfare?

Originally Posted by alee0729

As someone that flies JFK-SFO frequently, the new changes are insanely aggravating. But having flown paid first on a few other airlines since the announcement, DL's overall product remains hard to beat. Was really looking for reasons to like the other products... just not feeling it. Which leaves me feeling stuck and bitter about my transcons still.

Originally Posted by DiscoPapa

Serious question - If you've flown paid first several times in the past nine days (on other airlines) since the announcement, why wouldn't you just buy paid BE on Delta? Unless you mean paid first on non-transcon routes, which are usually less expensive than the transcons. Just curious.

Originally Posted by alee0729

As someone that flies JFK-SFO frequently, the new changes are insanely aggravating. But having flown paid first on a few other airlines since the announcement, DL's overall product remains hard to beat. Was really looking for reasons to like the other products... just not feeling it. Which leaves me feeling stuck and bitter about my transcons still.

Originally Posted by 5khours

Why any company would pay for YBM fares is beyond me. DL was basically scamming the system by creating an incentive for employees to book over-priced fares in order to use their SWUs. This wasted company money and created a system where there were no international UG benefits for people working for companies with rationale travel policies or those who were weren't profligate or irresponsible with their employer's money.

Originally Posted by cheesewhiz

Is it bad that part of me is looking forward to some DM screaming for Delta to thin the herd of so-called low-rev medallions because they can't get aisle EC seats on transcons?

Originally Posted by WestSideBilly

If you were Delta, why would you want that to end?



That's somewhat the point of MQD. Seems like there's a fair number of marginal FOs/GMs who won't be "hogging" the EC seats.

Originally Posted by MSPeconomist

I wonder whether DL has been getting some complaints from major corporate contract potential customers about issues with DL incentivizing employees to purchase tickets that are more expensive than necessary in order to be eligible for upgrades.