2014 Upgrade Success Thread
Dec 7, 2014, 8:36 am
#241
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
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12/3 - LGA-MSP - T - cleared at gate (#2 of 4)
12/3 - MSP-DFW - T - no upgrade (#5 of 2)
12/6 - DFW-DTW - T - cleared at 5-day window
12/6 - DTW-JFK - T - cleared at gate (#4 of 9)
12/3 - MSP-DFW - T - no upgrade (#5 of 2)
12/6 - DFW-DTW - T - cleared at 5-day window
12/6 - DTW-JFK - T - cleared at gate (#4 of 9)
Dec 8, 2014, 7:02 pm
#242
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,384
Delta let me upgrade the TATL portion of tomorrow's DCA-ATL-CDG-BUD for 75k SMs (I could have paid $750.00 instead of cashing miles); my upgrade does not extend to the AF operated segment to BUD (I'm in "premium economy", the front half of the stools and ropes section).
I'm on a V fare.
I'm on a V fare.
Dec 10, 2014, 9:43 pm
#243
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YYC / TPA
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12/6 - YYC - SEA - T - Cleared 48 hours pre-departure
12/6 - SEA - LAX - T - Cleared at gate
12/8 - LAX - SEA - T - No upgrade
12/8 - SEA - YYC - T - Cleared 36 hours pre-departure
12/6 - SEA - LAX - T - Cleared at gate
12/8 - LAX - SEA - T - No upgrade
12/8 - SEA - YYC - T - Cleared 36 hours pre-departure
Dec 10, 2014, 11:08 pm
#244
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Dec 11, 2014, 5:22 pm
#245
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Delta let me upgrade the TATL portion of tomorrow's DCA-ATL-CDG-BUD for 75k SMs (I could have paid $750.00 instead of cashing miles); my upgrade does not extend to the AF operated segment to BUD (I'm in "premium economy", the front half of the stools and ropes section).
I'm on a V fare.
I'm on a V fare.
Dec 15, 2014, 3:54 pm
#247
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After an almost 3 month dry run, SDC'd to the 2pm PHL-ATL last week and got a gate UG.
Hooray for traveling during commuter times...
Hooray for traveling during commuter times...
Dec 15, 2014, 11:41 pm
#249
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Dec 16, 2014, 4:57 am
#250
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Haha how funny. I was actually on the 1:10pm departure, DL760. I avoid the redeye whenever possible. It's just too short and uncomfortable and upgrades are tough on it.
Dec 16, 2014, 5:51 am
#251
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mid Atlantic
Programs: Delta Plat, one-time United Plat, Amex Plat, Marriott Plat, Hertz Prez Circle, Bus Pass
Posts: 1,237
just did DCA-ATL-DXB (12/13) and DXB-AMS-JFK-DCA (12/15). All V class.
Upgraded on both domestic legs (DCA-ATL and JFK-DCA) at the gate.
Upgraded on both domestic legs (DCA-ATL and JFK-DCA) at the gate.
Dec 16, 2014, 5:56 am
#252
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. / Washington, DC
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JFK-SDQ - X - Cleared at the window
SDQ-JFK - X - Cleared at the window
Still 100% as a Silver but this might change as my last JFK-SDQ flight of the year has very few seats available in Business. Worst case scenario, I'll have an EC seat.
SDQ-JFK - X - Cleared at the window
Still 100% as a Silver but this might change as my last JFK-SDQ flight of the year has very few seats available in Business. Worst case scenario, I'll have an EC seat.
Dec 17, 2014, 7:20 am
#253
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
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Posts: 5,384
Yes.
To complete the story, on the way back home I was in the first row of premium economy on KL BUD-AMS (only 4 people sitting in "KLM Europe Select" out of 12 unblocked seats). I went into Crown Lounge 25 in AMS (the first club I passed while walking from Gate D72 to Gate E24) and, after having something to eat and starting to walk out of the club, noticed a large kiosk-type machine. I scanned my BP and, lo and behold, the kiosk offered me a chance to upgrade to KLM World Business Class for €289.00. I grabbed it. The equipment was an older 777-200 with the old cradle/160 degree tilt seats. The food, drink and FA service was absolutely outstanding. Got 5 hours of sleep. Very good flight.
To complete the story, on the way back home I was in the first row of premium economy on KL BUD-AMS (only 4 people sitting in "KLM Europe Select" out of 12 unblocked seats). I went into Crown Lounge 25 in AMS (the first club I passed while walking from Gate D72 to Gate E24) and, after having something to eat and starting to walk out of the club, noticed a large kiosk-type machine. I scanned my BP and, lo and behold, the kiosk offered me a chance to upgrade to KLM World Business Class for €289.00. I grabbed it. The equipment was an older 777-200 with the old cradle/160 degree tilt seats. The food, drink and FA service was absolutely outstanding. Got 5 hours of sleep. Very good flight.
Dec 17, 2014, 8:35 am
#254
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NYC
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12/8 - LGA-MSP - M - goose egg - #12 for 0 seats
12/12 - MSP-LGA - Y - upgrade - #1 for 4 (cleared 1 hour to departure)
12/13 - JFK-BOS - V - upgrade - #1 for 4 (cleared 1 hour to departure)
12/16 - JFK-SFO - U - upgrade - #7 for 5 then called up due to no-show
12/17 - SFO-DTW - H - not gonna happen. Flight oversold
12/18 - DTW-DFW - H - upgrade - cleared 5 days out
12/12 - MSP-LGA - Y - upgrade - #1 for 4 (cleared 1 hour to departure)
12/13 - JFK-BOS - V - upgrade - #1 for 4 (cleared 1 hour to departure)
12/16 - JFK-SFO - U - upgrade - #7 for 5 then called up due to no-show
12/17 - SFO-DTW - H - not gonna happen. Flight oversold
12/18 - DTW-DFW - H - upgrade - cleared 5 days out
Dec 17, 2014, 8:45 am
#255
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Yes.
To complete the story, on the way back home I was in the first row of premium economy on KL BUD-AMS (only 4 people sitting in "KLM Europe Select" out of 12 unblocked seats). I went into Crown Lounge 25 in AMS (the first club I passed while walking from Gate D72 to Gate E24) and, after having something to eat and starting to walk out of the club, noticed a large kiosk-type machine. I scanned my BP and, lo and behold, the kiosk offered me a chance to upgrade to KLM World Business Class for €289.00. I grabbed it. The equipment was an older 777-200 with the old cradle/160 degree tilt seats. The food, drink and FA service was absolutely outstanding. Got 5 hours of sleep. Very good flight.
To complete the story, on the way back home I was in the first row of premium economy on KL BUD-AMS (only 4 people sitting in "KLM Europe Select" out of 12 unblocked seats). I went into Crown Lounge 25 in AMS (the first club I passed while walking from Gate D72 to Gate E24) and, after having something to eat and starting to walk out of the club, noticed a large kiosk-type machine. I scanned my BP and, lo and behold, the kiosk offered me a chance to upgrade to KLM World Business Class for €289.00. I grabbed it. The equipment was an older 777-200 with the old cradle/160 degree tilt seats. The food, drink and FA service was absolutely outstanding. Got 5 hours of sleep. Very good flight.