The Official “I Got Upgraded” Thread: JFK-LAX/SFO/SEA
Jul 4, 2014, 4:17 am
#826
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ATL/LAX
Programs: Delta Diamond 2MM, AA EXP
Posts: 703
I assume that's because either A). You roll over a lot miles or B). You fly a lot of J TATL/TPAC flights. It's funny to see international posters (Baccarat) say the MQD should be higher when MQDs means nothing to them anyways. It comes across as one wanting to limit DM's for their own benefit.
I do em all. In the last 12 months SM has been going in the right direction. Hope it will continue.
TTH (thin the you know what)
Jul 4, 2014, 9:01 am
#827
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BDL/HPN/JFK/FLL
Programs: DL Diamond Ham Sandwich
Posts: 1,051
Just wanting to feel more special? You only take flights that officially don't allow upgrades- in what way could other elites possibly harm you?
Jul 4, 2014, 9:28 am
#828
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
I assume that's because either A). You roll over a lot miles or B). You fly a lot of J TATL/TPAC flights. It's funny to see international posters (Baccarat) say the MQD should be higher when MQDs means nothing to them anyways. It comes across as one wanting to limit DM's for their own benefit.
I purchase almost 100% of my ex-AMS transatlantic tickets at delta.com. But, when you purchase at delta.com with a foreign (Netherlands) credit card (AMEX) it is NOT ticketed as 006, but instead ticketing is completed in 24-48 hours via KLM (074 ticketing). So, while it's super odd, my Delta reservations eventual produce a KLM ticketing confirmation via email.
I'm pretty certain Delta gives foreign Medallions a waiver, because they have no ability (from an IT standpoint) to properly credit the MQDs.
Jul 4, 2014, 2:20 pm
#829
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Ok, let's say you need to go from SFO-JFK. Would you book SFO-JFK knowing that your best seat gauranteed at booking might be only an EC seat? Or would you book say OAK-SLC-JFK knowing you could get an UG to F?
Jul 4, 2014, 3:03 pm
#830
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BDL/HPN/JFK/FLL
Programs: DL Diamond Ham Sandwich
Posts: 1,051
Jul 4, 2014, 5:13 pm
#831
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
And I buy well in advance, so it's unlikely that I'd know I could get an upgrade at the time of purchase.
Jul 4, 2014, 8:02 pm
#832
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, AA PLT, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,056
Jul 9, 2014, 1:14 pm
#833
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA: EXP Hilton: Gold, SPG: Gold, Hyatt: Plat
Posts: 196
Against my better judgement, I booked an LAX-JFK Q fare for 7/18 and wait listed with miles. I gave 90% of my transcon business to AA following the change, but Delta's flight time worked better and the price was right for the upgradable fare.
I had twitter process the UG request and also asked if the request would transfer to the gate if it does not clear in advance. The twitter response was that it is not possible… :roll eyes:
However, I have been studying O/OP inventory on expert flyer for the past couple of days and noticed something very interesting. Delta seems to consistently be releasing inventory 3 days in advance (i.e. wednesday for saturday flights, and so on).
This is very similar to how AA handles their "C" upgrade inventory. A few seats available for bookings far out, and then more released 3-4 days out.
I'll keep you updated on how it goes...
I had twitter process the UG request and also asked if the request would transfer to the gate if it does not clear in advance. The twitter response was that it is not possible… :roll eyes:
However, I have been studying O/OP inventory on expert flyer for the past couple of days and noticed something very interesting. Delta seems to consistently be releasing inventory 3 days in advance (i.e. wednesday for saturday flights, and so on).
This is very similar to how AA handles their "C" upgrade inventory. A few seats available for bookings far out, and then more released 3-4 days out.
I'll keep you updated on how it goes...
Jul 9, 2014, 7:37 pm
#834
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SMF
Programs: Delta PM, Hyatt D
Posts: 416
Against my better judgement, I booked an LAX-JFK Q fare for 7/18 and wait listed with miles. I gave 90% of my transcon business to AA following the change, but Delta's flight time worked better and the price was right for the upgradable fare.
I had twitter process the UG request and also asked if the request would transfer to the gate if it does not clear in advance. The twitter response was that it is not possible… :roll eyes:
However, I have been studying O/OP inventory on expert flyer for the past couple of days and noticed something very interesting. Delta seems to consistently be releasing inventory 3 days in advance (i.e. wednesday for saturday flights, and so on).
This is very similar to how AA handles their "C" upgrade inventory. A few seats available for bookings far out, and then more released 3-4 days out.
I'll keep you updated on how it goes...
I had twitter process the UG request and also asked if the request would transfer to the gate if it does not clear in advance. The twitter response was that it is not possible… :roll eyes:
However, I have been studying O/OP inventory on expert flyer for the past couple of days and noticed something very interesting. Delta seems to consistently be releasing inventory 3 days in advance (i.e. wednesday for saturday flights, and so on).
This is very similar to how AA handles their "C" upgrade inventory. A few seats available for bookings far out, and then more released 3-4 days out.
I'll keep you updated on how it goes...
Jul 13, 2014, 8:44 am
#835
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: DC
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 148
Mileage upgrade at gate no more?
Wanted to post an update on this. JFK-SFO today my mileage ug did not clear in advance. 5x phone agents and twitter confirmed at T-16hrs that they could not add me to the airport standby list. The checkin agent was very nice and spent 30 mins trying to get me on it but said that they have again changed the rules, and the system is saying that I am not eligible for an upgrade and can't add me. Help desk confirmed it. Will see what ends up happening but wanted to mention that however seamless (not very) this once was, it definitely isn't anymore.
Jul 13, 2014, 8:59 am
#836
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BOS/EAP
Programs: UA 1K, MR LTT, HH Dia, Amex Plat
Posts: 32,063
Wanted to post an update on this. JFK-SFO today my mileage ug did not clear in advance. 5x phone agents and twitter confirmed at T-16hrs that they could not add me to the airport standby list. The checkin agent was very nice and spent 30 mins trying to get me on it but said that they have again changed the rules, and the system is saying that I am not eligible for an upgrade and can't add me. Help desk confirmed it. Will see what ends up happening but wanted to mention that however seamless (not very) this once was, it definitely isn't anymore.
Jul 13, 2014, 9:27 am
#839
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Delta skymiles DM + 1MM
Posts: 8,144
Considering asking for Compensation
This is a serious post:
Just like a spouse that is a pain in the a$$ (PITA) at times, I figured I would give in to DL on the 'enhanced' changes it made with upgrading on the prem transcons and buy more expensive tickets. I have to much invested in Delta to give AA or UA a shot. JetBlue isn't even a consideration (LOL).
So, to get to the meat of the story... I bought a K fare ticket and used 12.5K to upgrade to Business on SEA - JFK. Now that comp upgrades are slowly coming back online for DM/PM's, I am seriously contemplating requesting my miles back or some other form of compensation for DL forcing me to buy a K fare + miles. I think its a valid complaint and worth a shot. Comments?
Just like a spouse that is a pain in the a$$ (PITA) at times, I figured I would give in to DL on the 'enhanced' changes it made with upgrading on the prem transcons and buy more expensive tickets. I have to much invested in Delta to give AA or UA a shot. JetBlue isn't even a consideration (LOL).
So, to get to the meat of the story... I bought a K fare ticket and used 12.5K to upgrade to Business on SEA - JFK. Now that comp upgrades are slowly coming back online for DM/PM's, I am seriously contemplating requesting my miles back or some other form of compensation for DL forcing me to buy a K fare + miles. I think its a valid complaint and worth a shot. Comments?
