The Official “I Got Upgraded” Thread: JFK-LAX/SFO/SEA
Jan 13, 2015, 1:44 am
#1036
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The only time I have failed to get on the upgrade list was when I was connecting to an international flight last month. I went through everything you have done and could not get on the upgrade list. I showed up at the airport early and got the biggest load of baloney from both the GAs and the red coat. Bottom line is that I sat in the back SFO-JFK. Nothing worked. I wish you better luck than I had.
For example, TLV-JFK-SFO, MAD-JFK-SFO; when booked as a "through flight" and the same flight #, it causes problems with UGs on the domestic leg.
Jan 13, 2015, 6:29 am
#1037
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
This post will be of interest to PMs or DMs who fly JFK->LAX on PNRs where the flight number doesn't change into an international connection. For example, tomorrow, I'm on flight DAL 417 from JFK->LAX, and then the same flight number (but a different plane) LAX->SYD tomorrow....
You pay a bit more in taxes, but not much -- on the order of $5-10.
That being said, the last time I needed to do this was 2013.
Also, I don't always practice what I preach -- on my upcoming trip to DUB it first gave me a "direct" flight with 90 minute connection. I went for an earlier flight to get different flight numbers. Now a 3:30 connection but time to get dinner and some local beers.
Jan 13, 2015, 7:31 am
#1038
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Northern California
Programs: DL DM Charter, 2.9MM; 2019 PM and falling; Kettle everywhere else
Posts: 243
Definitely different flight numbers. It was 414 SFO to JFK connecting to 411 JFK to DUB. On the return it was 091 DUB to JFK and then 415 JFK to SFO.
Jan 13, 2015, 8:11 am
#1039
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: TPA & ATL
Programs: DL PM, USLess air & HHoners
Posts: 1,237
Even though the T&C say the JFK tcons aren't allowed, its not surprising AT ALL to see them selling upgrades at the gate. Lets you know just how much your "elite" status means to Delta... they'd rather piss off elites who fly those tcons regularly and try to extract more money from them.
Jan 13, 2015, 8:48 am
#1040
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: DL DM/MM
Posts: 2,282
I'm flying on different flight numbers on all four segments. For those who have traveled on transcon segments (i.e., LAX/SFO-JFK) and then making international connections, did you have any similar trouble getting on the UG list for the domestic portions? Did you do anything different when you called the PM/DM line to get put on the list?
Jan 20, 2015, 7:16 am
#1041
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
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So I'm on DL 16 (LAX-JFK) this morning and continuing on (on a different flight#) to DUB.
At T-9 I notice the app now has a "Show upgrade list" link. I click it and it shows an upgrade list of 5 (for 6 seats) but I'm not on it. I tweet @DeltaAssist and they assure me I am on their list.
So this morning at about t-3h I'm still not showing on the app so I call in. When then agent tries to put me on the list it says it can't because I have to show travel docs. He checks with a supervisor and they can't see a way around it. I can't be put on the list until I get to the airport.
This may explain part of the problem folks reported with getting upgraded when continuing on to international destinations.
We'll see what they say at the airport...
Added: It took two agents and about 10 minutes but they managed to get me on the list at the check in desk. Number 5 for 6 seats...
At T-9 I notice the app now has a "Show upgrade list" link. I click it and it shows an upgrade list of 5 (for 6 seats) but I'm not on it. I tweet @DeltaAssist and they assure me I am on their list.
So this morning at about t-3h I'm still not showing on the app so I call in. When then agent tries to put me on the list it says it can't because I have to show travel docs. He checks with a supervisor and they can't see a way around it. I can't be put on the list until I get to the airport.
This may explain part of the problem folks reported with getting upgraded when continuing on to international destinations.
We'll see what they say at the airport...
Added: It took two agents and about 10 minutes but they managed to get me on the list at the check in desk. Number 5 for 6 seats...
Last edited by TheMadBrewer; Jan 20, 2015 at 8:28 am
Jan 21, 2015, 4:16 am
#1042
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
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Posts: 1,532
I was upgraded on DL1162 (9:40PM departure LAX-JFK) yesterday. I landed in LAX at about T-3:30hrs -- Delta Skyclub said (oh.. you're not activated) and there I was at #2 on the list. Very quick, no explaining... very nice.
Jan 21, 2015, 8:26 am
#1043
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: DL DM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 351
Jan 21, 2015, 8:28 am
#1044
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: DL DM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 351
This is reassuring...maybe I'll just check in with them re: activation. What fare code if you recall?
Jan 22, 2015, 12:14 pm
#1045
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: LGA/JFK
Programs: DL PM, UA Premier, AA Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec Elite, Sixt Plat
Posts: 500
Apparently Delta Points just posted this new forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...mediately.html
Only DM can now get upgrades on JFK-LAX/SFO.
Any PMs flying this route see the change?
Only DM can now get upgrades on JFK-LAX/SFO.
Any PMs flying this route see the change?
Jan 22, 2015, 1:48 pm
#1046
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MKE
Programs: Delta PM/SC Member
Posts: 57
Apparently Delta Points just posted this new forum: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...mediately.html
Only DM can now get upgrades on JFK-LAX/SFO.
Any PMs flying this route see the change?
Only DM can now get upgrades on JFK-LAX/SFO.
Any PMs flying this route see the change?
Jan 22, 2015, 2:41 pm
#1047
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: Delta TDK(or care)WIA, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,869
I don't know for absolutely certain if medallion upgrades are reinstated for everybody, but I cleared at the window for my flight tomorrow. I'm waiting for a GM to report getting on the upgrade list, but I'm pretty sure it's all medallions now, because it says upgrade eligible.
Jan 22, 2015, 5:13 pm
#1048
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: MKE
Programs: Delta PM/SC Member
Posts: 57
Starting in June I am seeing 2 flat-bed flights in each direction. I don't know if they are going back to regular domestic first food service, or if they are going to continue with the goat cheese and the overcooked lamb chops. Do some experimenting with the booking engine, and I think you'll find plenty of flat-bed flights.
I don't know for absolutely certain if medallion upgrades are reinstated for everybody, but I cleared at the window for my flight tomorrow. I'm waiting for a GM to report getting on the upgrade list, but I'm pretty sure it's all medallions now, because it says upgrade eligible.
I don't know for absolutely certain if medallion upgrades are reinstated for everybody, but I cleared at the window for my flight tomorrow. I'm waiting for a GM to report getting on the upgrade list, but I'm pretty sure it's all medallions now, because it says upgrade eligible.
http://deltapoints.boardingarea.com/...eepdescending/
Jan 22, 2015, 5:58 pm
#1049
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Seattle
Programs: Delta DM, suffering Marriott Titanium
Posts: 94
Jan 22, 2015, 6:45 pm
#1050
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SEA
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