Jul 14, 2015, 4:38 pm
Last edit by: Zorak
Summary of SkyMiles Upgrade Changes
Effective Aug 1, 2015, DM's on paid fares and no companions will no longer receive complimentary upgrades JFK-LAX/SFO. Delta's reps failed to disclose this in their June 14 announcement.
For travel on or after June 1, 2016, additional fare classes are eligible for SkyMiles upgrades:
Within North American and northern South America, L/U/T fares are now eligible. (Previously only Y/B/M/H/Q/K)
For all other markets, H/Q/K fares are now eligible. (Previously only Y/B/M)
SkyMiles Upgrade Awards will also require more miles. Prices for the following markets as quoted by multiple reservations agents: (Pricing is one-way)
(current chart based on observations has been moved to this thread: Upgrading with miles)
Effective Aug 1, 2015, DM's on paid fares and no companions will no longer receive complimentary upgrades JFK-LAX/SFO. Delta's reps failed to disclose this in their June 14 announcement.
For travel on or after June 1, 2016, additional fare classes are eligible for SkyMiles upgrades:
Within North American and northern South America, L/U/T fares are now eligible. (Previously only Y/B/M/H/Q/K)
For all other markets, H/Q/K fares are now eligible. (Previously only Y/B/M)
SkyMiles Upgrade Awards will also require more miles. Prices for the following markets as quoted by multiple reservations agents: (Pricing is one-way)
(current chart based on observations has been moved to this thread: Upgrading with miles)
SkyMiles July Announcements
Jul 21, 2015, 2:21 pm
#301
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I noticed they were gone about 2-3 weeks ago when I went looking. No idea when they were actually pulled, but it was definitely before the July announcement.
Jul 21, 2015, 8:04 pm
#305
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A third party website could easily work for the future. Once fully dynamic pricing is instituted, only a credit check, ID, and major credit card will be required for travel. Take the seat that you want and the flight attendant will come around and charge you whatever he/she feels that particular flight and seat should cost. 
Jul 21, 2015, 8:40 pm
#308
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Jul 21, 2015, 9:21 pm
#310
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Jul 21, 2015, 9:29 pm
#311
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I did search HKG which is serviced by AA, guess what nothing there either. Not a DL fan boy but I guess all the AA deserters must be flying to different destinations than me.
I personally think I'm making the jump to BR, CZ, or CA prem econ. Flew BR (EVA) for years until they really started demanding a premium for premium economy.
I personally think I'm making the jump to BR, CZ, or CA prem econ. Flew BR (EVA) for years until they really started demanding a premium for premium economy.
Jul 21, 2015, 9:30 pm
#312
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which gets collected like an hour before the flight lands
Jul 21, 2015, 10:03 pm
#313
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Or have different starting points/home airports, which seems to actually matter quite a bit in some cases when it comes to cheap redemption options.
Jul 21, 2015, 10:03 pm
#314
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I did search HKG which is serviced by AA, guess what nothing there either. Not a DL fan boy but I guess all the AA deserters must be flying to different destinations than me.
I personally think I'm making the jump to BR, CZ, or CA prem econ. Flew BR (EVA) for years until they really started demanding a premium for premium economy.
I personally think I'm making the jump to BR, CZ, or CA prem econ. Flew BR (EVA) for years until they really started demanding a premium for premium economy.