Dec 4, 2015, 7:08 am
Last edit by: Bowgie
Delta Comfort+ FAQs
Delta Comfort+ - A New Domestic Branded Fare Product
Summary (effective November 14, 2015, for travel on or after May 16, 2016, in the U.S.50 and Canada):
No selecting C+ seats at time of booking. Eligible pax must request a C+ upgrade by checking the box in the UPGRADE REQUEST section or calling Delta. If upgrade inventory is available, DM and PM may clear after booking. If upgrade inventory is not available, you will remain in your C- seat until such time that DL either releases inventory, or it goes to the airport for gate upgrade.
GM and FO window remains the same at T-72 and T-24 hrs respectively.
Upgrades may automatically place you in any C+ seat, including middle.
F and C+ are separate checkboxes, so you can request an F upgrade without requesting a C+ upgrade. "Double upgrades" from Y to C+ followed by C+ to F are possible.
In your My Delta Preferences page there is a new box where you can choose the default setting for 1st class upgrades and C+ upgrade preferences.
Pax with a companion will be ranked for a C+ upgrade according to the highest level... ie a DM + general member companion in the same PNR will clear after booking..
Maximum of 1 companion may request a C+ upgrade. Per DL FAQ: "If you have three or more passengers in your reservation, all passengers in the reservation must have Medallion status in order for any passengers to be eligible for Delta Comfort+."
Amex Companion Cert flyers are eligible for C+ upgrades.
To "downgrade" to C- seats (exit, other preferred seats) you must call Delta.
Complimentary upgrades to C+, once on board the aircraft, are not allowed regardless of status.
C+ currently not available with corporate discounts, because C+ currently uses ticket designator /WCOM and corporate discounts also use ticket designators. A fare code can only have one ticket designator. This limitation is apparently temporary.
So far Delta is saying this does not impact upgrades to F.
Delta Comfort+ - A New Domestic Branded Fare Product
Summary (effective November 14, 2015, for travel on or after May 16, 2016, in the U.S.50 and Canada):
No selecting C+ seats at time of booking. Eligible pax must request a C+ upgrade by checking the box in the UPGRADE REQUEST section or calling Delta. If upgrade inventory is available, DM and PM may clear after booking. If upgrade inventory is not available, you will remain in your C- seat until such time that DL either releases inventory, or it goes to the airport for gate upgrade.
GM and FO window remains the same at T-72 and T-24 hrs respectively.
Upgrades may automatically place you in any C+ seat, including middle.
F and C+ are separate checkboxes, so you can request an F upgrade without requesting a C+ upgrade. "Double upgrades" from Y to C+ followed by C+ to F are possible.
In your My Delta Preferences page there is a new box where you can choose the default setting for 1st class upgrades and C+ upgrade preferences.
Pax with a companion will be ranked for a C+ upgrade according to the highest level... ie a DM + general member companion in the same PNR will clear after booking..
Maximum of 1 companion may request a C+ upgrade. Per DL FAQ: "If you have three or more passengers in your reservation, all passengers in the reservation must have Medallion status in order for any passengers to be eligible for Delta Comfort+."
Amex Companion Cert flyers are eligible for C+ upgrades.
To "downgrade" to C- seats (exit, other preferred seats) you must call Delta.
Complimentary upgrades to C+, once on board the aircraft, are not allowed regardless of status.
C+ currently not available with corporate discounts, because C+ currently uses ticket designator /WCOM and corporate discounts also use ticket designators. A fare code can only have one ticket designator. This limitation is apparently temporary.
So far Delta is saying this does not impact upgrades to F.
I have two separate flights on May 16, on two separate itineraries. As a PL, I was able to choose C+ seats shortly after booking months ago, by going through the new rigamarole... Today I was notified of upgrades to F on both itineraries, at the upgrade window. So for those who were wondering if a "double upgrade" can happen, yes, it can.
Delta Comfort for flights on/after May 16, 2016
May 19, 2016, 5:39 pm
#2011
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BIL-MSP was full, as usual. MSP>BDL I had three left side C+ seats on a mad dog all to myself, & I'm fine with it.
May 19, 2016, 8:26 pm
#2014
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A little back-paddling and enhancing the enhancements by DL, as reported by René here: http://renespoints.boardingarea.com/...-level-counts/
Starting this fall, Medallion members traveling with one companion will clear for Complimentary Upgrades to both First Class and Delta Comfort+™ based on the status of the higher-tiered member. Diamond and Silver traveling together? Your upgrade will clear at the Diamond level, when available.
May 19, 2016, 8:28 pm
#2015
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A little back-paddling and enhancing the enhancements by DL, as reported by René here: http://renespoints.boardingarea.com/...-level-counts/
May 19, 2016, 8:35 pm
#2016
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A little back-paddling and enhancing the enhancements by DL, as reported by René here: http://renespoints.boardingarea.com/...-level-counts/
May 19, 2016, 8:40 pm
#2017
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Location: DCA
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Posts: 6,712
May 19, 2016, 8:41 pm
#2018
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: DL DM/MM
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This updated policy not only negatively affects me as a DM who usually travels solo, it also really devalues PM, GM, and FO chances at an UG...
May 19, 2016, 8:44 pm
#2019
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I have a booked W fare flight tomorrow evening out of JFK. I just checked in, and I was surprised to see that my boarding pass has SkyPriority marked on it, which means I get expedited security. Do all paid Economy Comfort fares include expedited security (I currently do not have Delta status)?
May 19, 2016, 8:46 pm
#2020
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I have a booked W fare flight tomorrow evening out of JFK. I just checked in, and I was surprised to see that my boarding pass has SkyPriority marked on it, which means I get expedited security. Do all paid Economy Comfort fares include expedited security (I currently do not have Delta status)?
May 19, 2016, 8:52 pm
#2021
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It means a DM who is traveling with an FO on a X fare will trump a solo DM on a V fare. So, basically the FO gets the FC upgrade, and you, as a DM on the V fare won't get it.
This updated policy not only negatively affects me as a DM who usually travels solo, it also really devalues PM, GM, and FO chances at an UG...
This updated policy not only negatively affects me as a DM who usually travels solo, it also really devalues PM, GM, and FO chances at an UG...
May 19, 2016, 8:53 pm
#2022
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
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May 19, 2016, 9:00 pm
#2023
Join Date: May 2015
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May 19, 2016, 9:08 pm
#2024
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Posts: 2,277
Please report back and let us know if you get any other perks.
May 19, 2016, 9:10 pm
#2025
Join Date: May 2015
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C+ gets Sky Priority status, but according to the footnote #1, gets no other SP services (e.g., additional baggage allowance, lounge access, etc.): http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...fort-plus.html
Please report back and let us know if you get any other perks.
Please report back and let us know if you get any other perks.
Its presence indicates that OP is eligible for full Sky Priority benefits, as far as the system is concerned.