C+ now considered an upgrade for Amex Companion Certificate
Feb 20, 2016, 7:19 am
#61
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: DL PM, HH Diamond, SPG Platinum, Amex Centurion
Posts: 34
I'm curious at what point delta finally breaks us. I'm diamond and honestly, it's ok, but it's not that great. It was like getting a trophy only to realize almost every other kid got the same trophy. The only thing that makes diamond worth it IMO is the skyclub access. I mean now I'm the first to miss the upgrade instead of the 3rd, so what?
Feb 26, 2016, 9:30 am
#63
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Big Muddy Mile Marker 332
Programs: Delta-PM, HHonors-Diamond, Hyatt-Explorist, Hertz - Presidents
Posts: 335
Feb 26, 2016, 10:16 am
#64
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MCO
Programs: Delta - PM, HH - Gold, SPG - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 1,060
The Reserve companion ticket can still book the same classes as before. I'm looking at mine for October, but the fare was higher than I wanted so I'm waiting. Remember that no upgrades are allowed so there is no way to get C+ that I see. That is fine with me as I have been using them for FC.
Feb 26, 2016, 3:08 pm
#65
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PVU, SLC
Programs: DL Pork Medallion, PP, GE
Posts: 1,657
The Reserve companion ticket can still book the same classes as before. I'm looking at mine for October, but the fare was higher than I wanted so I'm waiting. Remember that no upgrades are allowed so there is no way to get C+ that I see. That is fine with me as I have been using them for FC.
Feb 26, 2016, 5:43 pm
#66
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MCO
Programs: Delta - PM, HH - Gold, SPG - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 1,060
Well that's good to know. I've been too busy to try calling in about upgrading, so I still am hesitant. We might make a trip to visit family at the end of the summer, so that could be a good use of the Y certificate. And since I've had my card for over two years now, would this still just be considered the same account, or would I be eligible for a signup bonus (keeping the same card number, but upgrading to Reserve)? It'd be great if my anniversary date wouldn't get reset either, because then I could get an F certificate as soon as October (rather than having to wait a whole year after upgrading to Reserve).
Apr 28, 2016, 5:46 pm
#67
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 26
I read some of this thread, not sure if this is covered, but here is a random data point.
I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
Apr 28, 2016, 6:00 pm
#68
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
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... I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
Apr 28, 2016, 6:09 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Francisco
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 31
I read some of this thread, not sure if this is covered, but here is a random data point.
I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
Apr 28, 2016, 7:30 pm
#70
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL PM, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 8,414
This will cause me to dump my Amex card. I can justify the annual fee with the companion fare, but I refuse to fly in the main cabin. I only fly in Comfort + seats or in first class. I wonder if Delta makes more money from me paying the upgrade fee to C+ or from the credit card.
Apr 28, 2016, 8:02 pm
#71
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agree about the thread subject, but I'm replying to shablamb in post #67 who mentions trying to swift-talk a GA into a FC upgrade tomorrow, which I believe is 29 April ...
Apr 28, 2016, 8:32 pm
#72
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: MCO
Programs: Delta - PM, HH - Gold, SPG - Gold, Marriott - Plat
Posts: 1,060
I read some of this thread, not sure if this is covered, but here is a random data point.
I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
I am Delta Gold, my friend is Delta n/a, but has a companion pass via credit card. He used companion pass on me. We were able to select preferred economy seats at booking for free, and I was able to upgrade us to Economy Comfort Plus @ 72 hours out for free (obviously contingent on available seats).
Going to try and talk my way on to the business upgrade list at the airport tomorrow.
There are reports of people getting upgraded to FC, but you are not going to walk up and get on the list.
May 2, 2016, 3:30 pm
#73
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: PVU, SLC
Programs: DL Pork Medallion, PP, GE
Posts: 1,657
Well, I noticed a few weeks ago that C+ and F upgrade option was there when I looked at booking companion tickets. Finally booked them just now, and I could still select them. Just for fun, I selected the F upgrade request. It also said the fare was upgrade eligible when I got to the payment. So we'll see if I even show up on the list in a few months. 