Delta to change 1st/C+ upgrades for two based on highest medallion level
Oct 13, 2016, 4:33 pm
#646
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This is really live BF and I cleared into C+ a few days ago (first leg only as C+ was sold out second leg) and now are listed #1 and #2 for BUF-ATL tomorrow and #2 and #3 ATL-RSW
Oct 13, 2016, 4:41 pm
#648
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I was going to ask out of how many so thanks for the clarification. I think this confirms about what I posted on our flights yesterday where we seemed to be higher than expected and got FC out of ATL with me still being GM. (Actually just got my 2nd bonus today so as soon as we get the mileage for yesterday's flights I'll also be PM and this won't help us - actually hurt because we would lose out to you 
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Just got my miles tonight and am now PM along with wife so I would like them to go back to upgrades on the lowest status.
Official announcement referenced below says starting date is 10/13, but they obviously started this at least on 10/11 because that was when they upgraded us to C+ and on 10/12 we got the FC upgrade on the segment where it was available.
),Just got my miles tonight and am now PM along with wife so I would like them to go back to upgrades on the lowest status.
Official announcement referenced below says starting date is 10/13, but they obviously started this at least on 10/11 because that was when they upgraded us to C+ and on 10/12 we got the FC upgrade on the segment where it was available.
Last edited by miraclebear2003; Oct 13, 2016 at 10:22 pm Reason: additional information
Oct 13, 2016, 6:18 pm
#649
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Had a voicemail from Delta today re a November flight that I had booked back in June. When I logged in I noticed both myself (PM) and my flight companion (SM) have been upgraded to economy comfort with otherwise no change. So the Fall start date must finally have happened and now the system is slowly going thru existing reservations.
Oct 13, 2016, 6:19 pm
#650
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Delta has officially announced the change:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....smt-gold.html
edited to add: now who was it on here who was insisting that it was completely "obvious" that the rollout delay was because of the supposed backlash about the policy change??
<rolls eyes>
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....smt-gold.html
edited to add: now who was it on here who was insisting that it was completely "obvious" that the rollout delay was because of the supposed backlash about the policy change??
<rolls eyes>
Last edited by jdrtravel; Oct 13, 2016 at 6:46 pm
Oct 13, 2016, 6:51 pm
#651
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"Companion upgrades are not available for travel on Award Tickets or Pay with Miles."
Ugh! That's what I use when I fly with my wife!
I'd think I'm not alone here - pay for tickets on business, and use miles with the family.
Do I really have to start flying American again?
Ugh! That's what I use when I fly with my wife!
I'd think I'm not alone here - pay for tickets on business, and use miles with the family.
Do I really have to start flying American again?
Oct 13, 2016, 6:56 pm
#652
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IME, once C+ went to an upgrade class it was hard to get a good seat within 14 days of travel.
I never had an issue when it was +9 and a seat add-on.
I really don't think the change to +1 on same PNR is going to be as catastrophic as you seem to and the policy seems a reasonable compromise. There is an argument to be made that the companion of a high-level elite (presuming spouse/SO in many cases) does deserve some of the benefit as they have to "take care of things" while the Medallion is traveling. I know my spouse has certainly sacrificed some when I am away.
I never had an issue when it was +9 and a seat add-on.
I really don't think the change to +1 on same PNR is going to be as catastrophic as you seem to and the policy seems a reasonable compromise. There is an argument to be made that the companion of a high-level elite (presuming spouse/SO in many cases) does deserve some of the benefit as they have to "take care of things" while the Medallion is traveling. I know my spouse has certainly sacrificed some when I am away.
It's not as if the UG-eligible pax on a flight are suddenly going to double due to a +1 policy.
One data point, but I'm looking at domestic business travel for the very end of this month and I have no flexibility on flights or times. It's a route that shouldn't be elite heavy and where I would expect FC upgrades as well as C+ seats to be easy to get as a DM. I'm looking at the last decent C+ seat in one direction and a preferred seat for the other direction. Fare class availability looks excellent to very good on these flights.
Oct 13, 2016, 9:04 pm
#653
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I noticed today that during booking process, as a logged in DM, I could click on upgrade eligibility and see whether C+ "upgrade" space was available. It was for once flight, and I was upgraded after I finished paying and immediately clicked on my itinerary. The C+ seat map was completely full for the other segment, almost three weeks away and not on an elite heavy route or one where I would expect upgrades to be difficult.
You can also see FC upgrade availability even before your FC upgrade window opens.
You can also see FC upgrade availability even before your FC upgrade window opens.
Oct 13, 2016, 9:57 pm
#654
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I checked in today for a flight tomorrow. As a PM, I'm 14 of 38 on the FC upgrade list for 3 available seats. Ha 
Looking at the list, along with all of the others, there are 2 pairs (same last name) of people ahead of me. Perhaps they are Diamonds with companions.
I wouldn't have received the upgrade anyway. I'm Platinum in MSP, so I don't expect much. Maybe that will change when I reach Diamond next month. Anyway, this does put me lower on the list.
Looking at the list, along with all of the others, there are 2 pairs (same last name) of people ahead of me. Perhaps they are Diamonds with companions.I wouldn't have received the upgrade anyway. I'm Platinum in MSP, so I don't expect much. Maybe that will change when I reach Diamond next month. Anyway, this does put me lower on the list.
Oct 13, 2016, 10:41 pm
#655
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I am seeing both "Upgrade available to first" and "upgrade eligible to first" when I clock on the "check upgrade eligibility" link. I searched for flights that are several months out. When it says "upgrade available" does this mean there is mileage or certificate upgrade inventory available and you could call in right away to upgrade?
Oct 14, 2016, 12:11 am
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I am seeing both "Upgrade available to first" and "upgrade eligible to first" when I clock on the "check upgrade eligibility" link. I searched for flights that are several months out. When it says "upgrade available" does this mean there is mileage or certificate upgrade inventory available and you could call in right away to upgrade?
Oct 14, 2016, 12:25 am
#657
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I am seeing both "Upgrade available to first" and "upgrade eligible to first" when I clock on the "check upgrade eligibility" link. I searched for flights that are several months out. When it says "upgrade available" does this mean there is mileage or certificate upgrade inventory available and you could call in right away to upgrade?
Oct 14, 2016, 6:23 am
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Delta has officially announced the change:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....smt-gold.html
edited to add: now who was it on here who was insisting that it was completely "obvious" that the rollout delay was because of the supposed backlash about the policy change??
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....smt-gold.html
edited to add: now who was it on here who was insisting that it was completely "obvious" that the rollout delay was because of the supposed backlash about the policy change??
Oct 14, 2016, 8:20 am
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Delta has officially announced the change:
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....smt-gold.html
edited to add: now who was it on here who was insisting that it was completely "obvious" that the rollout delay was because of the supposed backlash about the policy change??
<rolls eyes>
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en....smt-gold.html
edited to add: now who was it on here who was insisting that it was completely "obvious" that the rollout delay was because of the supposed backlash about the policy change??
<rolls eyes>