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Old Mar 15, 2019, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Gig103
I got upgraded as a silver medallion for a flight tomorrow, but they decided to default me to the bulkhead when I like to stretch my feet out. Thankfully the app let me change to 3A
I'm also not a bulkhead fan.
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Old Mar 15, 2019, 3:09 pm
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Originally Posted by mumaluke
OK.... why does Delta offer 72hr complimentary GM upgrades if they don't upgrade you 72hrs in advance? I am within the 72hr window, 6 FC seats open, and no upgrade. So I called and asked, they tell me they are waiting to see if they sell more FC seats first. I know.... first world problems. LOL
One reason is that, there might be Diamonds or Platinums ahead of you that haven't been upgraded yet. NOT every single seat that's for sale is available for a complimentary upgrade. They hold back a few hoping to sell some in the last hours, or, in case a paid first class customer misconnects.

This is probably one of the top 3 issues that are brought up here frequently.
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Old Mar 15, 2019, 3:12 pm
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Originally Posted by davetravels
One reason is that, there might be Diamonds or Platinums ahead of you that haven't been upgraded yet. NOT every single seat that's for sale is available for a complimentary upgrade. They hold back a few hoping to sell some in the last hours, or, in case a paid first class customer misconnects.

This is probably one of the top 3 issues that are brought up here frequently.
yup. you could clear at the window. I recently cleared for 2 flights at the window (although it's becoming increasingly rare)
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Old Mar 16, 2019, 10:27 am
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Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but in Delta One, on the Airbus 350 in the suites, if you don't have a window seat, you don't have an air vent. The middle section has no air vents that you can turn off and on during the flight.
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Old Mar 16, 2019, 12:55 pm
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Originally Posted by woffoja
Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but in Delta One, on the Airbus 350 in the suites, if you don't have a window seat, you don't have an air vent. The middle section has no air vents that you can turn off and on during the flight.
This is NOT a random, trivial, pathetic thing. This really does suck for an expensive, long flight.
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Old Mar 16, 2019, 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by EditingFX
This is NOT a random, trivial, pathetic thing. This really does suck for an expensive, long flight.
Agreed. No air vent on a cheap, short flight would not be pleasant, nevermind a suite on an international flight.
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Old Mar 16, 2019, 2:44 pm
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Of course, DL Marketing Dep't using the term "suite" IS a pathetic thing for that... seat with a half-door.
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Old Mar 16, 2019, 3:07 pm
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Originally Posted by EditingFX
Of course, DL Marketing Dep't using the term "suite" IS a pathetic thing for that... seat with a half-door.
So . . . . maybe they should call it "Semi-Suite"?!?

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Old Mar 16, 2019, 3:27 pm
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That same marketing firm calls this an "Estate Home".

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Old Mar 16, 2019, 9:15 pm
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Originally Posted by EditingFX
Of course, DL Marketing Dep't using the term "suite" IS a pathetic thing for that... seat with a half-door.
I think on a plane, it is a fair characterization. Real estate is at a premium, and the word suite describes its privacy.
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Old Mar 17, 2019, 12:53 am
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Originally Posted by MarkP24
I think on a plane, it is a fair characterization. Real estate is at a premium, and the word suite describes its privacy.
Privacy on a DL A350 suite? Surely you jest. There's nothing private about the DL "suite."
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Old Mar 17, 2019, 8:38 am
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Originally Posted by EditingFX
This is NOT a random, trivial, pathetic thing. This really does suck for an expensive, long flight.
Bin space in D1 suites on the A350 also isn't good.
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Old Mar 17, 2019, 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
Bin space in D1 suites on the A350 also isn't good.
When I was domestic D1 (757) the bins were full with bedding, but FA's were happy to move some for me. Still a random and pathetic thing to complain about
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Old Mar 18, 2019, 5:51 am
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I wish BOS SC had the same breakfast spread as SEA. The powdered eggs were pretty bad this morning....even dressed up with salsa and bacon. Tho a bit of cheddar cheese would have helped the equation.
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Old Mar 18, 2019, 6:10 am
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Originally Posted by navi_jen
I wish BOS SC had the same breakfast spread as SEA. The powdered eggs were pretty bad this morning....even dressed up with salsa and bacon. Tho a bit of cheddar cheese would have helped the equation.
Powdered eggs are insulting. If you have to cheap out go with the liquid mix. It's at least half-edible.
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