Big news: Medallion upgrades soon available for all domestic Delta One flights
Nov 20, 2017, 7:09 am
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Big news: Medallion upgrades soon available for all domestic Delta One flights
Per a Delta press release:
The expansion of domestic Delta One comes with an industry-leading perk: Starting April 1, 2018, Delta Sky Miles Medallion Members will be eligible for unlimited day-of-departure Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One cabin on all domestic flights, including Hawaii. This is the airline’s latest move to simplify its SkyMiles program while making it more rewarding for customers.
I suddenly feel the need to fly from Boston to Los Angeles...
http://news.delta.com/delta-one-serv...mestic-markets
The expansion of domestic Delta One comes with an industry-leading perk: Starting April 1, 2018, Delta Sky Miles Medallion Members will be eligible for unlimited day-of-departure Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One cabin on all domestic flights, including Hawaii. This is the airline’s latest move to simplify its SkyMiles program while making it more rewarding for customers.
I suddenly feel the need to fly from Boston to Los Angeles...
http://news.delta.com/delta-one-serv...mestic-markets
Nov 20, 2017, 7:17 am
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Yep posted over at the points guy too, yay for a POSITIVE SM Change!!!!
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/11/fre...stic-upgrades/
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/11/fre...stic-upgrades/
Nov 20, 2017, 7:20 am
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Per a Delta press release:
The expansion of domestic Delta One comes with an industry-leading perk: Starting April 1, 2018, Delta Sky Miles Medallion Members will be eligible for unlimited day-of-departure Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One cabin on all domestic flights, including Hawaii. This is the airline’s latest move to simplify its SkyMiles program while making it more rewarding for customers.
I suddenly feel the need to fly from Boston to Los Angeles...
http://news.delta.com/delta-one-serv...mestic-markets
The expansion of domestic Delta One comes with an industry-leading perk: Starting April 1, 2018, Delta Sky Miles Medallion Members will be eligible for unlimited day-of-departure Complimentary Upgrades to the Delta One cabin on all domestic flights, including Hawaii. This is the airline’s latest move to simplify its SkyMiles program while making it more rewarding for customers.
I suddenly feel the need to fly from Boston to Los Angeles...
http://news.delta.com/delta-one-serv...mestic-markets
About Complimentary UpgradesThe domestic Delta One upgrade process will align with the airline’s domestic First Class process, except upgrades will be awarded in the hours leading up to the flight, as opposed to beginning several days ahead of time. Medallion Members will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades in:
- All U.S. 50 Delta One cabins on the day of departure
- All First Class cabins worldwide (beginning up to 120 hours/5 days prior to departure depending on Medallion Tier)
- All Delta Comfort+ seats worldwide (beginning at booking a ticket depending on Medallion Tier)
- Diamond and Platinum Medallion Members may also use Regional Upgrade Certificates on any flight that is eligible for Complimentary Upgrades, including all First Class and U.S. 50 Delta One flights. These certificates are available through Delta SkyMiles’ industry-exclusive Choice Benefits program.
Nov 20, 2017, 7:24 am
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Let’s be honest it’s more of a PR move than anything...don’t get me wrong it’s great, but Id venture to guess even DM/PM won’t get many of these complimentary upgrades without an RUC, esp if they only begin the day of departure
Nonetheless, thumbs up DL. Wonder if UA or AA will respond
Also: does this mean MSP-HNL and ATL-HNL will now be upgrade eligible for all (the latter apparently becoming D1)?
Nonetheless, thumbs up DL. Wonder if UA or AA will respond
Also: does this mean MSP-HNL and ATL-HNL will now be upgrade eligible for all (the latter apparently becoming D1)?
Nov 20, 2017, 7:31 am
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Let’s be honest it’s more of a PR move than anything...don’t get me wrong it’s great, but Id venture to guess even DM/PM won’t get many of these complimentary upgrades without an RUC, esp if they only begin the day of departure
Nonetheless, thumbs up DL. Wonder if UA or AA will respond
Also: does this mean MSP-HNL and ATL-HNL will now be upgrade eligible for all (the latter apparently becoming D1)?
Nonetheless, thumbs up DL. Wonder if UA or AA will respond
Also: does this mean MSP-HNL and ATL-HNL will now be upgrade eligible for all (the latter apparently becoming D1)?
What about companion upgrades - anyone heard anything about companions on the D1 routes?
Certain busy routes may not see upgrades - but others may have half the cabin upgraded. Either way, it is a positive change for Medallions (for once).
Nov 20, 2017, 7:32 am
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For the most part, people will still UG using a cert. Where this comes in handy is for those at a hub where there is a misconnect on an inbound for others. That opens last minute D1/F and a couple of people will get lucky. Don't think that I would be betting on one of these clearing on anything long haul-ish.
Nov 20, 2017, 7:34 am
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I admittedly have no idea how transcon upgrades on UA work - but AA already does this. The food is similar (and with DL's recent size/quality decreases this past year) but generally the service on DL is slightly better/more consistent. So no response needed from AA - this is DL catching up - but happy to finally see it. Plus, DOD upgrades mean any upgrades will go to DMs first. [Are they already starting this? Given the other thread about D1 upgrades for a recent JFK-LAX flight, with 3/4 on the list upgraded)..
Nov 20, 2017, 7:37 am
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How does this jive with the recent SDC change to exclude D1? If the route is eligible for a complimentary upgrade now the SDC change doesn't make much sense.
Nov 20, 2017, 7:42 am
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Well . . . HERE YA' GO!
Well . . . HERE YA' GO!
Nov 20, 2017, 7:53 am
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Let’s be honest it’s more of a PR move than anything...don’t get me wrong it’s great, but Id venture to guess even DM/PM won’t get many of these complimentary upgrades without an RUC, esp if they only begin the day of departure
Nonetheless, thumbs up DL. Wonder if UA or AA will respond
Also: does this mean MSP-HNL and ATL-HNL will now be upgrade eligible for all (the latter apparently becoming D1)?
Nonetheless, thumbs up DL. Wonder if UA or AA will respond
Also: does this mean MSP-HNL and ATL-HNL will now be upgrade eligible for all (the latter apparently becoming D1)?
Nov 20, 2017, 7:59 am
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Nov 20, 2017, 8:15 am
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AA flies three class (F/J/Y) planes on the route. The J class is equivalent to Delta One on the 757.