Earning FO in November
Aug 31, 2018, 5:01 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 37
Even though people on FT kind of look down on FO, (due to much lower chance of upgrades) it really is a huge step up for the common traveler versus having no status at all. Being able to get free upgrades to preferred/exit row seating is well worth it. I prefer those seats over some C+ seats depending on the plane.
All of the other benefits, (upgrades way more common outside of hubs) free bags, rollover MQM's, priority phone lines, etc., make it well worth having. Despite DL devaluing things here and there, it's easy to forget what it is like having no status at all.
All of the other benefits, (upgrades way more common outside of hubs) free bags, rollover MQM's, priority phone lines, etc., make it well worth having. Despite DL devaluing things here and there, it's easy to forget what it is like having no status at all.
Aug 31, 2018, 5:30 am
#17
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: RDU
Programs: DL DM, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Platinum, etc etc etc
Posts: 2,341
Even though people on FT kind of look down on FO, (due to much lower chance of upgrades) it really is a huge step up for the common traveler versus having no status at all. Being able to get free upgrades to preferred/exit row seating is well worth it. I prefer those seats over some C+ seats depending on the plane.
All of the other benefits, (upgrades way more common outside of hubs) free bags, rollover MQM's, priority phone lines, etc., make it well worth having. Despite DL devaluing things here and there, it's easy to forget what it is like having no status at all.
All of the other benefits, (upgrades way more common outside of hubs) free bags, rollover MQM's, priority phone lines, etc., make it well worth having. Despite DL devaluing things here and there, it's easy to forget what it is like having no status at all.
Aug 31, 2018, 8:19 am
#18
Join Date: Oct 2014
Programs: SQ Gold, Marriott Platinum, IHG Diamond Ambassador, DL Silver, AS MVP, B6 Mosaic, QR, EY, KE, CX, PR
Posts: 317
First post on FT... made an account to tell you that FO isn't all that bad! Have been an FO for 2 years now, and honestly FC upgrade has been at 50%, and E comfort upgrade the other 50%. That said these flights have been from Seattle (a mini delta hub) to non hub destinations. FO also got me free baggage and fast check in on Air France in Paris. I have been pretty lucky with FO overall.
Aug 31, 2018, 11:02 am
#19
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IND
Programs: DL PM & 2MM™, Lifetime HHonors Diamond
Posts: 20,889
Even though people on FT kind of look down on FO, (due to much lower chance of upgrades) it really is a huge step up for the common traveler versus having no status at all. Being able to get free upgrades to preferred/exit row seating is well worth it. I prefer those seats over some C+ seats depending on the plane.
Sep 1, 2018, 5:02 am
#20
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,895
I’m gonna reach FO next week and probably get another 10,000 MQM before the year is over. Looking forward to pushing for gold or more next year
Sep 1, 2018, 6:48 am
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
- 10k makes much more sense. 
Congrats on FO! Don't worry too much about us jaded PM/DMs. It really is a big step over no status.