2019 Upgrade Success (Or Lack Thereof)
Jan 10, 2019, 8:57 am
#31
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lawrence, MA USA
Programs: Delta Gold
Posts: 273
After going 2/23 in 2018, I'm now 1/1 in 2019!
BOS-LAS cleared at T-72. I guess the trick is to fly on Saturday, which is when both this week's and last year's two upgrades happened.
BOS-LAS cleared at T-72. I guess the trick is to fly on Saturday, which is when both this week's and last year's two upgrades happened.
Jan 10, 2019, 8:54 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,384
I've made two unscheduled RTs so far in 2019, and am 6/6. DCA-CVG (upgraded at gate, #1 for 3 seats) on 1/4; CVG-DCA on 1/6 (upgraded at ticket purchase); DCA-JFK-PBI-ATL-DCA all on 1/9 (DCA-JFK and ATL-DCA upgraded at 120 hour mark; JFK-PBI upgraded 3 days out; PBI-ATL, was #9 for 3 empties 60 minutes before departure; was expecting to sit in 13F but the magic slip of paper popped out of the scanner at the gate with 4B on it).
Jan 11, 2019, 1:10 am
#33
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,212
Jan 11, 2019, 4:51 am
#34
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: SkyMiles 2018 PM, 2019 PM, 2020 PM, 2021 PM, 2022 PM, 2023 PM...
Posts: 314
Woke up early on flight day, again, but no earthquake this time. Called PM line, confirmed on earlier flight. Went from 3/37 on FC UG list with 2 open on RUC to 1/29 on D1 UG list with 3 open seats.
I'll note the number of people being thankful to the lovely folks at TSA who won't be paid today appears to be appreciated, it has also made me feel a wee bit guilty about spoiling myself.
I'll note the number of people being thankful to the lovely folks at TSA who won't be paid today appears to be appreciated, it has also made me feel a wee bit guilty about spoiling myself.
Jan 11, 2019, 9:42 am
#35
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Delta PM/2MM, Marriott Ambassador Elite/Lifetime Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 142
Was 3/85 on this morning's LAX-ATL flight. Applied RUC at T-4, stayed 1/85 and cleared to 1C at boarding. Definite perk of 360.
Jan 11, 2019, 10:54 am
#36
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,040
Hey all. Just curious how everyone has fared when it comes to getting a complimentary upgrade to D1 on domestic routes? I realize YMMV due to specific routes, time of year, day of travel, etc. But I'm just curious what kind of luck you guys have had since DL made the change. I'm looking to do some MR's on Saturdays next year and LAX-JFK-LAX is one of a couple routes that have caught my eye and it's always nicer to ride up front if you can. 
Jan 11, 2019, 11:39 am
#37
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Treasure Coast, FL
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond, Avis Preferred Plus, National Executive
Posts: 4,578
DM on a U fare.
1/9 DSM-ATL cleared at the DM Window (plane was half full in Y)
1/9 ATL-SRQ I was 5 of 46 for 1 F seat. F had been sold out for 2 weeks until one opened up about 2 hours prior to takeoff
1/9 DSM-ATL cleared at the DM Window (plane was half full in Y)
1/9 ATL-SRQ I was 5 of 46 for 1 F seat. F had been sold out for 2 weeks until one opened up about 2 hours prior to takeoff
Jan 11, 2019, 12:24 pm
#38
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MEM
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Posts: 5,431
DM on K fare
1/14 midday MEM-ATL (MD88) cleared at window
1/14 midday ATL-CMH (B739) cleared at window
I bought this ticket a few hours before the window opened on Wednesday, but had to cancel later after the plans changed
1/14 midday MEM-ATL (MD88) cleared at window
1/14 midday ATL-CMH (B739) cleared at window
I bought this ticket a few hours before the window opened on Wednesday, but had to cancel later after the plans changed
Jan 11, 2019, 4:58 pm
#39
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 16
Started 2019 right!
FO
1/10 - PDX>LAS - Cleared to First at FO Window
1/11 - LAS>PDX - Cleared to C+ at FO Window, GA came on plane to move me to first just before door closed.
FO
1/10 - PDX>LAS - Cleared to First at FO Window
1/11 - LAS>PDX - Cleared to C+ at FO Window, GA came on plane to move me to first just before door closed.
Jan 12, 2019, 12:38 am
#40
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: Delta Diamond; Marriott Gold Elite
Posts: 170
Jan 12, 2019, 6:09 pm
#41
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: CHS
Programs: UA GS, Delta PM/2MM, Marriott Ambassador Elite/Lifetime Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 142
Jan 12, 2019, 8:40 pm
#42
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 46
Odd situation on tomorrow's flight SEA-LAX. There are currently 10 people on the F upgrade list, but the first person on the list is also on the C+ List. Nobody else is on C+ List, because there are 22 open seats in C+, so why isn't this #1 person automatically placed in C+?
Last edited by cpmp; Jan 12, 2019 at 8:58 pm
Jan 13, 2019, 10:20 am
#43
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: Delta DM; Marriott PP w/ Ambassador
Posts: 6
I was batting 1.000 as a Diamond this year - but my upcoming (1.5 hr away) ATL-->MIA may be the first time I'm stuck in C+. 8/42 on the list with one FC seat open
Jan 13, 2019, 11:54 pm
#44
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Seattle WA
Programs: DL GM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 32
2019 GM
1/6 DL 5771 YYC-SEA E175 (X) - Upgraded - Cleared at T-72
2018 as FO: F 6/14 (43%), C+ 13/14 (93%);
2018 as GM: F 1/1 (100%), C+ 1/1 (100%)
2019 as GM YTD: GM: F 1/1 (100%), C+ 1/1 (100%)
1/6 DL 5771 YYC-SEA E175 (X) - Upgraded - Cleared at T-72
2018 as FO: F 6/14 (43%), C+ 13/14 (93%);
2018 as GM: F 1/1 (100%), C+ 1/1 (100%)
2019 as GM YTD: GM: F 1/1 (100%), C+ 1/1 (100%)