Paid upgrade to F worth it?
Mar 5, 2019, 1:24 am
#19
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
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Posts: 4,635
I'm 6'5 and no way am I giving $299 for a domestic flight if I'm already in C+!
Now for biz to Europe or Asia, sold!
Now for biz to Europe or Asia, sold!
Mar 5, 2019, 5:20 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
Programs: UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Gold, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,210
Hello, I suppose I am the only one who can really answer my question but I am interested in your input. I am flying DL MKE-DTW-PHX in F. I am in Economy Comfort (or whatever it’s called now) on the way back PHX-MSP-MKE. I got an offer to upgrade PHX-MSP in F for $299. I am tempted because the seats on this route are lie-flat and that would be nice. It’s about a three hour flight which isn’t long. So what are your thoughts....is the extra $299 I would be paying worth it? Thanks!
Mar 5, 2019, 9:01 am
#23
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MKE
Programs: DL Diamond, 2 MM
Posts: 1,009
The F seat map currently shows 16 empty seats. The agent I talked to thought my chances of getting upgraded were “good” but of course that’s very subjective. The funny thing is they also had 48,000 miles for an automatic upgrade. I just upgraded from PS to D1 on a MSP-ICN flight this summer for 40,000 miles! Much better deal!
Mar 5, 2019, 9:40 am
#24
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SEA, NW/DL 1.6Million Miler
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Posts: 4,278
No way. If you are a Plat and have some chance of comp upgrade, paying $299 nullifies your complimentary elite perks. Granted it's not a sure thing but why give in to delta's coffer and pay when you've already paid to earn up the ranks. To me, that's silly.
Jiburi
Jiburi
Mar 5, 2019, 7:26 pm
#25
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC/ EWR/ PHL
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The F seat map currently shows 16 empty seats. The agent I talked to thought my chances of getting upgraded were “good” but of course that’s very subjective. The funny thing is they also had 48,000 miles for an automatic upgrade. I just upgraded from PS to D1 on a MSP-ICN flight this summer for 40,000 miles! Much better deal!
Mar 5, 2019, 7:31 pm
#26
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SDC can be very valuable.
Mar 5, 2019, 8:47 pm
#27
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: Delta Diamond , Marriott Ambassador, Alaska MVP Gold, American Airlines Gold
Posts: 77
I personally would not for this route. Lie flat is nice but for this length of a flight I don’t think it’s worth it. Hopefully you’ll get your upgrade. When is your flight?
Mar 6, 2019, 6:57 am
#28
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Location: MKE
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