No more middle seat upgrades!
Apr 11, 2019, 8:46 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Programs: UA PM, DL PM, Bonvoy Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 1,292
There are at least two scenarios I can think of where a middle seat upgrade is actually an upgrade:
1) I am already in a middle seat, just not C+ or the Exit Row. I would definitely rather have a C+ middle than a Y (non exit row) middle.
2) I have a tight connection and am way back in the plane.
1) I am already in a middle seat, just not C+ or the Exit Row. I would definitely rather have a C+ middle than a Y (non exit row) middle.
2) I have a tight connection and am way back in the plane.
Apr 11, 2019, 9:09 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: BNA
Programs: DL GM, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,027
It says "For now, this update is available only when you’re traveling by yourself." But that is a good question for future functionality. Maybe they will add something about only upgrade if seated with companion?
Apr 11, 2019, 9:20 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Programs: DL GM/Hilton Gold
Posts: 31
Just saw the email in my box a few minutes ago and updated to include C+ for window or aisle seats, where I used to leave it blank unless given the option at check-in to avoid the middle.
I knew as soon as I saw the email there would be a thread already.
I knew as soon as I saw the email there would be a thread already.
Apr 11, 2019, 9:39 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 534
For now, I don't select the upgrade and look when my window opens to see if there is a window/middle available. I usually travel for leisure using miles, so shouldn't be giving up any priority.
Apr 11, 2019, 9:54 am
#12
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: DL Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat, Hertz Prez Circle, National Exec
Posts: 1,357
There are at least two scenarios I can think of where a middle seat upgrade is actually an upgrade:
1) I am already in a middle seat, just not C+ or the Exit Row. I would definitely rather have a C+ middle than a Y (non exit row) middle.
2) I have a tight connection and am way back in the plane.
1) I am already in a middle seat, just not C+ or the Exit Row. I would definitely rather have a C+ middle than a Y (non exit row) middle.
2) I have a tight connection and am way back in the plane.
Apr 11, 2019, 9:56 am
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: BNA
Programs: DL GM, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,027
I see that now...sorry for not reading the entire post. I'm curious because I have a few trips planned with a 4 year old (so can't book exit row), and at 6'2" I do enjoy the extra legroom of C+. I don't mind sitting in the middle with him next to me, just don't want to be separated (although I'm sure anyone that would be seated next to my son would not want to be sitting next to a lone 4 year old and would be willing to switch seats, but I don't want to be that guy).
For now, I don't select the upgrade and look when my window opens to see if there is a window/middle available. I usually travel for leisure using miles, so shouldn't be giving up any priority.
For now, I don't select the upgrade and look when my window opens to see if there is a window/middle available. I usually travel for leisure using miles, so shouldn't be giving up any priority.
Apr 11, 2019, 9:59 am
#14
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: DL PM, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, AA, WP
Posts: 840
Here's the old thread on this topic, started in June:
Comfort Plus Middle Seat Upgrade
Comfort Plus Middle Seat Upgrade
Apr 11, 2019, 10:22 am
#15
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: BNA
Programs: DL GM, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,027
Here's the old thread on this topic, started in June:
Comfort Plus Middle Seat Upgrade
Comfort Plus Middle Seat Upgrade
Now (some of us for now) can do this in advance and manage seat preferences, not just avoid the middle.