2020 Upgrade Success (Or Lack Thereof) Thread
Jan 27, 2020, 3:12 pm
#76
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Not really surprised by this. Only ATL is really like this from MCO. Literally any other city to/from MCO is much easier for an UG than ATL is
Jan 30, 2020, 5:54 am
#77
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SLC
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 166
10/51 for 0 seats today LGA - PBI as a DM on L fare. I've consistently been around 10 on my domestic upgrades this year (or I clear at 5 days). Seems a bit crazy.
Jan 30, 2020, 2:15 pm
#79
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Minneapolis MN
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 488
Some decent results from my most recent travels (as a PM):
Thu Jan 9
MSP-LAS - cleared F at booking (about 6 hours before the flight departed). A350 D1 suite on a positioning flight to LAS for CES - sweet ride!
Sat Jan 11
LAS-MSP - cleared F at booking, which was right around T-120. Not as fun of a ride home, but still comfy!
Sat Jan 25
MSP-ORD - Cleared F at T-120 window
ORD-ATL - #5 for 1 F seat, flew in C+
ATL-LAX - RUC cleared at gate. Probably my best upgrade of the year - D1 suite 777-200LR for 4 hours!
Sun Jan 26
LAX-SJC - Cleared F at T-120 window
SJC-MSP - #2 for 2 F seats. Cleared at gate!
Thu Jan 9
MSP-LAS - cleared F at booking (about 6 hours before the flight departed). A350 D1 suite on a positioning flight to LAS for CES - sweet ride!
Sat Jan 11
LAS-MSP - cleared F at booking, which was right around T-120. Not as fun of a ride home, but still comfy!
Sat Jan 25
MSP-ORD - Cleared F at T-120 window
ORD-ATL - #5 for 1 F seat, flew in C+
ATL-LAX - RUC cleared at gate. Probably my best upgrade of the year - D1 suite 777-200LR for 4 hours!
Sun Jan 26
LAX-SJC - Cleared F at T-120 window
SJC-MSP - #2 for 2 F seats. Cleared at gate!
Feb 1, 2020, 9:20 am
#80
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: DL DM 1MM; IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 190
DM with puchased FLL->DTW ticket. Flight is currently within the GM window of upgrades, let alone for DM/PM. According to the seat map, not a single seat has been filled in First. I still haven't been upgraded. Contacted Delta by text yesterday to confirm I was on the upgrade list. "Maybe they just haven't started yet" was the response. Okay.... Can't imagine that 10-15 people have purchased tickets up front and none of them have selected their seats. Thought this is rather strange...
I'm actually wondering if they are holding back because they are thinking of cancelling the flight. I'd estimate the flight is about 80% empty, and the next one of the day could probably accommodate all of the passengers on the flight I am booked on. I'm hoping they need the plane in the DTW hub and it goes without issue....!
I'm actually wondering if they are holding back because they are thinking of cancelling the flight. I'd estimate the flight is about 80% empty, and the next one of the day could probably accommodate all of the passengers on the flight I am booked on. I'm hoping they need the plane in the DTW hub and it goes without issue....!
Last edited by WannabePBA; Feb 1, 2020 at 9:33 am
Feb 1, 2020, 9:40 am
#81
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Location: IAH
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31-Jan-2020
DL 0887
ATL - PDX
DM on B fare
739
1/48 with 1 seat left. Cleared F at T-35 minutes
I even got a non-bulkhead seat
DL 0887
ATL - PDX
DM on B fare
739
1/48 with 1 seat left. Cleared F at T-35 minutes
I even got a non-bulkhead seat
Feb 1, 2020, 6:08 pm
#82
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DM with puchased FLL->DTW ticket. Flight is currently within the GM window of upgrades, let alone for DM/PM. According to the seat map, not a single seat has been filled in First. I still haven't been upgraded. Contacted Delta by text yesterday to confirm I was on the upgrade list. "Maybe they just haven't started yet" was the response. Okay.... Can't imagine that 10-15 people have purchased tickets up front and none of them have selected their seats. Thought this is rather strange...
I'm actually wondering if they are holding back because they are thinking of cancelling the flight. I'd estimate the flight is about 80% empty, and the next one of the day could probably accommodate all of the passengers on the flight I am booked on. I'm hoping they need the plane in the DTW hub and it goes without issue....!
I'm actually wondering if they are holding back because they are thinking of cancelling the flight. I'd estimate the flight is about 80% empty, and the next one of the day could probably accommodate all of the passengers on the flight I am booked on. I'm hoping they need the plane in the DTW hub and it goes without issue....!
Feb 1, 2020, 6:41 pm
#83
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All MIA/FLL-ATL fares through Tuesday in F are selling for full J. I’m guessing the same here - they want to hold back every seat for last minute sale at full fare, probably with some data that some folks who leave the game buy last minute
I’m sure DL will clear anything unsold at the gate
All MIA/FLL-ATL fares through Tuesday in F are selling for full J. I’m guessing the same here - they want to hold back every seat for last minute sale at full fare, probably with some data that some folks who leave the game buy last minute
I’m sure DL will clear anything unsold at the gate
Feb 2, 2020, 8:20 am
#84
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Last minute work trip, booked day before departure
1/29 DL 861 CLT-MSP 717-200 PM on an L Fare: #16 of 37, did not get C+
1/29 DL 2773 MSP-DFW A-220-100 PM on an L Fare: #2 of 11, got C+, might have gotten the upgrade had I booked early
1/30 DL 828 DFW-LGA A-220-100 PM on an M Fare: #18 of 66, no C+, 2/3s of Y on the upgrade list
1/30 DL 4958 LGA-CLT CRJ-700 PM on an M Fare: Cleared at booking
Now 33.33% (2/6) on the year
1/29 DL 861 CLT-MSP 717-200 PM on an L Fare: #16 of 37, did not get C+
1/29 DL 2773 MSP-DFW A-220-100 PM on an L Fare: #2 of 11, got C+, might have gotten the upgrade had I booked early
1/30 DL 828 DFW-LGA A-220-100 PM on an M Fare: #18 of 66, no C+, 2/3s of Y on the upgrade list
1/30 DL 4958 LGA-CLT CRJ-700 PM on an M Fare: Cleared at booking
Now 33.33% (2/6) on the year
Last edited by CMK10; Feb 2, 2020 at 8:27 am Reason: Miscalculated
Feb 4, 2020, 9:11 pm
#85
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Plat, no reserve. This week's trip:
morning RDU-AUS (CR9) - cleared at window
midday AUS-DTW (320) - cleared three days out
evening DTW-ORD (320) - already 5th for 2 and most people haven't even checked in yet.
morning RDU-AUS (CR9) - cleared at window
midday AUS-DTW (320) - cleared three days out
evening DTW-ORD (320) - already 5th for 2 and most people haven't even checked in yet.
Feb 5, 2020, 4:05 am
#86
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
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Posts: 5,638
Gold Medallion
1/15 BOS-MIA DL1855 - Upgraded to F at the Gold window
1/18 MIA-BOS DL1855 - Upgraded to C+ at the Gold window, upgraded to F at the gate. #1 of 4 for 3 seats.
2/2 100% so far this year.
1/15 BOS-MIA DL1855 - Upgraded to F at the Gold window
1/18 MIA-BOS DL1855 - Upgraded to C+ at the Gold window, upgraded to F at the gate. #1 of 4 for 3 seats.
2/2 100% so far this year.
Last edited by diburning; Feb 5, 2020 at 6:40 am
Feb 5, 2020, 5:40 am
#87
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DM and wife
1/27 MSY-ATL DL2936 739 2&3 for 0 No UG
1/27 ATL-YUL DL5455 CRJ900 1&2 for 3 Upgraded at gate
1/30 YUL-ATL DL5525 CRJ900 Upgraded at the DM window
1/30 ATL-MSY DL2383 739 3&4 for 0 No UG
1/27 MSY-ATL DL2936 739 2&3 for 0 No UG
1/27 ATL-YUL DL5455 CRJ900 1&2 for 3 Upgraded at gate
1/30 YUL-ATL DL5525 CRJ900 Upgraded at the DM window
1/30 ATL-MSY DL2383 739 3&4 for 0 No UG
Feb 5, 2020, 5:53 am
#88
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2/4 DL 1803 ATL-RDU A-320 PM on a Q Fare: Cleared at Gate. Pretty rare for me to get this route too so it was a nice treat.
Now 42.86% (3/7) on the year.
Now 42.86% (3/7) on the year.
Feb 5, 2020, 9:02 pm
#89
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: SFO
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Silver
SFO - JFK 757, 31 of 41 for 1 on Q fare. Upgraded to C+ at T-24. Go middle seat in C+ so assuming higher ranked Medallions opted for aisle/window in Main.
JFK - BOS A319, 3 of 12 for 4 on Q fare. Upgraded to F at Gate. Flight went out with one empty seat in F (?!). FA was great and managed full beverage and snack service on 33 minute flight.
SFO - JFK 757, 31 of 41 for 1 on Q fare. Upgraded to C+ at T-24. Go middle seat in C+ so assuming higher ranked Medallions opted for aisle/window in Main.
JFK - BOS A319, 3 of 12 for 4 on Q fare. Upgraded to F at Gate. Flight went out with one empty seat in F (?!). FA was great and managed full beverage and snack service on 33 minute flight.
Feb 6, 2020, 8:17 am
#90
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PM:
RDU - CDG, C+ at booking
AMS - BOS, switched flights within 24 hours of departure (after KLM took control) so did not get on C+ list (and C+ went out full), was able to switch to exit row seat after boarding which is a better seat anyway on the A333
BOS - RDU, C+ at the gate, 3 for 0 for F -- switched flights within 24 hours of departure so missed C+ and F windows
RDU - CDG, C+ at booking
AMS - BOS, switched flights within 24 hours of departure (after KLM took control) so did not get on C+ list (and C+ went out full), was able to switch to exit row seat after boarding which is a better seat anyway on the A333
BOS - RDU, C+ at the gate, 3 for 0 for F -- switched flights within 24 hours of departure so missed C+ and F windows