2021 Upgrade Success (or lack thereof) thread
Oct 8, 2021, 6:46 am
#347
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kansas City, USA
Programs: AA Gold, Delta Platinum, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat, AVIS Preferred, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,066
So far this year I'm at 100% for upgrades only because I've applied RUC's at time of booking (they showed available on delta.com). I have a work trip in 11 days MCI-MSP-MDW and back ORD-DTW-MCI and not applying a RUC since the flights are so short. I'll report back after my trip.
Oct 10, 2021, 11:57 am
#348
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: ORD/MDW
Programs: DL PM, AA PPro, HHonors Gold, Hertz President's Circle, Enterprise Silver
Posts: 198
Oct 11, 2021, 9:51 am
#350
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
Programs: UA: 1K, Hyatt: Explorist and Marriott: LF Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,268
This was a week and half ago but:
- JFK - SFO (September 2 - DL 442) which was the updated 767-400
- 2 seats originally booked V Fare and both me and MrsConsultant upgraded to D1 at window 6/7 and 7/7 on the list
Oct 11, 2021, 10:13 am
#351
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: Southwest A-List Preferred, Delta Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold Elite, Avis PP
Posts: 191
10/3:
MCI-LAX - upgraded to C+ at T-72, #1 of 8 for 3 open FC seats, upgraded at gate
LAX-LAS - upgraded to C+ at gate, #10 of 24 for 1 FC seat
MCI-LAX - upgraded to C+ at T-72, #1 of 8 for 3 open FC seats, upgraded at gate
LAX-LAS - upgraded to C+ at gate, #10 of 24 for 1 FC seat
Oct 11, 2021, 3:35 pm
#352
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,515
Question, if upgraded, can I ask GA to un-upgrade me back to main cabin? I am within T-24, so can't un-select comp upgrade choice. F is full, and I am #1 for lone C+ middle seat. Currently, I am in a main cabin window seat. This is one of the few times I would love it if someone would take an upgrade, or someone buys a new ticket in C+ last minute 
The worst scenario would be being upgraded to a C+ middle seat, and all window or aisle seats in main cabin are taken.
The worst scenario would be being upgraded to a C+ middle seat, and all window or aisle seats in main cabin are taken.
Oct 11, 2021, 4:36 pm
#353
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MSN
Programs: DL GM, Marriott Titanium, Amtrak Member
Posts: 226
You could call and ask to be removed from the C+ upgrade list. You can also get to the gate early, about an hour before departure, and once an agent is there, ask them for the same. I've also un-upgraded a few times at the gate, when traveling with someone else.
Oct 11, 2021, 4:44 pm
#354
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,936
I believe you can go through the check-in flow again (desktop website version), and on the first screen where it shows the itinerary there is something like "manage upgrades" on the left and maybe you can unselect it again there? I'm going from memory though so it may not be where I think it is or I could just be making this up wishfully.
Oct 11, 2021, 4:47 pm
#355
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,515
I believe you can go through the check-in flow again (desktop website version), and on the first screen where it shows the itinerary there is something like "manage upgrades" on the left and maybe you can unselect it again there? I'm going from memory though so it may not be where I think it is or I could just be making this up wishfully.
Oct 11, 2021, 8:58 pm
#356
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 766
Question, if upgraded, can I ask GA to un-upgrade me back to main cabin? I am within T-24, so can't un-select comp upgrade choice. F is full, and I am #1 for lone C+ middle seat. Currently, I am in a main cabin window seat. This is one of the few times I would love it if someone would take an upgrade, or someone buys a new ticket in C+ last minute
The worst scenario would be being upgraded to a C+ middle seat, and all window or aisle seats in main cabin are taken.
The worst scenario would be being upgraded to a C+ middle seat, and all window or aisle seats in main cabin are taken.
Oct 14, 2021, 6:15 pm
#359
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL DM; Hyatt Globalist; etc
Posts: 540
This continues to be a great year for me - I'd say I'm batting 80% on my upgrades ex-SEA, mostly to SFO/SAN and the occasional other destination. I'm about to board 1A on a SEA-AUS flight having gotten an UG at the window.
My only failure thus far has been ORD-SEA, where I booked about 10 days before departure and didn't even manage to snag a C+ upgrade.
My only failure thus far has been ORD-SEA, where I booked about 10 days before departure and didn't even manage to snag a C+ upgrade.
Oct 15, 2021, 12:43 pm
#360
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: National Executive Elite, Avis Chairmans Club, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 328
10/15/21 DL1409 ATL-ANC. Cleared into first as a PM on a 767-400er at t-45. Used a RUC but may not have needed too. There were 7 seats available, 12 on upgrade list.
I'll hit DM on this flight.
I'll hit DM on this flight.