2021 Upgrade Success (or lack thereof) thread
Feb 9, 2021, 6:55 am
#61
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,884
On my last flight, one pax had his coat hung in the closet. When we arrived, he asked the FA if he could have his coat, and she apologized for not having brought it out and that she hadn't had it as part of her routine for so long that she forgot to hand coats back out.
Feb 9, 2021, 7:45 am
#62
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: DLSILVER; HH GOLD
Posts: 9
First trips of 2021
MSP-PHX ON 767-3 upgraded to C+ at T-24. Then pleasantly surprised to get upgraded to F at gate
PHX -MSP on 767-3 upgraded to C+ at Silver Window. With slight displeasure to be 3 and 4 on wait list. only to see 4 seats in Delta 1 ( as FC product) go empty back to MSP
PHX -MSP on 767-3 upgraded to C+ at Silver Window. With slight displeasure to be 3 and 4 on wait list. only to see 4 seats in Delta 1 ( as FC product) go empty back to MSP
Feb 10, 2021, 11:55 am
#64
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 28
My husband and I are on a flight today LAX-MCO.
As a PM, we were upgraded upon booking a couple weeks ago to C+. FC looked tight as we got closer, down to 3 seats left shown available day of flight where we were #4&5 on the list. We ended up clearing at the gate since the party who was #1 were traveling together.
In the end there was still another person upgraded into FC after us, and then plenty upgraded into C+.
For our return we're already in c+, and there's 7 pairs left in FC for the return. Hopefully we'll luck out again.
So far with this flight, every single flight we have had between October and now we have been upgraded into first (11 flights).
As a PM, we were upgraded upon booking a couple weeks ago to C+. FC looked tight as we got closer, down to 3 seats left shown available day of flight where we were #4&5 on the list. We ended up clearing at the gate since the party who was #1 were traveling together.
In the end there was still another person upgraded into FC after us, and then plenty upgraded into C+.
For our return we're already in c+, and there's 7 pairs left in FC for the return. Hopefully we'll luck out again.
So far with this flight, every single flight we have had between October and now we have been upgraded into first (11 flights).
Feb 10, 2021, 10:36 pm
#65
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CHA
Programs: DL-DM (1.75MM), Bonvoy LifeTi, Hertz-PC
Posts: 618
Segments so far this year:
Jan 11-18
CHA-ATL-DFW-ATL-OKC-ATL-CHA
Jan 21-25
CHA-ATL-DFW-ATL-CHA
Jan 28-Feb 1
CHA-ATL-DFW-MSP-MCI-ATL-AUS-ATL-CHA
Feb 13-15
CHA-ATL-IAH-ATL-CHA
ALL segments upgraded 3-6 days out as DM - all booked 5+ weeks out at T, X or V class.
Rebooked about 3-4 segments for earlier flights (2-3 days from departure), all but one upgraded at gate.
Jan 11-18
CHA-ATL-DFW-ATL-OKC-ATL-CHA
Jan 21-25
CHA-ATL-DFW-ATL-CHA
Jan 28-Feb 1
CHA-ATL-DFW-MSP-MCI-ATL-AUS-ATL-CHA
Feb 13-15
CHA-ATL-IAH-ATL-CHA
ALL segments upgraded 3-6 days out as DM - all booked 5+ weeks out at T, X or V class.
Rebooked about 3-4 segments for earlier flights (2-3 days from departure), all but one upgraded at gate.
Last edited by BHammy; Feb 10, 2021 at 10:39 pm Reason: added info
Feb 11, 2021, 11:52 am
#66
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast
Programs: AA CONCIERGE KEY & 1MM, HILTON DIAMOND
Posts: 11,970
My husband and I are on a flight today LAX-MCO.
As a PM, we were upgraded upon booking a couple weeks ago to C+. FC looked tight as we got closer, down to 3 seats left shown available day of flight where we were #4&5 on the list. We ended up clearing at the gate since the party who was #1 were traveling together.
In the end there was still another person upgraded into FC after us, and then plenty upgraded into C+.
For our return we're already in c+, and there's 7 pairs left in FC for the return. Hopefully we'll luck out again.
So far with this flight, every single flight we have had between October and now we have been upgraded into first (11 flights).
As a PM, we were upgraded upon booking a couple weeks ago to C+. FC looked tight as we got closer, down to 3 seats left shown available day of flight where we were #4&5 on the list. We ended up clearing at the gate since the party who was #1 were traveling together.
In the end there was still another person upgraded into FC after us, and then plenty upgraded into C+.
For our return we're already in c+, and there's 7 pairs left in FC for the return. Hopefully we'll luck out again.
So far with this flight, every single flight we have had between October and now we have been upgraded into first (11 flights).
Feb 16, 2021, 7:39 pm
#67
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
2/13 DL 2179 MIA-ATL A-321 PM on an N Fare (Y Award) Plus Companion: Upgraded at Gate
Now 83.33% (5/6) On the Year.
Now 83.33% (5/6) On the Year.
Feb 17, 2021, 12:41 pm
#69
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,884
I haven't missed an upgrade since June 22 of last year - I'm 40/40 since then. If we set March 1, 2020 as the beginning of the pandemic and the associated lockdowns in the US, I have only missed two in the period since - the one in June, and one on March 3. That would leave me at 54/56 for the last 11.5 months
Feb 17, 2021, 6:03 pm
#70
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: East Coast/West Coast, USA
Programs: AS, DL, UA, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott
Posts: 268
I wish I could have some of y'alls luck haha. I am currently 7/14 (50%) for 2021 as a PM. Including a flight on a 321 where a group of 8 had apparently booked F individually so as soon as the door closed, the people in rows 3 and 4 moved to join those in 1 and 2 creating a buffer zone of 2 empty rows in F between them and the rest of the plane besides the forward FA.
Feb 18, 2021, 7:49 am
#71
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Posts: 33,857
I wish I could have some of y'alls luck haha. I am currently 7/14 (50%) for 2021 as a PM. Including a flight on a 321 where a group of 8 had apparently booked F individually so as soon as the door closed, the people in rows 3 and 4 moved to join those in 1 and 2 creating a buffer zone of 2 empty rows in F between them and the rest of the plane besides the forward FA.
Feb 18, 2021, 11:10 am
#72
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 772
I've had terrible luck on A319s. Not only are there fewer first seats available compared to the CRJ9 (excepting couples sitting together), but two thirds of the seats in First were sold before the upgrade window, leaving only two upgrades available.
Feb 18, 2021, 12:12 pm
#73
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,324
717 is the worst. Only 5 seats available for sale (since DL still won’t let the front 2 FAs sit together) and if no there are no paid F pax, there is usually only 2 maybe 3 seats available for advanced UGs.
Feb 21, 2021, 7:58 pm
#74
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: DL DM, National EE, Hertz PC, IHG PL, Bonvoy Amb
Posts: 1,342
2/17 DTW-PHX
PL and non status companion ended up 1 and 2 for 0 seats, but were proactively put in C+ even though I had not requested C+ upgrade (no C+ seats together when booked 5 days before flight)
2/21 PHX-DTW
PL and non status companion were final 2 upgraded at gate (were 3 and 4 on list for 1 seat an hour before takeoff)
PL and non status companion ended up 1 and 2 for 0 seats, but were proactively put in C+ even though I had not requested C+ upgrade (no C+ seats together when booked 5 days before flight)
2/21 PHX-DTW
PL and non status companion were final 2 upgraded at gate (were 3 and 4 on list for 1 seat an hour before takeoff)
Feb 21, 2021, 11:21 pm
#75
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: East Coast/West Coast, USA
Programs: AS, DL, UA, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott
Posts: 268
20 Feb
LAX-DCA
DL 342
752
PM
1 of 7 on F Waitlist, No Upgrades Processed to F or C+ (2 pax on that Waitlist)
3 Pairs of F seats went out unfilled. Didn't care too much since C+ wasn't processed either giving me an entire row and also allowed me to deplane first. It now brings me below 500 at 7/15 for the year though.
LAX-DCA
DL 342
752
PM
1 of 7 on F Waitlist, No Upgrades Processed to F or C+ (2 pax on that Waitlist)
3 Pairs of F seats went out unfilled. Didn't care too much since C+ wasn't processed either giving me an entire row and also allowed me to deplane first. It now brings me below 500 at 7/15 for the year though.