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Apr 9, 2022, 6:31 am
#618
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 143
Hello. New to the delta upgrade options. I noticed there are check boxes for first class and comfort plus. Any advantage to just checking the first class box ? If you check both will they give you first class if available and then comfort plus if first is full?
thanks
thanks
Apr 9, 2022, 7:30 am
#619
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
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Your chances at F are independent of whether you have the C+ box checked. The only reason not to check the C+ box is if you like your regular economy seat (e.g. you're already in your choice of exit row seat) and would prefer that to a random C+ seat (but there are also checkboxes to say you only want a specific type of C+ seat, and even if you don't check the C+ box you can still self-upgrade by selecting a specific seat in the seat map if inventory opens up)
Apr 9, 2022, 7:32 am
#620
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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What elite level are you? For DM/PM, C+ "upgrades" clear shortly after purchase if available and FC starting exactly five days before scheduled departure. Many of us generally check C+ (but not middle seat) and FC. You might want to watch the seat maps and adjust your strategy accordingly. It also matters if you're traveling with someone and you'd like to sit together.
Apr 9, 2022, 7:40 am
#621
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 143
I have no status with delta yet. Just got the reserve card and I realize my chances are slim to none but wanted some clarity moving forward as I intend to fly delta a lot more this year
also I have an upcoming trip in less than 2 weeks to Albany Ny on a day where there is currently alot of open c+ and first so I may have a small shot.
Thanks to the quick replies!
also I have an upcoming trip in less than 2 weeks to Albany Ny on a day where there is currently alot of open c+ and first so I may have a small shot.
Thanks to the quick replies!
Apr 9, 2022, 2:14 pm
#623
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: DL, UA, AA
Posts: 1,996
Apr 9, 2022, 5:27 pm
#624
Join Date: Oct 2019
Programs: Flying Blue, Hilton Honors, Amtrak Guest Rewards
Posts: 2,401
Some airlines do consider US mainland to SJU to be not-domestic. For example, an ATL-SJU in F earns 15 XP (medium international business) while a BOS-LAX in D1 earns 6 XP (domestic business) for Flying Blue.
Apr 9, 2022, 5:32 pm
#625
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Apr 9, 2022, 11:11 pm
#626
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: DL, UA, AA
Posts: 1,996
Country of residence is determined by the primary address in the Member’s SkyMiles account at the time of qualification for Medallion Status.
For this purpose, I believe they use U.S. residency.
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Last edited by Goodoldflyer; Apr 9, 2022 at 11:27 pm
Apr 10, 2022, 9:23 am
#627
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 100
Random question - I am flying a delta flight to LHR on Virgin metal from JFK tonight. In the Virgin app my boarding pass says "priority" on it and on the Delta app it does not. I am Silver with Delta. Where should I go to drop my bag? Not sure if I should go to the normal Delta line or if I am able to use priority in the Virgin line?
Apr 10, 2022, 9:28 am
#628
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,404
Random question - I am flying a delta flight to LHR on Virgin metal from JFK tonight. In the Virgin app my boarding pass says "priority" on it and on the Delta app it does not. I am Silver with Delta. Where should I go to drop my bag? Not sure if I should go to the normal Delta line or if I am able to use priority in the Virgin line?
Apr 11, 2022, 11:49 am
#630
Join Date: Apr 2022
Programs: Delta Skymiles
Posts: 8
Hello all, probably a dumb question here: I'm a new Platinum medallion member and am trying to use a RUC for the first time. I booked the ticket and then called Delta reservations, they tell me that they will wait list me for the upgrade certificate. This was one week prior to the flight. The flight is in two days from now and I still have not cleared for first class, the website still says that upgrade certificates are available to use on this flight. Is this normal? If RUC's are available to use, why can't you use them for an immediate move to first class? Thanks!