Is there a 2-2-2 C+ 767-300?
Dec 6, 2021, 1:24 pm
#16
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I thought that too, but recently found out they still have them but you have to call in and you have to be in a high fare class (for instance my S fare JFK-FCO I would have to pay $700 to upgrade to a higher fare bucket and then 60,000 miles if it upgraded to go to D1 from C+).
Dec 6, 2021, 1:30 pm
#17
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I went ahead and burned it. I guess I could always pull it back if I get closer and a lot is open. I told the rep the fact that it's available in advance makes me feel like I'm wasting the RUC but it seems like a high demand route and she said she was honestly surprised it would be available in advance on that flight.
1. RUCs expire. Use them or lose them! Sure, MAYBE I'll take another longer flight later in the year, but what if I don't? Then I'm stuck using it on something stupid like SLC-SEA or MSP-ORD, or, even worse, not using them at all.
2. I have no idea what UG lists will look like within a few days of the flight. Yes, there are tons of empty FC/D1 seats NOW, but with FCM and likely glut of PM/DMs at the moment, those seats can disappear in a hurry.
3. This is exactly why I select RUCs in the first place, to use on a 5+ hour flight, preferably in a lie-flat seat. May as well get my "money's" worth!
Dec 6, 2021, 2:08 pm
#18
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I've had this same though about the RUCs but usually end up burning them on these kinds of 5-6 hour transcon flights, for a couple reasons:
1. RUCs expire. Use them or lose them! Sure, MAYBE I'll take another longer flight later in the year, but what if I don't? Then I'm stuck using it on something stupid like SLC-SEA or MSP-ORD, or, even worse, not using them at all.
2. I have no idea what UG lists will look like within a few days of the flight. Yes, there are tons of empty FC/D1 seats NOW, but with FCM and likely glut of PM/DMs at the moment, those seats can disappear in a hurry.
3. This is exactly why I select RUCs in the first place, to use on a 5+ hour flight, preferably in a lie-flat seat. May as well get my "money's" worth!
1. RUCs expire. Use them or lose them! Sure, MAYBE I'll take another longer flight later in the year, but what if I don't? Then I'm stuck using it on something stupid like SLC-SEA or MSP-ORD, or, even worse, not using them at all.
2. I have no idea what UG lists will look like within a few days of the flight. Yes, there are tons of empty FC/D1 seats NOW, but with FCM and likely glut of PM/DMs at the moment, those seats can disappear in a hurry.
3. This is exactly why I select RUCs in the first place, to use on a 5+ hour flight, preferably in a lie-flat seat. May as well get my "money's" worth!
It just hit me though, I'll get RUCs again when I hit the MQD waiver in 2022.
Dec 6, 2021, 5:18 pm
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I thought that too, but recently found out they still have them but you have to call in and you have to be in a high fare class (for instance my S fare JFK-FCO I would have to pay $700 to upgrade to a higher fare bucket and then 60,000 miles if it upgraded to go to D1 from C+).
Dec 6, 2021, 6:10 pm
#20
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i completely missed that he said domestic my bad
Dec 6, 2021, 6:39 pm
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What regions are eligible:
- For all markets, with the exception of Delta-operated flights in North America and South America, Mileage Upgrade Awards on Delta-marketed and operated flights may be used to upgrade on the following paid fare classes: Y, B, M, H, Q, or K.
Dec 6, 2021, 6:43 pm
#22
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not really a complaint in the grand scheme of things, but definitely a ...... experience all around
Dec 6, 2021, 7:30 pm
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DL doesn't seem to indicate any part of South America is valid for MUAs at this point - https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...rades-and-more
What regions are eligible:
What regions are eligible:
- For all markets, with the exception of Delta-operated flights in North America and South America, Mileage Upgrade Awards on Delta-marketed and operated flights may be used to upgrade on the following paid fare classes: Y, B, M, H, Q, or K.
Dec 6, 2021, 8:58 pm
#24
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DL doesn't seem to indicate any part of South America is valid for MUAs at this point - https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles...rades-and-more
What regions are eligible:
What regions are eligible:
- For all markets, with the exception of Delta-operated flights in North America and South America, Mileage Upgrade Awards on Delta-marketed and operated flights may be used to upgrade on the following paid fare classes: Y, B, M, H, Q, or K.