2023 Upgrade Success (Or Lack Thereof) Thread
Feb 14, 2023, 7:08 pm
#46
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Manhattan (JFK)
Programs: Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 66
PM with Delta Plat Amex
2/9 JFK-LAX on a T fare. Upgraded to C+ shortly after booking. Was 20/39 for 17 seats.
2/13 LAX-JFK on a X fare. Upgraded to C+ shortly after booking. Was 19/47 for 4 seats. However, around 30-45 min before boarding, all 4 seats disappeared and no one cleared from the upgrade list.
2/9 JFK-LAX on a T fare. Upgraded to C+ shortly after booking. Was 20/39 for 17 seats.
2/13 LAX-JFK on a X fare. Upgraded to C+ shortly after booking. Was 19/47 for 4 seats. However, around 30-45 min before boarding, all 4 seats disappeared and no one cleared from the upgrade list.
Feb 15, 2023, 1:42 pm
#47
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: London/JAX
Programs: DL PM, BA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, Radisson Premium, Global Entry, CLEAR
Posts: 870
2/9/2023, DL3725, SBN-ATL, DM on Y fare, cleared to Comfort+ at booking, 2/28 for First for 0 open
2/9/2023, DL660, ATL-SLC, DM on Y fare, cleared to Comfort+ a few hours after booking (someone canceled), 1/70 for First (w/ RUC applied) for 0 open
2/14/2023, DL1379, SLC-MSP, DM on U fare, cleared to Comfort+ at booking, cleared to First at T-120
2/14/2023, DL4049, MSP-SBN, DM on U fare, cleared to Comfort+ at booking, cleared to First at T-120
2/9/2023, DL660, ATL-SLC, DM on Y fare, cleared to Comfort+ a few hours after booking (someone canceled), 1/70 for First (w/ RUC applied) for 0 open
2/14/2023, DL1379, SLC-MSP, DM on U fare, cleared to Comfort+ at booking, cleared to First at T-120
2/14/2023, DL4049, MSP-SBN, DM on U fare, cleared to Comfort+ at booking, cleared to First at T-120
Feb 15, 2023, 3:35 pm
#48
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West of CLE
Programs: Delta DM/3 MM; Hertz PC; National EE; Amtrak GR; Bonvoy Silver; Via Rail Préférence
Posts: 5,378
I scored UGs at the 120 hour window for CLE-DTW and DTW-SFO this Sunday evening 2/19. This makes me 6 for 6 for UGs without an RUC.
For the return on 2/22 (the real George Washington's birthday), SFO-MSP-CLE redeye (leaving SFO at 0030), I got upgraded on both segments at the 120 hour ,mark.
For the return on 2/22 (the real George Washington's birthday), SFO-MSP-CLE redeye (leaving SFO at 0030), I got upgraded on both segments at the 120 hour ,mark.
Last edited by ND76; Feb 18, 2023 at 12:46 pm
Feb 16, 2023, 11:34 am
#50
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Programs: DL Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 139
Plat with reserve card:
SLC-BOS 2/16 - K fare, bought at ~T-18 hours. 11/44 for 2 F, 1/13 for 1 C+, cleared to C+ at the gate. Much better than 36E which is where I was gonna end up otherwise...
BOS-ORD 2/21 - V fare, cleared to F at the window, though decent chance I cancel it and straight head back to SLC.
3/7 for F/C on the year so far. Heading to YYC in a couple weeks and then back to NYC/BOS after that, none of which seem likely to clear... gotta get more west coast/not hub to hub flying going to boost the stats, though SLC in ski season is rough regardless.
SLC-BOS 2/16 - K fare, bought at ~T-18 hours. 11/44 for 2 F, 1/13 for 1 C+, cleared to C+ at the gate. Much better than 36E which is where I was gonna end up otherwise...
BOS-ORD 2/21 - V fare, cleared to F at the window, though decent chance I cancel it and straight head back to SLC.
3/7 for F/C on the year so far. Heading to YYC in a couple weeks and then back to NYC/BOS after that, none of which seem likely to clear... gotta get more west coast/not hub to hub flying going to boost the stats, though SLC in ski season is rough regardless.
Feb 16, 2023, 7:39 pm
#52
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: DL PM,Hyatt Glob, Marriott Plat
Posts: 60
Earned Plat with reserve card:
1/10 FAI-SEA-LAX-IAH, Award ticket with 1 companion, C+ at booking, 1st & 2nd legs cleared into F at T-120, no F avaliable on 3rd leg, so no upgrades
1/15, IAH-LAX, Award ticket, C+ at booking, 3/7 on ugrade list with 2 F opened. Did not clear.
1/20, LAX-JFK-SJU, Award ticket, RUG Applied. C+ at booking, for LAX-JFK 4/of20 on upgrade list the night before. But next morning, only 1 seat left. my upgrade didnot clear. No F avaliable on JFK-SJU
1/28 SJU-JFK-LAX, Award ticket, RUG cleard into F & D1 at booking. With 4hrs + 6 hrs flight time, I feel like this was the max value of RUG.
2/7, LAX-IAH, Paid ticket V fare, C+ at booking, cleared into F at T-120. 6 of 12 F avaliable before upgrades.
1/10 FAI-SEA-LAX-IAH, Award ticket with 1 companion, C+ at booking, 1st & 2nd legs cleared into F at T-120, no F avaliable on 3rd leg, so no upgrades
1/15, IAH-LAX, Award ticket, C+ at booking, 3/7 on ugrade list with 2 F opened. Did not clear.
1/20, LAX-JFK-SJU, Award ticket, RUG Applied. C+ at booking, for LAX-JFK 4/of20 on upgrade list the night before. But next morning, only 1 seat left. my upgrade didnot clear. No F avaliable on JFK-SJU
1/28 SJU-JFK-LAX, Award ticket, RUG cleard into F & D1 at booking. With 4hrs + 6 hrs flight time, I feel like this was the max value of RUG.
2/7, LAX-IAH, Paid ticket V fare, C+ at booking, cleared into F at T-120. 6 of 12 F avaliable before upgrades.
Feb 17, 2023, 10:22 pm
#53
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,032
PM with Reserve traveling with +1
2/17/2023 JFK-LAX DL515 (76Z)
Cleared into PS at booking
6 and 7 out of 40 after all upgrades cleared
2/17/2023 JFK-LAX DL515 (76Z)
Cleared into PS at booking
6 and 7 out of 40 after all upgrades cleared
Feb 19, 2023, 6:59 pm
#54
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: SkyPesos -> MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 672
DM with DL Plat Amex
YYZ-DTW-SEA
DTW-SEA segment cleared 120 hours before departure.
YYZ-DTW in C+, not cleared yet but don’t care since it’s a 1 hour and 20 min flight.
so far at 3/4 for main cabin to F, every other flight I’ve booked directly for F.
YYZ-DTW-SEA
DTW-SEA segment cleared 120 hours before departure.
YYZ-DTW in C+, not cleared yet but don’t care since it’s a 1 hour and 20 min flight.
so far at 3/4 for main cabin to F, every other flight I’ve booked directly for F.
Feb 24, 2023, 12:27 pm
#58
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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
More GM woes
2/23 DL 1190 RDU-DTW 717-200 GM on a Q Fare: #14 of 30 (missed C+ as well)
2/23 DL 1568 DTW-ORD 717-200 GM on a Q Fare: #13 of 20
Currently 44.44% (4/9) on the year (4/5 as PM, 0/4 as GM).
2/23 DL 1190 RDU-DTW 717-200 GM on a Q Fare: #14 of 30 (missed C+ as well)
2/23 DL 1568 DTW-ORD 717-200 GM on a Q Fare: #13 of 20
Currently 44.44% (4/9) on the year (4/5 as PM, 0/4 as GM).
Feb 24, 2023, 1:51 pm
#59
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: ATW
Programs: Delta Skymiles Diamond Medallion, Delta Amex Reserve, Marriott Rewards Silver, HH Diamond, IHG Spire
Posts: 269
2/6 DL1436 ATW-ATL - DM on U Fare - 3 of 30+
2/6 DL2574 ATL-HSV - DM on L Fare - Missed (don't remember position, C+ at booking)
2/8 DL3546 HSV-ATL - DM on T Fare - At Window
2/8 DL2376 ATL-RIC - DM T Fare - Missed
Just passed window for flight on Wednesday next week, and not upgraded as DM on an award ticket. 4 seats open (2 appear to have been upgrade), and site shows upgrade is available with a RUC, so a bit disappointing to not be upgraded as a DM. This is an ATW-MSP flight.
2/6 DL2574 ATL-HSV - DM on L Fare - Missed (don't remember position, C+ at booking)
2/8 DL3546 HSV-ATL - DM on T Fare - At Window
2/8 DL2376 ATL-RIC - DM T Fare - Missed
Just passed window for flight on Wednesday next week, and not upgraded as DM on an award ticket. 4 seats open (2 appear to have been upgrade), and site shows upgrade is available with a RUC, so a bit disappointing to not be upgraded as a DM. This is an ATW-MSP flight.
Feb 24, 2023, 2:06 pm
#60
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: SkyPesos -> MVP Gold 100K
Posts: 672
YYZ-DTW cleared 48 hours in advance to F so now 4/4 in 2023.