2024 Upgrade Success (or Lack Thereof)
Feb 14, 2024, 8:40 am
#61
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 550
(I'm realizing that it's likely to get obnoxious to quote-reply everything. I'll switch to summarizing by month, or something.)
January: 3 / 8 FC UG
February: 1 / 2 UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue)
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: [TBD] No UG @ 120H (5 FC available - revenue offer 110K miles
)
JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024 (UG window opens in a few hours; will update again):
IND - MSP: [TBD] @ 120H (0 FC available)
MSP - MSN: [TBD] @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: [TBD] (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: [TBD] (11 FC available)
January: 3 / 8 FC UG
February: 1 / 2 UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue)
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: [TBD] No UG @ 120H (5 FC available - revenue offer 110K miles
)JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024 (UG window opens in a few hours; will update again):
IND - MSP: [TBD] @ 120H (0 FC available)
MSP - MSN: [TBD] @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: [TBD] (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: [TBD] (11 FC available)
Feb 14, 2024, 10:18 pm
#62
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: 5,389
My first trip since my "return to glory" as a DM ended up with 5 UGs out of 6 segments (and I was #1 for the UG on the sixth segment, ATL-CLE, which had been sold out in F at least three days prior to departure). All in all, I was pleased with the results.
Feb 15, 2024, 7:29 am
#63
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Detroit, MI
Programs: Marriot TE, Delta DM, UA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 176
I have gotten more upgrades since February than I have for the last 3 months of the year as a DM. I'm sure some of it is the drop off but it feels good. Mostly routes from YYC-SLC/MSP.
Also, had two regional jets from YYC-SLC and YYZ-DTW come on the plane and pull me up from C+ to First after boarding finished. Really glad they are following that policy. I know we hear all the times they do NOT do this, so want to point out there are gate agents doing this.
Also, had two regional jets from YYC-SLC and YYZ-DTW come on the plane and pull me up from C+ to First after boarding finished. Really glad they are following that policy. I know we hear all the times they do NOT do this, so want to point out there are gate agents doing this.
Feb 15, 2024, 8:47 am
#64
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 550
January: 3 / 8 FC UG
February: 3 / 6 UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue)
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: [TBD] No UG @ 120H (5 FC available - revenue offer 110K miles)
JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024:
IND - MSP: [TBD] @ 120H (0 FC available)
MSP - MSN: FC upgrade @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: [TBD] (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: [TBD] (11 FC available)
February: 3 / 6 UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue)
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: [TBD] No UG @ 120H (5 FC available - revenue offer 110K miles
)JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024:
IND - MSP: [TBD] @ 120H (0 FC available)
MSP - MSN: FC upgrade @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: [TBD] (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: [TBD] (11 FC available)
Feb 16, 2024, 2:08 pm
#66
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta DM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 26
First year as a DM (with a Reserve card) and was hoping to have a chance at more upgrades this year but that may have been wishful thinking. Flying my first domestic flight this year MSP-PHX today and DL continued to offer upgrades to F for $600+ up until check in. I am now 15/60 on the list for 3 seats…
Feb 16, 2024, 2:15 pm
#67
Join Date: May 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: Hilton Lifetime Diamond, DL Diamond & 2M Miler, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 689
Wonder if I'm seeing the effects of MM status applied to upgrade order in action. SAN to PHX roundtrip on cheap fares, $180 each way. Upgraded at the window on three out of four segments. Then was #1 on the list of 30 for upgrades with two open seats on the last segment. Received the upgrade prior to boarding. No Reserve card.
Feb 16, 2024, 2:46 pm
#68
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 550
First year as a DM (with a Reserve card) and was hoping to have a chance at more upgrades this year but that may have been wishful thinking. Flying my first domestic flight this year MSP-PHX today and DL continued to offer upgrades to F for $600+ up until check in. I am now 15/60 on the list for 3 seats…
I understand what Delta is doing, and don't completely begrudge them for it. They've been very straightforward about First/D1 revenue. At the same time, it absolutely dilutes the complimentary upgrade benefit, especially for DM. I should easily clear into D1 on this flight, but Delta is clearly trying to get someone to buy into D1, not just within the upgrade window, but within the check-in window.
If someone wants those D1 seats for $1,100 upsell, though? They can have them.
Feb 16, 2024, 2:51 pm
#69
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta DM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 26
Re: my prior post: at check-in today, Delta was still pushing an $1,100 D1 upgrade, on a Saturday morning flight with 6 open D1 seats and 13 open C+ seats. Upon checkin, I'm currently #1 of 17, with those 6 D1 seats still available.
I understand what Delta is doing, and don't completely begrudge them for it. They've been very straightforward about First/D1 revenue. At the same time, it absolutely dilutes the complimentary upgrade benefit, especially for DM. I should easily clear into D1 on this flight, but Delta is clearly trying to get someone to buy into D1, not just within the upgrade window, but within the check-in window.
If someone wants those D1 seats for $1,100 upsell, though? They can have them.
I understand what Delta is doing, and don't completely begrudge them for it. They've been very straightforward about First/D1 revenue. At the same time, it absolutely dilutes the complimentary upgrade benefit, especially for DM. I should easily clear into D1 on this flight, but Delta is clearly trying to get someone to buy into D1, not just within the upgrade window, but within the check-in window.
If someone wants those D1 seats for $1,100 upsell, though? They can have them.
Feb 18, 2024, 11:01 am
#71
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 550
January: 3 / 8 FC UG
February: 4 / 6 FC UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue)
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: UG @ Gate (#2 of 21, 6, then 5, then 3 seats available. Must have been some last-minute Revs.)
JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024:
IND - MSP: [TBD] @ 120H (0 FC available)
MSP - MSN: FC upgrade @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: [TBD] (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: [TBD] (11 FC available)
February: 4 / 6 FC UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue)
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: UG @ Gate (#2 of 21, 6, then 5, then 3 seats available. Must have been some last-minute Revs.)
JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024:
IND - MSP: [TBD] @ 120H (0 FC available)
MSP - MSN: FC upgrade @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: [TBD] (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: [TBD] (11 FC available)
Feb 20, 2024, 5:25 am
#72
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 550
January: 3 / 8 FC UG
February: 6 / 8 FC UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: FC UG @ Gate (#2 of 21, 3 FC available)
JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024:
IND - MSP: No UG @ 120H (0 FC available) or @ Gate - I'm pretty sure NBA All-Star weekend is what kept this trip from being 4/4.
MSP - MSN: FC upgrade @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: FC upgrade @120H (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: FC upgrade @ 120H (11 FC available)
February: 6 / 8 FC UG
12 Feb 2024:
IND - JFK: FC upgrade @ 120H (12/12 FC available, I was the only UG)
JFK - SFO: No UG @ 120H (1 FC available) or at gate (0 FC available). #6 of 57 on the UG queue
17 Feb 2024:
SFO - JFK: FC UG @ Gate (#2 of 21, 3 FC available)
JFK - IND: FC upgrade @ 120 H (9 FC available)
19 Feb 2024:
IND - MSP: No UG @ 120H (0 FC available) or @ Gate - I'm pretty sure NBA All-Star weekend is what kept this trip from being 4/4.
MSP - MSN: FC upgrade @ 120H (8 FC available)
24 Feb 2024:
MSN - DTW: FC upgrade @120H (4 FC available)
DTW - IND: FC upgrade @ 120H (11 FC available)
Feb 28, 2024, 11:21 am
#73
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: Delta DM
Posts: 554
Last minute work trip.
2/25/24: LGA-ATL 10 out of 60+ 0 F seats. got C+ aisle Felt like whole NYC was traveling down to Atlanta that day. Lots of flights were sold out of F seats.
2/27/24: ATL-LGA upgraded to F at gate. Flight got delayed an hour to some weather in NYC.
2/25/24: LGA-ATL 10 out of 60+ 0 F seats. got C+ aisle Felt like whole NYC was traveling down to Atlanta that day. Lots of flights were sold out of F seats.
2/27/24: ATL-LGA upgraded to F at gate. Flight got delayed an hour to some weather in NYC.
Mar 1, 2024, 2:49 pm
#75
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Georgia
Programs: DL DM/2MM
Posts: 1,040
I'm wondering if anyone has seen a tangible benefit of paid C+ vs. main cabin for upgrade success. I know there was some discussion about whether C+ would be considered its own cabin for purposes of comp upgrades to F. I have limited data points, but thus far I've seen no benefit from buying C+ on my ATL-PDX-ATL route. I'm 2/2 upgrading from main cabin, and 0/2 upgrading from paid C+. In all 4 cases, I was either the last to be upgraded or first on the list after all upgrades cleared.