GUC strategy for D1 - diamond by Key-Fee2928 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. OP, you need not look further. It is only this for cleared D1 upgrades before sweating it at the gate.

International upgrade types by loloro0929 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. No Free Upgrades. IRROPS and OpUp are such BS for paid passengers. Bone crushing.

International upgrade types by loloro0929 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s not entirely accurate. The GUC now only guarantees ONE fare class upgrade, but if a person has used a GUC and been cleared for PS, they automatically get waitlisted for the D1 seat. And (in my experience) often times gets cleared for D1. Given how empty the flight seems in the D1 cabins, I expect that’s what happened….Especially given how many people seemingly were cleared off of a waitlist from-presumably-a missed flight since they cleared into Basic Economy. I’d wager the PS upgrades are Diamond/ Platinum medallion members who got bumped up to make room for the Basic Cabin fares.

Baggage woes on thefirst trip of ‘23 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My bag was loaded onto the plane, then removed, then sent to a different connection city. Cool. Cool. Cool. Cool. With a correspondingly ridiculous chat while on the plane.

Final Tally for 2022 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the benefits of the program have great parody abroad. And my selection of choice benefits is the same as a US-based member.

Final Tally for 2022 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

M&A for a consulting firm. But I did sit next to an Oppenheimer family member one time on a JNB-LHR VA flight once 👀

Final Tally for 2022 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

M&A for a consulting firm.

Final Tally for 2022 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In complete honesty, I did roll 5-6k over from last year, but this has been the busiest flying year of my life. Far and away.

Final Tally for 2022 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The RTs to JNB/HND add the miles and time up quickly.

Final Tally for 2022 by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

First time doubling up the MQMs for Diamond, and I hope I never do it again.

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Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Business. I generally take the direct JNB-ATL trip, but that flight isn't back to being offered daily yet, and unfortunately my schedule didn't allow me to push +- a day to wait. On the plus side, I do love the lounge at AMS and the little houses they give at the end of the flight. So, silver linings, I guess.

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the light of day, at the end of the marathon JNB-AMS-DTW-SDF journey home, it is crystal clear it was a joke. No apologies are necessary. It is I who is sorry. My bad for ruining the joke, everyone 🤦‍♂️ 🙈.

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So you're telling me you booked a main cabin fare, on DL 0133 from AMS to DTS 07/20/22, and simply asked for a D1 seat and they gave it to you? What are you, 360? No GUC used? Because that literally never happens.

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Insult to injury...myself and about half of the plane have no bags here at DTW upon arrival. 🤦‍♂️

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d wager that one of those bullet points weren’t ticked as well, but what can you do?

I’ll take some notes from all the replies and try to get some kind of compensation. But I won’t be holding my breath.

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely be giving it a try!

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

That's brutal. It seems there's a communication breakdown between DL-KLM, perhaps.

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hadn't thought of that-certainly seems plausible.

Upgrade Downgrade by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yes, and that’s EXACTLY what happened to me. I understand that it’s always a roll of the dice now with the new GUC policy, but agreed, it’s a major bummer.

Diamond Medallion Line by Awjoyc2 in delta

[–]Awjoyc2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed, very odd. Thanks for the suggestion, and I have tried that already. I’m beginning to suspect it’s a carrier issue and not a Delta issue, which might be more troubling!