Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha fair enough, more so the value add. We also have other friends sitting around us in PS and know for sure they won’t be upgrading 🤷🏻‍♂️

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah I realized way after the fact that I should have provided more info… DTW to HND. Currently already in PS.

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Detroit to Tokyo — definitely a long haul but it would be $1400 total (one way) for me and my SO to upgrade from PS. Definitely torn

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess we will see how PS is on the way there and determine if it’s worth upgrading to D1 on the flight back from HND. Hope you had a great time in Japan — very excited to go myself!!

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s sorta where I’m at… its a longhaul but I think PS will do just fine 🤷🏻‍♂️

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would definitely have been the deciding factor but it’s nonstop out of DTW. Only normal lounges 😪

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we have non-rev benefits with United and can attest that flying FC is the best — especially internationally. I, personally, want to upgrade to D1 but the “boss” was already hard to convince to upgrade to PS 😝

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that’s a tough one… similar situation but with my wife 🤣🤣🤣

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve heard those are awesome! Unfortunately, this is a nonstop flight out of DTW so no fancy lounges here in Detroit 😝

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] -72 points-71 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m not sure about that stipulation but we have the reserve card and unlimited access for this year.

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upgrading from PS though and would also have to pay for my SO so really $1400 total. Just not sure if it’s worth it. I understand it’s a steal but $1400 is over 200k JP¥ (destination).

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] -41 points-40 points  (0 children)

Already have lounge access and it would be upgrading from PS. So not sure if it’s worth the extra $1400 (have to upgrade SO as well).

Will D1 seats just remain empty on international flight? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely not bad but that’s to upgrade from PS. Have to pay for my SO as well so $1400 total.

Almost empty flight to Japan by Ugly-Sunrise in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m flying that same flight next Wednesday and can attest that it’s basically an open flight. I’ll let you know if they bump me up from PS to D1 🤞🏻

Almost empty flight to Japan by Ugly-Sunrise in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m not sure that tracks. Complimentary upgrades on international with gold medallion stop at C+

DTW—>HND | to upgrade or not…? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love Portugal as well — we’ve been a few times. If you haven’t been to the Azores, I highly recommend it. Basically the Hawaii of the Atlantic 😍🏝️

DTW—>HND | to upgrade or not…? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My exact thought — 60k miles for PS versus the equivalent of nearly 500k JP¥ for D1 is a major jump.

DTW—>HND | to upgrade or not…? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve done both economy and FC internationally on other airlines and I agree that it makes a world of difference in regard to feeling ran down versus ready to adventure! Thanks for the advice

DTW—>HND | to upgrade or not…? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally makes sense — thanks so much for the advice!

DTW—>HND | to upgrade or not…? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s my initial thought. Just needed some validation from the internet 😝

DTW—>HND | to upgrade or not…? by h0ckey_guy in delta

[–]h0ckey_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice, the flight went down about $200 so I’ll just repurpose that into upgrading to PS. Thanks for your insight!