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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #120 on: January 24, 2021, 10:20:33 AM »
Direct quote from Delta this morning:

No, you cannot upgrade now or even at the gate,  the complimentary upgrades are not eligible for reservations with more than 2 passengers, you have three. The only way to get on the list would be to separate the reservation and take your kids off. Sorry.

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #121 on: January 24, 2021, 10:48:37 AM »
After checking again, it seems that you might be able to check in separately and get in the upgrade list then. But you do seem to lose the early upgrade :(

Why don’t you separate one of your companions from the reservation and link them to yours this way should not mess up the upgrade and still be connected (in case of delays etc)

“ Traveling with two or more companions:

If you and two or more companions are in the same reservation, all Members must have Medallion Status or be a partner airline elite member in order for any Members to be eligible for upgrades. Each Member should check in separately and they will clear for their upgrade at their respective clearance priorities.
If the party is comprised of all Medallion Members and everyone checks in together, then the party will be eligible for upgrades at the lowest tiered Medallion Member's clearance priority.
If there are any General Members in the reservation, and everyone checks in together, no one in the reservation will be eligible for Complimentary Upgrades.”

https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/medallion-upgrades

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #122 on: January 24, 2021, 11:36:42 AM »
Yes Mosaic has advantages and I enjot d it for last 5 years thank G_D but they dont upgrade and I usually fly alone so no issues with companions....
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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #123 on: January 24, 2021, 01:40:34 PM »
Direct quote from Delta this morning:

No, you cannot upgrade now or even at the gate,  the complimentary upgrades are not eligible for reservations with more than 2 passengers, you have three. The only way to get on the list would be to separate the reservation and take your kids off. Sorry.
you split the PNR its not a big deal, Ive done it many times

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #124 on: January 24, 2021, 04:02:28 PM »
I was matched to Delta Diamond from United Platinum with this offer. I don't plan on flying much within the next couple of months so I doubt I'll be able to maintain Diamond status. Any advice on maximizing it with status matches before it expires on 3/31/2021?
Diamond gets you a yaer of Clear for free. Might as well take advantage of that...

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #125 on: January 24, 2021, 04:24:34 PM »
you split the PNR its not a big deal, Ive done it many times
Do you know if I split it, (and link them) if my kids will still have the sky priority boarding and check-in? What about baggage?
It's me and 2 minors, I would like to go with them through expedited security and boarding.
Thanks

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #126 on: January 24, 2021, 04:29:02 PM »
I wouldn't be too concerned with that have them check in with you at priority it won't be a problem also no one actually cares when you board and with what type of boarding pass

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #127 on: January 25, 2021, 08:03:33 AM »
Do you know if I split it, (and link them) if my kids will still have the sky priority boarding and check-in? What about baggage?
It's me and 2 minors, I would like to go with them through expedited security and boarding.
Thanks
they will lose sky priority but you can show up by the gate as one party and they will allow you to board together, and when checking in they will wave for the other passengers the baggage fees,

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #128 on: January 25, 2021, 08:06:26 AM »
they will lose sky priority but you can show up by the gate as one party and they will allow you to board together, and when checking in they will wave for the other passengers the baggage fees,
Thanks. Doing it now

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #129 on: January 25, 2021, 04:01:56 PM »
Finally took my first RT lax-jfk and easily got upgraded to delta one.
Thanks Dan for posting this!
Did you fly direct? Curious if stopover flights counts as 2 flights towards the status match challenge

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #130 on: January 25, 2021, 04:04:29 PM »
Did you fly direct? Curious if stopover flights counts as 2 flights towards the status match challenge
goes by how you booked

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #131 on: January 25, 2021, 04:32:52 PM »
goes by how you booked
so a RT from NYC to LAX with a stop each way will only count as 2 flights total?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #132 on: January 27, 2021, 01:36:38 PM »
I need three more legs to fulfill my status match.
I am looking to do a 3 leg trip starting and ending at JFK.
 
Is there a website where I can find the least expensive flight out of an airport for any given day, so I can schedule my three legs, without having to search multiple locations?
I am looking to find the least expensive (and shortest)  route for my mileage run.
 
Can anyone help or recommend where I can research the best fares by airport on any given date?



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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #133 on: January 27, 2021, 01:59:20 PM »
I need three more legs to fulfill my status match.
I am looking to do a 3 leg trip starting and ending at JFK.
 
Is there a website where I can find the least expensive flight out of an airport for any given day, so I can schedule my three legs, without having to search multiple locations?
I am looking to find the least expensive (and shortest)  route for my mileage run.
 
Can anyone help or recommend where I can research the best fares by airport on any given date?




Use google flights.
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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #134 on: January 27, 2021, 02:11:39 PM »
so a RT from NYC to LAX with a stop each way will only count as 2 flights total?
correct

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #135 on: January 31, 2021, 01:43:32 AM »
Any ideas for a run from NY to meet 6 flight minimum?
Prefer shortest turnaround, and if feasible, would squeeze 3 RTs into one Sunday

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #136 on: January 31, 2021, 10:49:57 AM »
Any ideas for a run from NY to meet 6 flight minimum?
Prefer shortest turnaround, and if feasible, would squeeze 3 RTs into one Sunday

Isn’t there higher likelihood of flight cancellations due to COVID?
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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #137 on: January 31, 2021, 03:00:41 PM »
Isn’t there higher likelihood of flight cancellations due to COVID?
Flight schedules are definitely skeleton now. Perhaps I'm not very realistic... Succumbed to wishful thinking?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #138 on: February 01, 2021, 03:34:40 PM »
Any ideas for a run from NY to meet 6 flight minimum?
Prefer shortest turnaround, and if feasible, would squeeze 3 RTs into one Sunday
Delta has flights from JFK to BOS for $79 each way in main economy ($49 in basic).
Flight is about 1:15
Check your Amex biz plat if you have the offer for $40 back when spending $200 on Delta ("in one or more transactions")

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #139 on: February 01, 2021, 04:33:21 PM »
Delta has flights from JFK to BOS for $79 each way in main economy ($49 in basic).
Flight is about 1:15
Check your Amex biz plat if you have the offer for $40 back when spending $200 on Delta ("in one or more transactions")
Careful. Basic tickets don't work for status match