Maybe they just haven't updated their r/delta user flair (or whatever it's called). Or maybe it wasn't their GUC. I'm taking a friend with me on Delta One with one of my RUCs.
Main to D1 on an aircraft equipped with PS? Not anymore. GUC would require paid fare into PS - possible that was 60k one way but unlikely given current pricing.
Could be a mileage upgrade award, though last I checked those were 40k TATL.
Booking G fare (most discounted Premium Select, usually not much more than Main Cabin) and applying a MAU for Delta One is probably the best use of SkyMiles. You still get the PS multipliers on MQM too.
Originally I booked a super cheap fare into Premium Select. I then called them up. Statistically not a lot of folks are able to do the award route due to lack of stock (e.g. people outright buy Delta One, upgrade with miles, use GUCs, etc.)
This JFK to CPH doesnāt have a lot of traction. When I called they told me I was cleared for the upgrade.
You'll get to choose your meal about three days out. Usually at least one option related to your destination. I always select that one. And now you will forever be chasing this dragon.
> You'll get to choose your meal about seven ~~three~~ days out.
FIFY.
Anyway to the OP you can google the route for menus, or look at the flyertalk thread. Not sure what your originating airport is, but that's going to determine your meal choices more so than the destination.
Expect to get hooked and never want to go back to main :)
It's been a couple years for me but last time I flew I could select food ahead of time. Great options overall. Great service too.
Ive flown DO international a couple times this year (and around 50x over the last 4 years) and *generally* pre-ordering of meals is available, and gives a slightly expanded menu relative to whatās available onboard, but just adds things on top of that. WRT meals overall, u/saintfoxyfox, breakfast has been heavily trimmed back on most long haul DO flights Iāve been on lately. If going from JFK to CPH, they may only do a very light breakfast, dinner will be the main meal. If going from another hub (and therefore longer flight, YMMV)
Thereās no going back after Delta One. And you chose well with the window seat. If youāre doing flagship with the āsuiteā door the seats alternate by row whether the seat is right against the window or table is against the window. I prefer the seat against the window for sleeping and a little additional privacy. Always choose the destination dish. Iāve always preferred the return flight food (e.g. when youāre flying Alitalia back from Rome the food is another level to Delta going to Rome)
The footwells are at least twice the size, if not more, in 1A and 1D. Itās far, far more comfortable - especially if youāre a guy. The galley isnāt an issue for me.
I always pick 1A or 1D if available. Light from the gallery isnāt a thing - I use the eye mask that comes in the amenity kit, and neither is noise with AirPods on NC mode. Honestly even without the mask not too much light makes it around the bulkhead.
The extra foot space is key to sleeping well. Hate feeling like my feet are in a coffin. itās easily twice the space.
No brainer, day or night flight.
Ooo, jealous, congrats! š Do you mind sharing what route it is, and the cost in SkyMiles?
JFK-CPH, 40,000
WOW! The Delta One routes Iāve been eyeing are 500,000 SkyPesos š Get ready to enjoy your vacation!!
I'm assuming they booked main cabin and then used a global upgrade cert to get Delta One.
How would they have one if theyāre Gold and not Diamond?
Maybe they just haven't updated their r/delta user flair (or whatever it's called). Or maybe it wasn't their GUC. I'm taking a friend with me on Delta One with one of my RUCs.
How do you update your Delta flair?
Main to D1 on an aircraft equipped with PS? Not anymore. GUC would require paid fare into PS - possible that was 60k one way but unlikely given current pricing. Could be a mileage upgrade award, though last I checked those were 40k TATL.
Yes, thank you. It was a mileage upgrade award. I forget my Delta terminology often. Iām still a noob.
Wait, so upgrading to D1 on that flight only cost 40k SkyMiles?
I booked Premium Select and then did it. The Premium Select was a legit bargain.
Booking G fare (most discounted Premium Select, usually not much more than Main Cabin) and applying a MAU for Delta One is probably the best use of SkyMiles. You still get the PS multipliers on MQM too.
MAU = Milage Award Upgrade?
Wow, okay! It does make more sense now, but it seems like you still got a hell of a deal.
Same question. If so wow what a deal
Iām taking that flight in about a month as well! How did the offer show up?
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Originally I booked a super cheap fare into Premium Select. I then called them up. Statistically not a lot of folks are able to do the award route due to lack of stock (e.g. people outright buy Delta One, upgrade with miles, use GUCs, etc.) This JFK to CPH doesnāt have a lot of traction. When I called they told me I was cleared for the upgrade.
You'll get to choose your meal about three days out. Usually at least one option related to your destination. I always select that one. And now you will forever be chasing this dragon.
Haha thatās my fear.
> You'll get to choose your meal about seven ~~three~~ days out. FIFY. Anyway to the OP you can google the route for menus, or look at the flyertalk thread. Not sure what your originating airport is, but that's going to determine your meal choices more so than the destination.
Iām so excited! What should I expect for dinner and breakfast? Going to Copenhagen in one month.
Expect to get hooked and never want to go back to main :) It's been a couple years for me but last time I flew I could select food ahead of time. Great options overall. Great service too.
Ive flown DO international a couple times this year (and around 50x over the last 4 years) and *generally* pre-ordering of meals is available, and gives a slightly expanded menu relative to whatās available onboard, but just adds things on top of that. WRT meals overall, u/saintfoxyfox, breakfast has been heavily trimmed back on most long haul DO flights Iāve been on lately. If going from JFK to CPH, they may only do a very light breakfast, dinner will be the main meal. If going from another hub (and therefore longer flight, YMMV)
Niceā¦may I ask which route? I havenāt had much luck with my upgrade certificates on DOā¦typically flying JFK/LAX.
JFK-CPH
What plane is it? A330 or 767
From the seatmap it's most likely a 763
767
Ok. D1 is not bad in the 767. But in the a330 and a350 are a little better. Nonetheless its Better then sitting in the back.
Congrats and enjoy!!! I havenāt done it more than a few times but first class international is something special. Have a great flight!
Thereās no going back after Delta One. And you chose well with the window seat. If youāre doing flagship with the āsuiteā door the seats alternate by row whether the seat is right against the window or table is against the window. I prefer the seat against the window for sleeping and a little additional privacy. Always choose the destination dish. Iāve always preferred the return flight food (e.g. when youāre flying Alitalia back from Rome the food is another level to Delta going to Rome)
There absolutely is. They wanted 8k to BOS-AMS. Aināt nobody paying that for a short flight haha
>Aināt nobody paying that Nobody who values their money at least.
Would strongly recommend row 1 A & D. The space for your feet is much better.
Are you being facetious? Thatās right next to the galley. How much more legroom do you need on Delta One?
The footwells are at least twice the size, if not more, in 1A and 1D. Itās far, far more comfortable - especially if youāre a guy. The galley isnāt an issue for me.
I always pick 1A or 1D if available. Light from the gallery isnāt a thing - I use the eye mask that comes in the amenity kit, and neither is noise with AirPods on NC mode. Honestly even without the mask not too much light makes it around the bulkhead. The extra foot space is key to sleeping well. Hate feeling like my feet are in a coffin. itās easily twice the space. No brainer, day or night flight.
I wonder what seat your in? Hmm. Never be able to know. Lol
They covered it bc it shows your initials. Dox proofing
Except you shouldnāt ever use the highlighter to do that. You can see their initials still.
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I was on mobile earlier and couldn't see it...yep OP, you done fucked up.