I booked basic economy even though I’m platinum on delta using rewards since it was crazy cheap. Does upgrading to regular economy cost a lot? Will there be a cheapest time to move up?

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Why didn’t you just pay the extra $50 in the beginning?! That’s generally the difference between basic and regular

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Not sure what you want. Generally basic won’t get upgraded by your status.

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basic aren’t available for upgrades. it’s peasant class

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How long is flight? Why upgrade? Is it really worth it?

9 hr flight to Europe. It won’t get upgraded but I’ll pay out of pocket to get reg main cabin and then auto upgrade from there

Used points and didn’t know. I’m sad but I might just get drunk before my flight now

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