Originally Posted by
CrowneVic
Non-rev question about D1 vs. D2.
Does D1 give you any other priorities over D2, other than priority getting a seat when space gets tight?
Does a D1 get priority when it comes to getting an upgrade, or is it solely based on check-in time, assuming there are seats available?
D1s get you higher up the list, ahead of all D2s D2Ts, but behind D1Ts. Once all the revenue standbys, upgrades, oversales, etcetera are cleared - you will then be assigned a seat in list order. If premium seats remain, and you are listed for premium - you would get assigned a premium seat in list order.
Two caveats to remember:
1. I have been saved when the flight was full in main, there were 5 or so revenue standbys, and 1 premium 'no show'. I made the flight as the revenue standbys were not eligible though tier, or otherwise for the premium seat.
2. On a long haul flight - passengers may only be eligible for a Y-->J/W upgrade, meaning you could bypass them if seats remain open in Flagship First (only on the 77Ws).
Hope that helps!