Quote Originally Posted by mrs767er View Post
HUSH, RMA!! Right now it's a great asset to nonrevs. Unless revs purchase tkt in that fare bucket, they only have upgrade rights POS but not automatic as medallions. Fewer surprises, as I read it. Is that your take? In the meantime, expect some serious backlash from status customers.
For international flights the front cabin is pretty much void of upgrades no matter what the status - so that is good deal for the N/Rs.
In so far as the domestic flights are concerned yes there is going to be if not already a very strong backlash - read on at LINK:

Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles - FlyerTalk Forums

This will only slightly increase the potential of N/Rs getting the middle*seat in Comfort economy cabin. Notice the * after middle*seat.
Aisles and windows are still Prime for the frequent flyers with status if they can't get the front cabin ! Still yet a solo middle seat in C+
is far better than one in the back of the bus engine room.

The full fare C+ class uses a new fare code of "W" and is the highest Coach ticket category - used to be "Y" ! And don't ask me wh*Y !
A was First Class propeller aircraft.
T was Coach on prop aircraft.
F was First Class on Jets.
Y oh why was Y selected for Coach on Jets.

Read that flyertalk forum for all the juicy scuttlebutt and barbed venom - never a dull moment !