Dasani Water Bottles - Not Allowed in Seatbacks
On today's ANC-MSP flight, the flight attendants told everyone that we couldn't keep our bottles of water in the seatbacks in front of us. She said they were a hard projectile and the FAA didn't allow...
View Article1 day skyclub pass
how far in advance can i book my 1 day sky club entry pass? and am i correct in thinking that i can use this pass in 2 different airports in the 1 day eg use it in LAX and then again in ATL?
View ArticleDelta has VIP Porsche service?
Just read that Delta has porsche VIP service direct to the plane skipping security. How does it work? Thanks
View ArticleSave Sky Miles II ... if not now, then when?
This thread is intended (hoped) to consolidate the discussion of this topic in a single location... rather than continuing the dispersed discussion of the topic in all of the diverse threads about lost...
View ArticleSkyMiles from MR Amex
Transferring miles from my account to my wife's is not a good option, it's ridiculously costly. A better deal is to take them out of the Amex Rewards program. (Even though Delta still manages to charge...
View ArticleLoyalty is a 2-way street GA refuses to put DM on standby list
Flying ATL-LGA this morning. I was talking with the GA about her improper management of the upgrade list (another story). A DM walks up at 20 minutes prior and asks to be put on the standby list. GA...
View ArticleStrategy for long-term tickets
Is there a specific reason why long-term tickets would be priced higher simply because there's a multi-month stay involved? I'll be flying from NYC to Favorite City in Europe (hereafter: FCiE), and...
View ArticleNew BNA/LAX/BNA route
Monday April 8th the new bna/lax/bna non-stop inaugurated (1997/958) using 737-800. I flew the Weds BNA/LAX service, with UG cleared at the 5-day window both directions. The flight was completely full...
View ArticleLimit to companion upgrades?
I was just curious if there is a limit to how many companions on separate PNR's I can request. Reason being is the flight is in less than 24 hours, OU still says 7 (so I assume all FO's would've...
View ArticleTrending 0/3 upgrade on PDX-MSP (soon to be 0/4)
Is PDX-MSP (Flight 2090) that difficult to get an upgrade on weekdays? So far 0/3 this year, it looks like 0/4 after next week's flight. Just want to check other people's upgrade experience on this...
View ArticleTime for happy/fun post
With our upcoming trip overseas, planning to get the FA's a small gift to give them when we get on board. Like to rise their spirits and know I appreciate them. First flight, 737-800 we're in EC,...
View ArticleWonder why passenger removed from plane today?
Flew ATL-TPA on DL2372 today. We were about ready to take off when we returned to the gate. The captain announced that a passenger had to be removed from the plane. I couldn't see what was going on...
View ArticleWe all enjoy the (shrinking) benefits, but does Delta need the FF program...
That is the question... Whether Delta cater to its most loyal customers to date or not, the planes are full, often oversold, the seating availability has lately shrunk... From Delta's viewpoint, why...
View ArticleNeed help/info with names on int'l tix vs passports
I've had 2 award tickets to Paris & Berlin for 4 months - travel in late July / August. In a casual conversation with my friend last night, I found out that his middle name is on his passport, but...
View ArticleWhy do I get upgraded all the time????
This is the situation: I am the companion of a DIAMOND medallion and received complimentary GOLD status for that. I only fly with award tickets and always internationally, I generally purchase an...
View ArticlePrinting boarding passes
Hi guys and gals, I have a question for you. My stepson arranged at Priceline for Delta flights for my wife and grandson to fly from Oakland to Phoenix with a layover at LAX,where they changed planes,...
View ArticleHow many flyers fly without a FF number at all?
I conducted a small study (statistically insignificant, though - for those challenging this statement) with the help of a DL GA friend - and I found that somewhere around 40-50% of the passengers on a...
View ArticleBag Check In for ATL-YVR
Hi all - A couple of quick questions, I have not yet traveled to Canada out of the states yet but will be in a few days. Routing is ATL-LAX-YVR. 1. Since the first flight will be a Delta domestic and...
View ArticleSurreal experience: Int'l flights gets stuck in mud / day lost on business trip
I would appreciate any input as to comp, etc. regarding a surreal experience I had last night. I was on a flight from Detroit to Amsterdam and our plane got stuck in the mud after its wheels went off...
View ArticleCompany purchased flights and vouchers..
Does your company have a specific rule about getting vouchers for business flights they bought? If you are not sure you may want to think twice before you get an Evoucher. Instead of vouchers does...
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