Minimum International Connection Time at JFK
I searched for this but couldn't find anything so will toss this out to anyone who can comment. I'll be flying to Moscow in early October from ATL and DL is routing me through JFK. They only give me 1...
View ArticleBusiness Elite in 757-300 (ATL-SJU)
Long time lurker, first time poster. Recently made Gold for the first time (woot!) and just got bumped to BE on my upcoming leg from ATL-SJU. I've not seen a BE cabin on Delta yet, and my Google-fu...
View ArticleNGO Bath House
I will be transiting through NGO soon on a trip to MNL on business. Looks like I will have a 2 hour layover so wanted to ask if it is possible to visit the bath house since the lounges do not offer...
View ArticleStuck in MEM - Suggestions?
Hi, currently en route LAS-MEM connecting to DCA. DCA flight looks to be canned. Any ways to get to dc area? Also, if stuck, any hotel suggestions? I've stayed at a couple of real nasty MEM hotels in...
View ArticlePay with Miles question
Do you need the Delta Amex Gold Card to view flights that show Pay with Miles? I have Skymiles, but not the Amex gold card. I tried several searches logged in under my Skymiles account but only can...
View ArticleSWU Update Discussion
Ok. Half way through 2013 and need to bite the bullet on renewal of DM or go elsewhere to get top tier. For me my top priority is international upgrades with miles or SWU. I know there have been...
View ArticleJFK-FCO-VCE connection time
I am using Amex miles to book a trip for a cruise. I need to get to Venice from JFK and it is routing me through Rome which is fine. However it is showing that we change planes and only have a 1 hour...
View ArticleMQD balance
Delta states we have the ability to track our MQDs for 2013. I have not been able to locate this balance on Delta.com. Anyone know where to look?
View ArticleCheck-in at EWR
Was at Newark last week and noticed that Delta has two separate check-in areas (near each other, but definitely separate) -- one general area and another specifically dedicated to the AMS and CDG...
View ArticleCan I make a new SkyMiles account and get new account bonuses?
I apparently made a SkyMiles account several years ago but it has been idle after a lone, short round trip. I will be traveling a lot on Delta starting in August. Can I create a new SkyMiles account...
View ArticleA330-300 seats 11H & 11J
Currently in 14A & 14B but would prefer to be on the right side of the plane. These two seats are the only ones left in EC but seatguru states 11J as having limited legroom due to equipment. Is it...
View ArticleDelta Medallion - Go for the Gold or stick with Silver?
I have consistently been a Silver Medallion member for a number of years. I have obtained MQM by flying and by spending on an AMEX Platinum Delta Skymiles Card. I have consistently had a fair number of...
View ArticleHow much is one Delta SkyMile worth?
Hi guys. I am wondering how much one Delta Sky Mile is worth. I am currently to trying to sell my miles to a website that wants to buy them & want to know what is a fair price for them. thanks in...
View ArticleMy wife got bumped from BE on the second leg of an Int IT...Does that happen...
My wife was booked BE (award ticket) MCO-ATL-MXP...In MCO she received her BP for her connecting FLT...in the boarding process in ATL she was a new BP in Econ(w/o any explanation until she asked what...
View ArticleDL9257 avoids California airspace?
I was just looking at flight 9257 on flightaware from SEA to PHX that I'll be taking in a few days and it looks like the route it takes bounce off the California border 2 times but doesn't cross it!...
View ArticleMSP poised to approve limited expansion of FIS facilities
I think I've mentioned this before, my day job is as a journalist. Not focused on aviation, but I look through my share of dockets/agendas/government documents. Today, I was looking through a Minnesota...
View ArticleHas anyone flown ATL-AMS-CPT recently, in coach?
I am thinking. It has been a long while since flying coach internationally. Ok, could be never, can't remember :) As a Diamond, I could choose EC for ATL-AMS. How about AMS-CPT on KLM? For the dates I...
View ArticleReprice entire award itinerary on change if fully unused?
Facts: 1. I originally booked flights from JFK to Australia in business. At the time, the JFK-LAX and LAX-JFK flights were not available in low in business. So, I booked them in Economy. 2. JFK-LAX...
View ArticleSDS followed by SDC?
Has anyone had experience doing both a standby and same day confirmed on a connecting itinerary? Example: you stick with the same connecting city but your fare class is unavailable on the first leg but...
View ArticlePaid upgrade at OLCI to EC. IRROPs caused re-route w/ no EC
The GF & I were to fly MSY->MEM->SEA last night. I upgraded the MEM->SEA segment to EC paying the $59 fee (x2) at OLCI. There was a mechanical issue at MSY and our outbound was delayed by...
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