Should I Be Unhappy?
A couple of days ago the flight we were taking was over-sold. Since we were in no hurry, and the gate agent promised to pay for our hotel room, we took the vouchers and agreed to give up our seats and...
View ArticleAnother Platinum vs. Diamond Question
Recently Moved to MFR this year. I could qualify for Diamond if I want, or I could stop 5k short and have almost 45k rollover miles. I typically fly MFR-SLC and get upgraded as a Plat 95% of the time....
View ArticleTurning off electronics - do you?
Was on DL1677 this past Friday. Guy in 3A (whose carry-on was sporting Flyertalk tags!) had a smartphone and a tablet. Had to be told to turn them off multiple times, which he actually didn't. The...
View ArticleMileage run Q
If I travel a-b-c-a and get off at c and skip the final segment back to a, will I have the miles earned on a-b-c voided?
View ArticleConnect time in AMS -- 50 minutes enough?
We are connecting KL 602 (LAX-AMS) to KL 1845 (AMS-VIE) on Nov 28. The schedule has changed so we have 50 minutes to clear customs (US citizens) and connect to the next flight. We are in BE/FC. Is this...
View ArticleI just can't keep track of the changes
1) I remember a few years ago using a VDB voucher for a Club (Crown Room or Sky, I don't recall) membership. I have one voucher expiring soon. Anyone know if I can still use a VDB for that? 2) I have a...
View ArticleWhat's in a Name - Delta
Least respected brand in the US. http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-e...215932950.html Nothing else to add....
View ArticleHow early should I arrive for a DL Sunday morning departure at LAX?
Am traveling out of LAX this Sunday morning (8/25), 10 am. What is a reasonable time to get there (check bags, go thru security)? Don't know if it makes a difference but we're traveling Delta out of...
View ArticleMedallion Checked Baggage Allowance
I used to get two free bags (when I wasn't upgraded). Then, for a while, I got three, whether or not I was upgraded. Recently, it seems to have dropped back to two. Was this a policy change and undo or...
View ArticleCompensation for turnaround/canceled flight
Hi everyone, So, I was on a Delta flight on August 11, from SEA to AMS. We departed on-time, but nearly 2 hours into the flight the captain announced we'd be returning to SEA due to a cooling system...
View ArticleDelta lied to me
Delta lied (not actually to me, but to my brother). My brother isn't a frequent flying addict like me but when the Yangon alleged "mistake" fares came up last September I suggested he might like to buy...
View ArticlePilot Program at BOS TSA Checkpoint
The last few times I've flown out of BOS the PreCheck line was clogged up with passengers from the general boarding line. The TSA agents I spoke with said DL asked the TSA to try taking people from...
View ArticleChances of BE seat opening?
I have an award seat booked from BOI-FRA on 9/25 in the back of the bus. I have been checking segments trying to find a BE seat in Low for a month or two now with no luck on all possible routing from...
View ArticleChicago Langham Limited Time 4500 mile offer
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...rs/hotels.html Does anyone know how it works? It says you earn 4500 miles, but how many nights do you have to stay to get that? I called the hotel and they are...
View ArticleLength of time for partner airlines to post on Skymiles
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could speak from experience on how long it takes for Skyteam partner airlines (specifically Alitalia) to post to Delta Skymiles? I recently flew to Tel Aviv through...
View ArticleDifference MQM, Base mile and Bonus Mile
Hello, I am sorry if there is a thread explaining it. I spent quite a time on the search tool of the forum and could find anything relevant to my question. What is the difference between MQM, Base Mile...
View ArticleDL announces SEA-ICN and SEA-HKG
Plenty of threads on this, but figured the announcement is deserving of a new discussion. Quote: Delta Air Lines will add new daily nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to...
View ArticleWhat would be the change fee for that scenario?
I am Platinum with Delta and will do: next week: LAX-CDG 1 week later do CDG-ATL 1 week later do ATL-SFO What if after completing the 2nd segment, I need to be in SFO earlier than expected? Can I...
View ArticleAAR To Reconfigure 56 B757 For A U.S Major - Could it be for Delta?
Read here: http://www.aviationpros.com/press_re...ration-program It says there will be 56 aircraft overhauled with new seats, IFE, and interiors. Coincidentally, I added up the numbers of 75Es,...
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