Medallion member given the round-about re: baggage check-in
Has anyone been duped regarding number of bags to be checked in flying international/domestic/international in a span of less than 14 days? Even if we have a print out that says we are allowed 3 pieces...
View ArticleI NEED AU/NZ stopover/open jaw planning help
I have a vacation planned from about Christmas to around Jan 8. I have the basic NYC-SYD (in J) ticketed already. In order of priority, I would like to: be in Sydney for New Year's Eve use my 2 Chase...
View ArticleGold now but FO 2013, will my free EC reservation stick?
Hi all, Brief question - Gold right now and I have a reservation for myself and two companions in EC at no charge. But the flight happens in June 2013 and I will drop to FO on March 1st - Will I be...
View ArticleNo Pre-Check at SFO (T-1)--Bummer
We had heard that Pre-Check was finally coming to SFO in November. Well it did, but not for those of us who fly Delta. UAL, AMR, AS, etc pax--those in T2 and T3--are the lucky ones. We heard somewhere...
View Articleatl-hnl
Are there plans to change these first class seats to more of lie flat--looking at oct 2013 and would buy now if possibilities do exist-- thanks frank
View ArticleFree Economy Comfort on KLM as Delta Gold Medallion (+Other Questions)
First, yes i read the FAQ at the top, but that refers to PM and DM, and nervous about this EC free and paid combo that i've done. I am a Gold Medallion, and i was able to select several legs with...
View ArticleHidden City ATL Terminal E
Has anyone skipped the final leg of a return international trip in ATL terminal E recently with checked baggage? I know in the new terminal F, travelers can pick up their luggage and walk out. Is this...
View ArticleBOS Sky Priority Lane
Last Tuesday night, I was flying J BOS-LHR. That, in addition to being a GM, gave me access to the priority lane. Unfortunately, it was a TATL trip, so the TSA PreCheck lane wasn't an option for me. I...
View ArticleLegit beef or just series of unfortunate circumstances
Flying HOU to ATL Saturday after Thanksgiving. My wife, no status, and I , GM, cleared at the window to F. I checked Thursday night and confirmed we were seated in 1 C/D. At OLCI, I noticed our seats...
View ArticleExperienced Delta friends, help me plan a trip/blow some miles?
Hi there. I never use my SkyMiles (save helping friends when they are in binds and can't afford tickets...or if someone has a sick relative he/she needs to visit). However, I have been tossing around...
View ArticleAmex Delta Pay with Miles Program
I am looking for some information about the Delta American Express Gold credit card program that allows you to pay with miles. My main reason for considering this this card is to be able to purchase...
View ArticleDiamond with segments...
Is it worth it to go for Diamond if I am 3 flights away or stay Plat for a year with about 45k carry over miles?
View ArticleMR out of PIT suggestions in December?
any suggestions on cheap mileage runs out of PIT?
View ArticleSeats to avoid since mods
Given that Delta has been overhauls seats in many of it planes for both lay flat and EC I thought it might be good to have a thread on seats to avoid. Especially given the seat guru is not up to date...
View ArticlePenn Station - JFK via Airtrain time to gate or lounge?
My wife and I are flying JFK-MAD in January. We live in Baltimore and plan to take Amtrak to Penn Station connecting to the Airtrain. Our flight departs at 7:40PM and we are flying BE. How much time...
View ArticlePinnacle FAs not adhering to DL cabin service standards
OK, I'm not one for rants on FT, but my experience on DL3382, DTW-MSN, 25 November in EC deserves a rant. I think I just experienced one of the most customer-service-averse FAs I've found in a while....
View ArticleSky Club Mass Chic Remodels: Worn Already (incl photos)
Has anyone else noticed how poorly the Sky Club remodels are holding up? So many of the beige chairs are stained and a lot of the upholstered furniture is already worn. I applaud Delta's capital...
View ArticleCheck In time in Hong Kong and Tokyo
I'm traveling from HKG to Narita and later in the week, Narita to Atlanta, all on Delta. If anyone has flown out of NRT or HKG with an international itinerary, please let me know how early we need to...
View ArticleDL 691 ATL-GDL Nov. 25
A friend was on a YUL-ATL-GDL routing today, AM codeshare. Flight DL 691 ATL-GDL was diverted from it's original routing to land in IAH. Apparently some problem with one engine on the A320. My friend...
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