Turning Gold Into Diamond with a Year-Long Segment Run. Was is Worth It?...
I achieved Delta PM status in 2011 and was looking forward to the increased perks for my travels in 2012. In late 2011, a review of my proposed travel for 2012 estimated ~70,000 MQM and ~90 segments...
View ArticleRecheck bags in SVO?
Hello, I called Delta today asking about baggage on an upcoming award flight as I was confused about if codeshares affected the rules, but in the process was told some disturbing news. The Delta agent...
View ArticleDid Delta stop identifying Delta Reserve on the home page?
Just noticed my profile says Diamond Medallion, but does not say Delta Reserve any longer.
View ArticleDoes DL have a "Global Services" Type Program?
Was on ATL-FLL on THU evening and, for the second time, have seen the same guy board before pre-boards. The GA started making the general announcements and immediately after the, "in just a moment we...
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Really Bizarre PNR
I'm a DM headed to Vegas on biz and DL actually gave me "GO2HEK" as my PNR. Ominous?? Anyone else ever get a particularly memorable PNR??
View ArticleNo DL miles from non-skyteam flight if VDB
In the past, NW would give me credit (after sending my BP) if I flew a non-NW airline because of VDB. This time, DL has not credited my miles (around 1500 NRT to MNL) after I was VDB and had to fly JL...
View ArticleDelta 747 at Terminal 4 JFK
since when is delta parking its 747's at Terminal 4? I saw N664US parked at gate 22 yesterday. It was the flight heading to TLV. I thought it was exclusive to T3
View ArticleUnexpected Transcon upgrade today JFK-LAX
I was 8 of 41 for the remaining 4 business class seats with an hour to go as a Diamond on an award ticket for the 12pm JFK-LAx flight, so I gave up hope and ordered a meal to bring on board, but got...
View ArticleA few questions on intra Europe award flights
First post, long time lurker! I purchased one of these $500 fares from BWI-SVO to get to Europe as cheaply as possible. I'm leaving in a few days and was hoping to book a few flights with miles on KLM...
View ArticleMost comfortable SC lounge at JFK?
Hey folks, Did a "search" on this question but didn't get an true answer (other than the Oasis on T4) but here's the simple situation: Flying back from DUB with the wife in about a week with a 5 hour...
View ArticleRow 1 on the 75X
Haven't flown in first on the plane since July and previously row 1 had a bulkhead wall which reduced the legroom quite significantly, and seatguru reflected this. Now however, seatguru calls it an...
View ArticleATL - JNB Upgrade?
I'm relatively new to the SkyMiles program and am taking my first international flight as a SM. I'm attempting to use miles to upgrade my Y ticket to BE. The DL phone reps a seem to be VERY confused on...
View ArticleQ Class ticket
I booked a short notice ticket from CHS to PDX in Q class this week. I'm not familiar with this fare class. With Reserve card and Platinum Medallion, am I good to go on an UG? :)
View ArticleMileage Accural on AF O Class Business?
Pls help me understand mileage Accural in my situation. I purchased an AirFrance ticket on Airfrance Metal from AF. ATL to CDG roundtrip The ticket was purchased in premium Voyager. Either S or W class...
View ArticlePvg-lxa-tyo-pvg
Hi all: sorry if this sounds too newbie.. I was able to find an award on United PVG-LXA-TYO-PVG for 20000 miles but what I really want to use is my Delta miles. Since Delta has China southern and China...
View ArticleWorst Time of the Year for Upgrades
I think that from Dec 1st (when they start selling MQM's) to Feb 28th (when last years non qualifying medallions expire) must be the worst time of the year for upgrades as the the number of competing...
View ArticleDelta.com offering domestic flights with 4h+ layovers?
I had understood that 4h was the maximum, but recently I've been seeing domestic flights with 4h+ layovers on Delta.com. Is this change due to an updated DL policy, or an issue with the site, or...
View ArticleAdvice needed re: Miss-connect (last flight)
Hi all - so I've been around a few month, but this is potentially my first "miss-connect" (I think that's what it's called). If I miss my connection, what should I be prepared to do/say? Who do I talk...
View ArticleFailed VDB today, what did I do wrong?
Flying DL 131 ATL-LAS today, was at the gate about 1hr early to volunteer for bump (traveling alone). The GA told me that they would "certainly" need people, said comp would start at $400 for me and...
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