DL DM Elite line vs AA PL Elite line
Like many of my friends on FT I am really keeping track of service. I'm a new DL DM having been a PM recently and a 1 MM and then on AA 2MM PTL. Very excited about now being a DM on DL. Have been so...
View ArticleVenting about prices (DSM > YYZ this time)
I try to travel with Delta as much as I can, but out of DSM they seem to usually be the most expensive option. The upcoming trip is no exception. It is about $200-300 more expensive to fly DSM >...
View ArticleNew GM, Status not reflected yet with Alaska, how to request an upgrade?
Hi guys, Wasn't sure whether to post this in the Delta Forum or the Alaska Forum, so please move if necessary or if you feel this doesn't belong here. My brother and I are flying SEA-STL on Alaska on...
View ArticleBOS-DCA...Train or DL? What would you do?
They both cost about $140 for the day I'm looking at (a Sunday). The flight time (through LGA) clocks in at 3:14, whereas the train is closer to 7 hours. Of course, there's airport security to contend...
View ArticleNo more free TV in coach?
Did I miss something, or has it been that long since I have been stuck in Y? I always thought Satellite TV was free in Y? Tonight enroute DTW-SFO on a 737 in economy comfort I got about 5 mins of...
View ArticleRollover MQMs going to waste?
A year ago, I decided to switch from DL to UA because of the award redemption issues with DL SkyMiles. So I status matched and have only bought flights on UA and *A this year. I did fly on a SM award...
View ArticleNewbie with a burning rollover question
Hello all, Just signed up on this forum and have a question that more experienced fliers have strong opinions on, I'm sure. It looks like I'm going to end this year with about 123,000 MQM miles, just...
View ArticleWill Delta give Diamond status based on dollars spent?
I've flown nine international BE roundtrips this year. Purchased on personal AMEX. I have not hit the 125k MQM threshold. Does anyone have experience getting Diamond status based on dollars spent?
View ArticleHelp with understanding Delta.com search engine...
First, I have booked flights using delta.com for many tears now, even earlier this year from IAD to JNB (all international flights in business with Air France). But recently, I have been trying to add...
View ArticleNRT-BKK Delyed Waiting For Connecting PAX Arriving On JFK-NRT
Last night I was flying NRT-BKK and the flight was delayed for nearly 2 hours waiting for the JFK-NRT flight to arrive. The plane appeared pretty full as we waited and I counted no more than 15-20 pax...
View ArticleAnyone quit flying Delta 17 or 16 because of quality of service?
I fly DL 17/16 about 5-6 times a year, I’ve done it in BE and Coach and it doesn’t seem to make any difference, I get more and more frustrated at Delta each time I fly. Saturday I flew...
View ArticleDL 777 LAX rotations
I'm currently looking at 777 flights out of LAX and can only think of 3 routes where 777s are regularly used (at least for Nov/Dec): LAX-SYD LAX-NRT LAX-ATL In terms of aircraft utilization/rotation,...
View ArticleBe On the Lookout For a Special Flight Attendant!
On my flight from New York to Atlanta earlier this evening, I was fortunate to meet the sweetest flight attendant. Her name is Janice Haydel, and she has worked for Delta Air Lines for 40 years — 35 of...
View ArticleDiamond Tags on Ebay
Maybe this has happened before, so pardon my incredulous thread.... I just saw someone had listed 2 Delta Diamond tags on Ebay. $100 opening bid, $150 for "buy it now". Why would someone buy another...
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That 1 mile they took off ATL-LAX really makes a difference ...
My sister just got back from a Europe trip and saw THIS for her MQM display Then I noticed that she had 4 ATL-LAX or back segments this year, which show up as 1946 miles. Up until last year, those were...
View ArticleJFK connectiong from EY
My wife and 2 kids will be connecting off of EY101 in J class in T4 to DL JFKATL in F and have about 2.5 hrs with bags. Any tips on them rechecking with DL and getting over to T3. Thanks
View ArticleUsing Amex points for Delta purchase-any issues?
Havent used amex membership points to purchase DE tickets before. Was wondering if the booking shows up on your sky miles record, just like it was purchased on delta.com ? Has anyone experienced any...
View ArticleSC worth it if not a drinker?
I know many FF appreciate the free cocktails when UG & in SkyClubs, and I suspect might even be the primary reason for DYKWIA behavior for missed UG. I enjoy my occasional UGs, too, but unless the...
View ArticleHow long does it take to receive SWUs?
Newly minted Plat... just curious if anyone knows how long it takes to receive the SWU's after selecting them as a choice benefit. I've researched how difficult they are to use but I have a couple of...
View Articlewould like opinions for flights to bring DD home for Christmas
DD's schedule is such that it's difficult to schedule long in advance. She just found out someone will switch shifts with her so she can come home for Christmas. FAY/DTW Fares are now over $700 so I'm...
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