International Connection MIA to DL
DL just changed our schedule and we have only 2H 10M to connect coming in on AA from CUR to MIA. We will have luggage we will need to recheck we are both TSA Pre and Global Traveler. Is this enough...
View ArticleDl1632: Fuel leak causing 1 hr+ delay or plane switch?
1632 MSP to ORD Just settled in and pilot came back through the cabin saying that there's a fuel leak on (some part of the plane I didn't catch). They're going to either try and fix it or else switch...
View ArticleConnecting to MU -don't do it
For the first time in my life I decided to fly China Eastern. Woof. It was bad. I wanted to go to Siem Reap (REP) and the KE flight through Incheon just wasn't working out timing wise. So instead I...
View ArticleDL 108 Diverted Last Night
Anyone know why DL 108 (ATL-MAD) diverted and landed in the Azores at 5:30 this morning? Looks like they cancelled the rest of the flight, and never continued to Madrid.
View Article2 wifi voucher available
I have 2 spare gogo free wifi voucher good for the day pass ($16.95) - expiring 12/31/2012 and I don't have any travel between now and then. First two PMs gets 'em. Cheers jb008 And they're now gone....
View ArticleWhen will DL install in seat monitors to all of their 757's?
I was on a JFK-SJU 757 the other day and suffered with everyone else having to view the movie on an antiquated overhead screen. When will the 757 fleet be totally converted?
View ArticleCheapest flight this year, ATL -> Anywhere?
Hi, I've found myself a few hundred miles short of the next status on Delta. I'm based in ATL and so I just need to find a flight going...anywhere sometime this year. Is there a tool that would be good...
View ArticleBump offers -- is Delta on pot?
Two days ago, flying LAS-ATL, I was offered $600 plus a guaranteed FC seat to take a flight which would depart 5 hours later. A few minutes ago, I checked in on line for my ATL-JFK-TLV flight and was...
View ArticleSalt Lake City Baggage
I flew First from Denver to Salt Lake last week. I usually fly American or the new United. Delta just had a cheap fare in F and I could avoid a UA CRJ 200. It was My first time on Delta. I thought the...
View ArticleSFO-JFK BusElite seats filled with standby kettles
I was 1 of only 8 Elites on the Upgrade list today for 16 empty business elite seats on the 11:30am flight. Coach was full but not oversold and they were selling business elite upgrades for $225 each...
View ArticleTiming of MQMs for flights close to end of year
I searched but could not find the answer to this question. An Air France flight flown a few days ago has not yet posted to my DL account. This flight is necessary for status re-qualification. If it...
View ArticleChristmas Safety Briefing
A friend of mine works for Delta and sent me this special Christmas safety briefing. Has anyone out there heard this version before? Twas the day before Christmas on this DELTA aircraft All the...
View ArticleChicago FA's on Int'l route
Flew in J today CDG-ORD While I haven't flown intl J a whole lot, I have to say that this flight really let me down. The FA's just acted like they had no idea what they were doing especially when it...
View ArticleCan I waitlist for a J window seat on a 767-400?
I'm flying MSP-LHR J class in a three weeks and the window seats are already taken. Can I call the DM line and waitlist for a window seat or do I need to keep checking online to see if one opens up?
View ArticleIncomplete service on DL Connection flight
Flew SFO-LAX this evening and for the first time I have ever experienced, the flight attendants were not able to complete the economy service before final approach. What was especially annoying was the...
View Article41 MQM Short
Literally 41 MQM short of plat. Called DL and asked for the bump, and they wouldn't do it. Aside from taking a flight (JFK-bos, for instance), any ideas before 1/1/13? Obviously, I can pay...
View ArticleBuying Extra MQMs considered as a Platinum Amex Incidental?
Hi All! I haven't used my $200 airline incidental reimbursements this year and was wondering if buying MQMs would be considered an "extra" or "incidental." No worries if it can't. I wanted to know if...
View ArticleMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas fellow DL FTers! I hope travels go well today for those headed other places! 2/7 for my LAX-JFK leg on my way back to London...so maybe it'll happen today. :) There's also chocolates in...
View ArticleDelta's flight to LOS (and to a lesser extent, UA's to)
Delta operates a non stop flight to LOS out of ATL. Its flight 54, service on a refurbished 767 with flat beds which feature direct aisle access seating. UA, following in the footsteps of DL, initiated...
View ArticleTrip tomorrow
First of all, Merry Christmas everyone and have a great holiday! My trip sets tmr yyz-dtw-ams-prg, inbound on January 4th prg-ams-bos-yyz. I will hit gold by completing my first yyz-dtw segment but I...
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