Companion upgrade priority question
Scoured the board, but couldn't find an answer to this exact question: --3 complimentary upgrades left, 4 passengers. --DM traveling with non-status companion --PM traveling with FO companion Assuming...
View ArticleATL-Sea 767 w/ winglets
I've been flying this route 5 times a year and today is the first time I've seen this equipment on this route. Lie flat beds on a 4.5 hour flight? And we are leaving out of the new int'l terminal in...
View ArticleSDC Newbie Help
So MM PM here asking newbie questions on SDC. Arriving in ATL at 12:07pm with my wife and looking to SDC on ATL-LAX to a flight earlier than our 17:45 flight. Using low Bushiness Class awards /...
View ArticleHow long of a layover do I need in NRT?
I'm looking at a flight from ATL to SIN connecting in NRT in August. Matrix shows a 1:55 min layover. Is that enough time? Both flights appear to be Delta Metal (DL 295 to DL 621). I would be traveling...
View ArticleNeed to Make Quick Decision: Fly (BIS) or Buy MQM?
Should I purchase a ~460 ticket and fly for 2660 points, or purchase 2500 MQS for $400. The flight takes off in five hours, so I need to make a quick decision. I was going to purchase a SC membership,...
View ArticleVDB @ DTW; Does this make any sense?
I was on an oversold DTW-FLA late morning flight today. I asked the GA early how much the flight was oversold by. She rudely told me she didn't have to tell me. As boarding got closer, she revealed...
View ArticleChoice Benefits question
I have been PM and MM for many years. My wife is SM. Could I use my choice benefits award to bump her from silver to gold for 2013? She is currently at 40K MGMs for 2012
View ArticleDL FO Irregular Priority Baggage Handling
I may be crazy, but: I swear Delta.com used to indicate that FO's received priority baggage handling as a medallion benefit, but I can't seem to find it anymore. As a FO sometimes I get priority tags...
View Articlereliability of purchasing a sky club day pass online
I have noticed several day passes for sale on EB and even Amazon for about $25. Are these reliable?
View ArticleDo 2 Platinums beat 1 Diamond? Make status or hold?
Hi all. I'm in need of some last-minute advice on status. I'm sitting with 117k MQMs, and am wondering if it's worth it to try to find a last minute way to snag Diamond, or carry over the difference...
View ArticleThree 100% discount Gogo promo codes
I have three promo codes, each for a Gogo session valued at $17.95 or less, that expire at the end of this year. I am unable to use them. PM me if you would like one or more of them. Update: These have...
View ArticleChecked bags in IROPS
Hey all - looking for some advice. I was scheduled to fly through DTW tonight, but my first leg was delayed and I was going to miss my connection. When they announced the delay the pilot allowed...
View ArticlePM Couple - any reason to split?
After years of doing the dance and separating PNR's in order to maximize upgrades my s/o has finally joined me in the PM ranks. Which hopefully mean much less time for me in coach:D Now that she's here...
View Articlelights on the sides of the seats
I noticed on some aircraft, there is a small blue led light on the side of the first class seats. Occasionally, one of them is lit. What is it for? I even got up the nerve to ask one of the FA's - she...
View ArticleSchedule Change - Rebooking in Y?
I'm flying tomorrow and received a message that there is a change in schedule. It's nothing dramatic, but it allows me to choose alternate flights. If I do, will it rebook me in Y automatically or the...
View ArticleMy Skymiles expire in 2 days; how to freshen up?
My Skymiles expire in two days (12/31/2012). I don't have the Delta credit card. How do I keep them from expiring in this short a time period? Last night I made a purchase through SkyMilesShopping.com...
View ArticleFruit Flies at MEM Skyclub
I'm currently having an extended visit here in the MEM Skyclub since my flight to ATL has been delayed this morning. I went over to the bar area to make a vodka/soda and when I lifted the lid on the...
View Article2013 plan announcement date and effective date?
Hi - Any idea on when 1) the 2013 program will be announced, and 2) devaluations of already-earned miles (via greater mileage requirements, diminished availability, etc - if these even occur) are...
View ArticleMU loads SFO-PVG for Spring 2013 - Excellent Flat Bed Redemption
China Eastern (MU) has loaded their schedules for Spring 2013 including the resumption of SFO-PVG starting back up on April 26, 2013 on their new A-330 with flat beds which I flew PVG-HNL last may and...
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