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Fastest way to get a few SkyMiles?

I need 61 SkyMiles for the mileage award ticket I would like to book. Are there any instant posting offers available right now? Can I book the ticket as a "hold" until they post? Thanks!

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Losing upgrade after boarding

To the best of my knowledge, upon boarding, passengers lose their chance at an upgrade. Is this still accurate? At JFK last week, I played the waiting game. Long story short, when I went to get the...

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Using Bag Allowances for Others - Intl

I am trying to figure out the best way to check baggage to avoid baggage fees. Thoughts appreciated... 12 people total travelling US-Caribbean. PNR#1 - Diamond member and Gold Member, both first class,...

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Delta.com says "We're Sorry..."

Any one else getting "We're sorry. We can't show your upcoming trips right now. Please try again later. " when trying to look at upcoming flights?

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A330-200 vs. 757-200 for same flight

Just a curiosity question. On Friday night, I'm booked on a flight from LAX to ATL. When I go to the confirmed seat map for the flight, it shows the layout for an A330-200. But if I go to book a new...

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Now Ghana is mad at DL

http://www.citifmonline.com/index.php?id=1.1239690 http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/201...-poor-service/ Two weeks ago Liberia complained, now it is Ghana's turn....

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How late can i leave?

I used one of my vouchers for a flight to vegas at 2:45 pm from rdu this thursday. Little did i know i have class at 1. How late can i leave(with a taxi) from unc (and no suitcases) while still making...

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New eBoarding Pass format

I checked in last night for today's flight and got the eBoarding Pass as a graphic text message on my phone, which is what I like since I don't have to have a data connection at TSA or the gate to...

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Please tell me more about phone agents?

Seeking wisdom about how to best utilize phone agents for searching and booking flights? The iPad app has become completely useless and the iPhone app doesn't show enough information for booking...

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Choice gift?

Has anyone ever heard of a "Delta Choice gift"? I was given $150 as compensation for a situation that occurred and I have no idea what a "choice gift" is. Not choice benefit.... this appears to be...

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Why are some flights showing Not Upgrade Eligible?

I'm trying to book MSP-SEA, Feb 8 - Feb 10. For some reason, certain flights are coming up as Not Upgrade Eligible but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. For example, DL1929 shows Upgrade...

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2 PNR's to Syd

Will be flying from DTW to LAX later this year connecting to VA2 to SYD on Skymiles. Have currently booked only the LAX-SYD segment figuring I can book the DTW-LAX later this year. Questions: Can I add...

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Slightly Odd Carryon

I am flying BDA-BOS on Friday. I want to take as my carryon a soft-sided cooler, it's about 17 x 14 x 12. In total it's smaller than a typical rollerboard, but it's technically larger in the smallest...

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So what is the official thing to do while waiting for the upgrade (board or...

Hi all, I have seen all these threads with mixed advice. What is the definitive thing to do when waiting for a gate upgrade. I now feel like I have been robbed on my latest flights out of JFK-LAX since...

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Delta in talks to purchase of new jets

Quote: Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) is talking to Airbus SAS (EAD) and Boeing Co. (BA) about buying $1 billion or more of new jets as the planemakers phase out their current single-aisle models, people...

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Forbes - "Why Frequent Flyer Programs Don't Work - And What Delta Is Doing...

An article that more or less endorses the move by DL: Quote: "Rather than a solution, Delta’s move is a baby step: a sign of the times whose systems will likely be fine-tuned and whose ripples will be...

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SWU waitlist - they waitlisted me on different flights than my ticketed flight

Has anyone seen this: I booked a multi city trip last night and the first 3 legs came in at M. MSP>PDX>NRT>SIN>PVG>DTW>MSP I called this morning to get waitlisted for the MSP to SIN...

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Johannesburg to Cape Town

I'm looking to uses skymiles to go round trip to Johannesburg, but then I need to go to Cape Town. Is there a sky team partner that does that? Any suggestions?

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Has Anyone Noticed Upgrades for Diamonds This Month Has Been Out of Whack?

My first flight this year I flew from Dayton, OH to ATL and was #9 on the list of 32 people. There were 8 Diamonds ahead of me from Dayton to ATL?? Then, on my way from ATL to LAS on a Sunday...

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How to find cheapest upgradable Y fare?

Sorry if this is already covered. My searching did not reveal an answer. Is there a way to search -- either using delta.com or a paid service -- for the cheapest fare that can be upgraded with miles?...

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