Domestic SWUs and Waitlist
I was always under the impression that if I call in and apply an SWU to my flight, and I do not clear with the SWU, that my certification stays on my file. I just spoke with an agent this morning that...
View ArticleDelta Miles for trip to Italy - help?
I would like to use miles for a trip to Italy in late May. Either NY to Rome and back from Florence or NY to Florence back from Rome. Any suggestions on how do do this? Delta miles or partners?
View ArticleDelta FC Sauce
A bit of a weird question... I'm in love with Delta's pinkish sauce served in FC on domestic flights. I've had it on various ATL-LGA-ATL flights with the chicken/shrimp cold plate and on the chicken...
View ArticleMIA-ATL Mechanical Delayed Flight
Anyone else down here in MIA on flt 240 thats delayed?
View ArticleAre Bananas Back in the Basket All Day?
Most of my flights are in the afternoon or evening. In the past year or so, bananas have been missing from the snack basket. When asked, the FAs tell me it's a morning food, and not part of catering...
View ArticleCDG, Lounges, Showers and Baggage
Will be traveling to CDG with my nieces. We arrive at 6:30 am and will want to sightsee some before we can check into the hotel. Can someone walk me through the lounge/shower/baggage stuff?...
View ArticleChange Return vs Buy New Ticket?
I need to change my return flight on a non-refundable ticket. {I goofed and booked the return for the wrong dy} Buying a new one-way return is slightly cheaper than changing my existing ticket once the...
View Articleaward booking and cancel question
Just curious, can I book award tix for two from a family member's Gold account, separate pnr's and then cancel the ticket for the Gold within 24 hours for free? Low gold availability on a route, but...
View ArticlePassenger Manifest Codes
On a recent flight, the attendant was using the manifest to take our orders. I noticed my usual codes of MM/FC/GM and a new code of STP. Does anyone know what the STP code means?
View ArticleDelta adding service between SLC and MSN
Looks like DL is beefing up their schedule at MSN. Once-daily on a CRJ-700 starting May 18. Bet you any amount of money Epic had something to do with this.
View ArticleThe clank is gone
I just received my new DM tags and they are twice as thick as the previous year's tags. Best of all, they don't have the old clanking sound. Now my occasional walk of shame to the back of the aircraft...
View ArticleHow Will Credit Card Surcharges Affect You?
I skimmed through recent posts and didn't see anything on this topic. Apologies if it is already being discussed. A recent court decision resulting from a lawsuit brought by merchants against credit...
View ArticleMQD's and Passengers of Size -- From Bad To Worse?
Hello, all ... I am what is gently and lovingly referred to as a "passenger of size". I can lower the armrests but I'm still plenty POS-y. And before anybody tells me to go on a diet, I will say that...
View ArticleKudo's to Delta and Cori in SLC for getting me home
Since good endings are rare, especially because of weather delays, backed up hubs, and long lines, just wanted to post a "happy monday morning story" on Delta and the SkyClub rep Cori. With snow coming...
View ArticleBonus DL Miles for Vegas Stay
I received an email from DL today: Hello NYCflip, Ready to get away to Las Vegas? When you book a room at Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood or Paris Las Vegas between January 29 and May 31, 2013, you'll...
View ArticleAny ideas for milage run before end of feb from TPA or MCO?
I had about 20k rolled over from last year because I didnt make gold (was platinum) - slow travel year but this one will be pretty busy - so wanted to get as close to 50k before my plat benefits expire...
View Articlehow to see Delta availability
I currently have about 125K United miles, and with some credit cards, I would like to get part of another system like Delta or US. However, I am having trouble finding the costs and availability for...
View ArticleShould I pledge allegiance to DL?
Hi all, first time poster, but have been lurking for months trying to figure this out. Now looking to you experts for help because I am lost navigating the world of elite flying. I have no status on...
View ArticlePM Choice: 4xSWU or gift FO
Time to choose PM benefits for 2013. Should I go for the 4 SWU or gift FO to Mrs. Holdingshort? 0/6 companion upgrade as PM in '12, always at bottom of list, 20+ out of the running. Did not split PNR...
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