New ATL-YYC Routes added in summer
DL ATL-YYC JUL 0>0.1 AUG 0>0.2 Never seen this one before. Until the WS codeshares, there were three ways to get to YYC: via SLC on the traditional DL route, via MSP on the traditional NW route,...
View ArticleBetter chance for JFK->LAX SWU by trying other flights same day?
In a previous thread, I discussed my desire to use a SWU on a K fare for JFK->LAX and the fact that Z inventory appears not to be released until day of departure. As mentioned in that thread, my...
View ArticleUnable to Validate Your Ticket
Here's a weird one and I'm wondering if it's just a DL.dumb glitch or if it actually happens more often. Last night I was trying to check in for my flight to MDW and got "Unable to Validate Your...
View ArticleFollow up to my CZ trip LAX-CAN on the A380
I reported earlier that the service in Business Class (CZ calls it First Class) on my outbound trip LAX-CAN on a CZ A-380 was sub-par. Well I'm pleased to report the service on the return trip (30 days...
View ArticleDear Kind, Officiously Polite, Fictitiously-Named Delta Customer Service Rep...
Dear Kind, Officiously Polite, Fictitiously-Named Delta Customer Service Rep, Thank you very much for your automated, semi-customized reply to my inquiry. I have not actually read your reply, but based...
View ArticleManila (MNL) Sky-Club
So on my trip back from MNL on CZ in business class we were provided with passes to the "PAGGs" lounge at MNL which is pretty good and has sandwiches and nice snacks etc. But since I'd heard there was...
View Articlelayover in Schiphol
My friends and I have a 6 hour layover in Amsterdam on March 7th. I will like suggestions on what we can do to pass away the time. eg. where to eat, places to go, getting out of the airport etc. Thanks...
View ArticleExtra Recline on EC 777-200 16 hour flight?
Just wondering if EC at $79 one way is worth it? Don't really need the extra legroom as flying with kids/teens - only really worth it if the extra recline is really "that much extra" as it is a 16 hour...
View ArticleFlying trans-continental with a one year old
Hi all, I'm flying with my 15 month old next month from MSP to LHR and then from CDG to MSP. I am not on overly 'frequent flier' (though my son has already had 15 flights at 15 months) and tend to go...
View ArticleChallenge to Maintain Status?
Hi all. Apologies if this info is available elsewhere. I did a search and couldn't come up with any pertinent info. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a way to do a maintenance challenge to keep status...
View ArticleDes Moines- New service to/from LGA
Starting in June. Woohoo! http://www.desmoinesregister.com/art...sey=nav%7Chead ^
View ArticleQuestion on preferred seats PM vs GM
Question posed to me that I didn't have the answer to: If one were to book a trip while PM, selecting preferred seats, that doesn't take place until after Feb 28 when they will have dropped down to GM,...
View ArticleUpgrades on transatlantic flights?
I'm trying to book a flight ATL-TUN via CDG on delta.com and none of the flights I'm getting are upgrade eligible, even when buying (M) fare. Is possible to get upgraded at all on a transatlantic?
View ArticleBest way to get from LAX-AGP?
Hi - New here. I have 4 sys upgrades, 1 companion ticket, and 400k DL skymiles... Have a free 2 bed/2 bath timeshare week in Malaga, Spain at the Marbella Beach Resort 4/12 - 4/19. Trying to book 3...
View ArticleNewbie help! Skymiles award-
Hi Folks, This my first post, and I am a total newbie and quite astounded/overwhelmed at the amount of information on these forums! Please be patient with me! :) I am looking for some creative ideas or...
View ArticleI want to upgrade with miles, get punished by having to call back daily...
So I book 4 tickets in AF W class (not cheap) to France in the Summer, hoping to upgrade with miles to Biz. Of course there is no O availability when I book, but I need this specific day/flight so I am...
View ArticleHow Do I search Delta Codeshare flights?
Hi, I'm trying to maximize my revenue on Delta coded flights. However, I fly to a lot of cities in Asia that are not serviced by Delta. How do I look for just Delta codeshare flights on their partners...
View ArticleNew DL IT bonus
I received a flight confirmation for another traveler sent to my email by Delta. Apparently this person is going to Jamaica in April. Wish it was me. I called and the nice lady told me "it was a new...
View ArticleWhich Plane for 1st Class?
I will be traveling SFO-DTW in a few weeks. It will be in 1st. Can you tell me which plane would have best seats please? 738, 757-200 or 767-300. Thank you!!! cat22
View ArticleNew PM Bagtags
Just received my PM package today. Can anyone explain the usefulness of the new PM bag tags? Completely blank. No Skymiles number. Just how do you ID me if the bag is lost?? Maybe just use a Sharpie...
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