Large Price drop out of DFW
Have been watching fares closely for a few trips, and in the last 24h flights have dropped around 50% give or take. The first is for Easter weekend (Fri/Mon), DFW-MKE, and fares dropped from 400 down...
View ArticleTo join Delta or not
Hello, I am looking for a little advice from you Delta heads as to whether or not I should be considering SkyMiles. A little about me: I am currently in a position where I travel a reasonable amount...
View ArticleOpUp Probability Tool?
I'm flying on DL 268 JFK-TLV on March 30. Is there some way to figure out the likelihood of an op-up as a PL? It has happened to me before going the other direction but never in this direction.
View ArticleAward ticket return change?
Does anyone know if it's possible to change the return on an award ticket if I already flew the outbound two months ago? The website said changes need to be made 72 hours from the departure, but it...
View ArticleLong layover in NRT
Due to some idiotic DL flight schedules beyond my comprehension, I'm likely to end up with a 6hr layover in NRT. Anyone have recommendations on things to do besides sit in the SC and drink beer and...
View ArticleDL6301 JFK to LGA is canceled today!
Red alert, fellow FlyerTalkers! Yes, it's true! I'm at LGA, and just noticed on the board that DL6301 from JFK - which is all the way on the other side of town ;), is canceled! I'm absolutely certain...
View ArticleHow can I reduce miles needed to Alaska
I'm trying to use Skymiles to book an award ticket. This is from Dayton, OH through Anchorage and final destination is Deadhorse, AK (SCC). When I called to book, they want 65000 miles roundtrip. The...
View ArticleAiming for a VDB today - a few questions
I'm flying a single leg today from a city about to be hit by a snowstorm. I originally was scheduled to fly tomorrow, but got rescheduled for free to today to avoid the storm. When checking in online,...
View ArticleChanges to upgrade rules?
As a platinum I get "unlimited" upgrades... but in past 2 months and 10 cross country flights later, I have been upgraded only 1 time... vs last yr I probably had 70% success rate... Do you think Delta...
View ArticleExpiration of status
This is a dumb question and I looked quickly but didn't find an answer. My Gold card says that i have the status "thru 02/13" I have not yet gotten my new card for 2013 where I am still Gold. Does this...
View Article41 minute connection time at DTW?
Flying BOS to SLC for a ski trip this Sunday. (BOS-DTW on DL 2123 connecting to DTW-SLC on DL 2335). Flight times were changed, leaving us with only a 41-minute connection time at DTW. Will we make it?...
View ArticleDL Amex Plat companion certificate not free?
I was just toying with the possibility of using my companion cert from my Delta Amex platinum card. It is advertised as a free companion ticket. I realize that there will always be some taxes to pay on...
View ArticleCorporate Discount Code -Use for Personal Travel?
Noticed on the last reservation that I booked through company travel agency that there was a Delta CORP ID/ACCNT CODE listed. I plugged that into the dl.com meeting code and noticed a discount and the...
View ArticleWine/Champagne rotation for transcon BE service
Last month and two weeks ago the champagne offered in BE service was a regular champagne. Today it's a rose. I don't mind either, but the Mondavi wines are the same bottles. Got me wondering how often...
View ArticleLAX-AKL on Virgin Australia using SkyMiles - Questions
Short and simple: Is there any way to "combine" the two separate award tickets? Not so short: Finally redeemed SkyMiles for a Business Class ticket from Los Angeles to Auckland on Virgin Australia this...
View ArticleIssues with ExpertFlyer
Hey everybody, I just thought I was getting good at using EF. I'm looking for inventory to UG with miles from a K+ fare ATL-SFO on August 15. Flight availability shows on EF, but awards and upgrades...
View ArticlePossible ways to cancel/reschedule nonrefundable tickets
I bought a nonrefundable ticket that I suddenly can't use. I found this out a few hours outside of the 24-hour window to cancel. I put in for a refund online but haven't heard anything, and I don't...
View ArticleAir France Premium Economy A Class > Delta Coach/First?
Buying a AF issued PE ticket in A Fare class with DL metal flights on domestic legs - will I be in coach or first on DL?
View ArticleDL Elite Plus: Can I get Preferred Seating on AF?
Have a reservation on an AF (economy) for a transatlantic flight. Can I, as an Elite Plus, choose preferred seating on the flight? The customer service (Delta/KLM/AF Diamond line) told me no. Some...
View ArticleQuestion on Singapore airport hotel
Wife and I are flying to and from SIN on Delta this Aug. On outbound leg we will be renting a car in SIN. I'd much rather crash at the airport hotel and clear customs and pick up the car after a few...
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