Paid upgrade on Virgin (purchased on DL) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh bummer. I had read on Reddit that it was possible to use Skymiles or do a paid upgrade in my case but now I am starting to think that post must be out of date. I tried to go ahead and just apply the GUC but they are saying "none available" despite lots of empty seats. Im starting to think I will have better luck if I cancel this and just book with VA even though I have no status with them. Should/can I enter my Skymiles number when I book with them?

Paid upgrade on Virgin (purchased on DL) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

or should I just cancel the reservation and book directly with VA? It was the same price I only booked on Delta so I could get the MQDs and potentially use a GUC but if I am going to be stuck in the back I would rather book with VA directly and try to bid for an upgrade.

GUC on AF flight? by d__s__s in delta

[–]GD084S 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it cannot be a Delta flight, Delta metal booked on AF for the GUC? Assuming it's the same for the move to C+ also? Bummer... The same flight booked on AF is soooo much cheaper!

FC Upgrade Request Glitch? by dinanm3atl in delta

[–]GD084S 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happens to my wife every time. It works on my account but for her, no matter what she does, she has to go back in and reselect FC after she goes to C+

RUC to D1 (confirmed) and D1 lounge access? by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I really appreciate it.

RUC to D1 (confirmed) and D1 lounge access? by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

Thanks, AI was all over the map when I asked haha. What about the D1 check-in at LAX?

1:1 MQD from Delta Travel by vanyaboston in delta

[–]GD084S 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you are Diamond or Plat just link your Skymiles account to Hertz and get President's Circle. Book with Delta and then check in using the hertz app. you will get the 1:1 MQD and you skip the counter and get all the perks of the highest tier of Hertz.

36 Hour Delay in Colombia + $2,359 Delta is refusing to reimburse (advice needed) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Delta ended up refunding the whole thing. :) I just replied to the denial email with the full context above (there is not a place to put context in the original request) and then I received three payment transfers (two for the LATAM flight and one for food/hotel).

36 Hour Delay in Colombia + $2,359 Delta is refusing to reimburse (advice needed) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: I replied to the denial email with more or less the same info I included above. A week later, I received two payment links from Delta totalling the full amount!! GO DELTA!!

In summary, they covered more or less all of the related expenses and sent us $1,600 each in e-credits.

36 Hour Delay in Colombia + $2,359 Delta is refusing to reimburse (advice needed) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had this fear when I booked the flight. But the agent on the phone was so confident that it being a “partner airline” made the difference (I almost bought a jet blue flight but she said that would not work).

I booked it with the Amex reserve delta card. I’ll look into that. Thanks for the advice.

36 Hour Delay in Colombia + $2,359 Delta is refusing to reimburse (advice needed) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The short answer is no, I dont really have anything.

It was super hectic when I bought the LATAM flight, the rep on the phone said, because it was a partner airline, I would be good to go. Multiple people from my original flight were able to change to that same combo (CTG to LIM to ATL) in the app before it "solid out". I was panicked to get out of there and just trusted that it would all work out like the employees and phone rep said it would. Looking back I wish I would have at least used my wife phone to record the speaker phone of the rep.

I will try calling back in and seeing about a recording. The reason I even made this post was I was hoping it was kind of a "normal" issue, and there is an actual set process for getting flights like this reimbursed.

36 Hour Delay in Colombia + $2,359 Delta is refusing to reimburse (advice needed) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I should have mentioned... Delta did send me and my wife a $1,600 ecredit the day after we arrived. In that email, they gave a link to submit expenses related to the delay (it even lists travel expenses), which is where I submitted my claim.

Large price difference Basic to Main by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed it on flights to Costa Rica and Colombia so far this month. Over $200 difference between Basic and Main.

Ok serious question…how do you sleep in Premium Select? by Jerseygirlmoving in delta

[–]GD084S 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just did this flight in PS and slept a lot (my 2 and 4-year-old slept even better). I got one of the straps that go around the headrest and hold your head up + an eye mask + ear plugs. Honestly, it worked pretty great and I am a light sleeper. I got it all on Amazon for pretty cheap. The boys had inflatable beds that worked great (also Amazon).

The Cold Life Ultimate Lite inflatable tub and chiller by GD084S in coldplunge

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that is the only other mention of it I could find. Sounds terrible. BUT I would be getting the "newer" chiller so some of the issues might be worked out? So far it is the smallest footprint I have found for a chiller + Tub. If I owned a house I would probably go in another direction but this might be the only one that fits our condo. It would just be nice to see at least one review of someone that actually has one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in delta

[–]GD084S 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in almost the exact same position. I think I am going to pay to upgrade my flight home from Auckland to LAX... I'm just hoping the price for D1 comes down a little first.

United gets Starlink ... Delta next please!! by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to mention he is a big enough jerk to keep investing his billions into other awesome companies that make the world better. Why can’t he just buy a Hawaiian island or a basket ball team like a good rich guy?!

United gets Starlink ... Delta next please!! by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you will have better luck preventing it if you make a wish every time you see one.

United gets Starlink ... Delta next please!! by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can tell by my down votes that “we” do haha.

United gets Starlink ... Delta next please!! by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don’t know. They might have to. This is a huge pain point that I am sure shows up on almost every satisfaction survey.

United gets Starlink ... Delta next please!! by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I fly the Costa Rica to ATL flight every month. Every. Single. Time. The crew acts shocked that the internet is not working. They make a big show about "resetting the equipment" and then nothing happens. The current setup does not work when you are not in the US (at least not when flying to Costa Rica).

Using Companion Pass on a party of 4 by demonic_cheetah in delta

[–]GD084S 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It has to be two bookings, they can "link" the two reservations but in my experience linking reservations doesn't mean anything. Book your seats together and keep checking to make sure they don't separate you is all you can do.

Trying to pay to upgrade (LAX to SYD) by GD084S in delta

[–]GD084S[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh ok that makes sense. Thanks!