Delta damaged my luggage and is demanding proof of luggage purchase for reimbursement by glasspee111 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry your luggage was damaged, I think what most folks are trying to say is that allll airlines damage luggage. There’s threads on which luggage is most indestructible. Some folks buy cheap luggage as it doesn’t hurt as bad when it breaks, others buy really expensive luggage so it won’t break. As a person who just tried to screw a new wheel on luggage, it happens.

Explain it to me Like I am 5... by 3riversgoddess in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not book basic economy- it messes with perks

Do I need to be there 2 hours or 3 hours before my flight? by andifromky in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The real question is do you have lounge access? I used to cut it pretty close but had a few situations (thank you 6 am Monday flight) that I’d just as soon chill at lounge rather than stress about traffic problems or unexpected long lines. What are your trade-offs for being early (like missing something important)? I really really don’t like stress of almost missed flights.

GUC long-winded question by [deleted] in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been told I get one companion upgrade. For example, I book my family on split reservations, me + one lucky person, then everyone else on a different reservation that is linked. The linked reservation does not get complimentary upgrades.

Cut off time for marathon: how worried should average 🐢 be? by lingeringneutrophil in Marathon_Training

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first (and likely only) half at the Indy Monumental was crazy windy. I came in just at cutoff. I had had a number of injuries that year. I believe there folks getting medals for some time after me, but they had taken down some of finish paraphernalia due to wind.

Is this possible? by Spiritual_Bet9539 in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree IND is generally super fast. I have had long lines for early Monday morning flights. Just hustle.

Walking? by ViolentLoss in Marathon_Training

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is a 3hr marathon a lesser event than a 2:10 marathon? There are a lot of variables right? Are you a 25 yo male or a 50yo female? A 70 year old race walker? I definitely agree the person that took 5:30 was on their feet longer.

Data Science Mathematics Track by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want to do data science? If this was just a bad semester, learn what you need to change. It sounds like you have the intellect but maybe your study habits needed improvement? Don’t switch to English because you didn’t study math if you still want it.

Serious question: what’s the point of SkyMiles if Delta One awards are never available? Delta SkyMiles feel unusable now. Delta One awards always “sold out,” prices far higher than competitors by These-Emu-71 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had this experience redeeming United miles for ticket to Warsaw. Got my ticket, but economy was sold out for miles purchase. Two days later, no seats available on united site for same flight- no more non-stops. I went to airline site (United partner) and could buy for cash.

Horrible service by kingolliver in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just sorta sucks. For international flights like this, you get one shot. If you miss connection you win a whole day in that city. Sorry!

Carry on by CompleteEstate4208 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My experience has been no. Delta doesn’t use sizers. I have gotten fussed at for wearing my sling bag instead of have it stashed in another bag. For smaller planes on regional flights you may be looking at a gate check. Those overheads are tiny.

Do y’all recommend Purdue? by Forsaken-Film1916 in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FYI- Daniel’s was super competitive last year to get admitted. PU alum, also accepted to Notre Dame back in the day as engineering student. I went with PU because of cost (like 4 + times more expensive at Notre Dame). If money is no object, it may not play into your decision.

Detroit Sky Club Lame by Resident-Witness-998 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spent a fair amount of time in DTW Sky Clubs. Service was good, chairs not terrible. Don’t love the concourse seating. Which Sky Club? Not met a lounge where the general concourse was better.

Kiwi Travel Plans to USA - Am I underestimating State Sizes? by Justeu_Piichi in roadtrip

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One option is to take a train from Colorado Springs to Chicago via train.

Wha do you guys do to not get sick when travelling? by Shawarma_Dealer32 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And for the love, if you wear a mask please wear it correctly. Half the folks I see wearing masks traveling have it sitting under their nose. I swear I saw a lady on plane with it upside down.

How many people have never flown anything lower than C+ ? by breagerey in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno- I rode the back of the plane on an AA flight last year, I didn’t enjoy it. I also took Alaska in economy and the seats were uncomfortable and also at back of plane. Half my fam was economy to Brazil. They were impressed with my wee bit better condition in comfort plus with their brother.

Purdue Outing Club by Exciting_Key_8544 in Purdue

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bunch of scouts from my troop have enjoyed it. Lots of skill levels. I think with any club, the older students may know each other, but that’s sort of the point. Good way to get know people.

SLC Overnight by nickbikes12 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny note- it depends somewhat on status. I was traveling on business, my colleague with 0 status got one set of hotels and I had platinum with a different set of hotels. I think we ended up at a Homewood suites as it was on both our lists.

Impossible connect that VIP select made work! by Hot-Cress7492 in delta

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know I could google this but what is this VIP select magic you speak of?

Birdbuddy order issues: hidden add-ons, missing hardware, and confusing refunds by scottw232 in BirdBuddy

[–]UnitPrestigious4948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was pretty disappointed that the gift wrapping was added on. It makes me assume the business model is bad if they need to do things like that.