Nov 22, 2012, 4:15 am
Last edit by: beckoa
Consolidated benefits for AS Elites flying DL
MVP
MVPG/75K
MVP
- Zone 1 Boarding
- One Free checked bag
- priority seating
- 25% discount on International Economy Comfort
- Space Available upgrades
MVPG/75K
- Zone SKY Boarding
- SkyPriority Checkin
- SkyPriority Lane for Security
- Two Free Checked Bags (70 lbs domestic, 50 lbs Intl)
- Priority Seating
- 50% discount on International Economy Comfort
- Space Available upgrades
MVP/G/75K Benefits on Delta Airlines (2010-2012 edition)
Apr 5, 2011, 2:06 pm
#706
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold (1MM), AS MVP
Posts: 989
I am about to take my first DL flights as an MVP (previously was FO). I just checked in, saw that my upgrades are requested, but I don't see anywhere what my spot is on the waitlist. Is that a bad sign, or am I just missing a button somewhere?
Last edited by GimmeLegRoom; Apr 5, 2011 at 2:09 pm Reason: Answered my own second question, hence it's deleted
Apr 5, 2011, 2:57 pm
#707
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
I thought upgrade rankings only become public knowledge at the airport on the day of flight?
Apr 5, 2011, 4:07 pm
#708
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
Note that it doesn't particularly matter what the list says this early. Delta's list is only based on people who have already checked in and have an upgrade requested, not based on everyone who has upgrade requested for the flight, so even if the list says #1 of 1 at 24 hours out, it could become #20 of 20 at the gate.
Apr 5, 2011, 6:52 pm
#709
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Programs: UA Premier Gold (1MM), AS MVP
Posts: 989
Good to know. I thought I went back after checking in and still didn't see anything, but now a moot point as I had to change my flights to a red-eye (and different airlines).
Apr 8, 2011, 12:50 pm
#710
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
I coudl never get it to work. It would only show a tab for one segment or sometimes i get 10 tabs for the same segment. Its best just to check at teh gate display
May 9, 2011, 3:35 pm
#711
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 2,206
There have been some posts a few months ago about the success of SDC on Delta flights. Is this an actual benefit for MVP/G's? Anyone have luck recently?
May 9, 2011, 4:51 pm
#712
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, National Executive Elite, Avis First, Hertz PC
Posts: 463
I don't believe it is an actual documented benefit, but I have been one of those that has asserted it as such with agents on the phone and gotten them to do it.
May 15, 2011, 11:19 pm
#713
Join Date: May 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: ASMVPG75K
Posts: 15
Delta Economy Comfort
Add Delta's new Economy Comfort as a benefit for Alaska MVP/G/75K. There's been a fair amount of discussion on the Delta forum about whether it's a real benefit or just revenue enhancement (especially for non PM/DM medallions). After I purchased my economy fare for a TATL trip later this summer, I checked out the EC page and it automatically showed the the 50% discount that gold medallions get (or $40 OW from ATL instead of $80). Early reports have generally been good with extra recline, leg room and free liquor. Perfect for an overnight flight in the "main cabin". Now, if I can just get upgraded on the SEA-ATL leg . . .
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...my_comfort.jsp
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...my_comfort.jsp
May 16, 2011, 1:35 am
#714
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
Programs: AS MVP Gold100K, AS 1MM, Maika`i Card, AGR, HH Gold, Hertz PC, Marriott Titanium LTG, CO, 7H, BA, 8E
Posts: 42,953
Wirelessly posted (beckoa's PWP wonderous device: BlackBerry9000/5.0.0.1067 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/102)
Nice, although I wish it was free 
Originally Posted by aslib
Add Delta's new Economy Comfort as a benefit for Alaska MVP/G/75K. There's been a fair amount of discussion on the Delta forum about whether it's a real benefit or just revenue enhancement (especially for non PM/DM medallions). After I purchased my economy fare for a TATL trip later this summer, I checked out the EC page and it automatically showed the the 50% discount that gold medallions get (or $40 OW from ATL instead of $80). Early reports have generally been good with extra recline, leg room and free liquor. Perfect for an overnight flight in the "main cabin". Now, if I can just get upgraded on the SEA-ATL leg . . .
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...my_comfort.jsp
http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...my_comfort.jsp
Oct 20, 2011, 9:01 am
#715
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,409
Expansion of DL Economy Comfort to Domestic Aircraft
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1476
Free for DL Golds and up.
50% off for DL Silvers.
Didn't see any discussion on where AS elites might fall into the equation. Does anybody know yet?
Free for DL Golds and up.
50% off for DL Silvers.
Didn't see any discussion on where AS elites might fall into the equation. Does anybody know yet?
Oct 20, 2011, 9:18 am
#716
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1476
Free for DL Golds and up.
50% off for DL Silvers.
Didn't see any discussion on where AS elites might fall into the equation. Does anybody know yet?
Free for DL Golds and up.
50% off for DL Silvers.
Didn't see any discussion on where AS elites might fall into the equation. Does anybody know yet?
If we are excluded then it will severely devalue AS membership for me since I am deaf and exit rows are not an option. So, at least being able to get a seat in the first few rows is nice [considering upgrades are tough for us on DL], but now with domestic EC, if it excludes AS elites, then chances are good I will be stuck behind the exit row on a regular basis then DL will not be attractive for me anymore.
Oct 20, 2011, 9:57 am
#717
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 2,732
http://news.delta.com/index.php?s=43&item=1476
Free for DL Golds and up.
50% off for DL Silvers.
Didn't see any discussion on where AS elites might fall into the equation. Does anybody know yet?
Free for DL Golds and up.
50% off for DL Silvers.
Didn't see any discussion on where AS elites might fall into the equation. Does anybody know yet?
The press release does mention that DL Silver gets 50% off advance purchase, or free at checkin. If this turned into a consistent upgrade for AS elites, I would be much happier on my DL flights. F upgrades are a nice surprise when they happen but they don't clear often enough for me to count it is a real benefit.
Oct 20, 2011, 2:57 pm
#718
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,409
Oct 20, 2011, 7:42 pm
#719
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: BWI
Posts: 7,390
Great News!
MVPGs+ will get EC for free at booking and MVP will get 50% off and can select EC seats for free at check-in...
^^^^^^^^^ DL
^^^^^^^^^ DL
Thanks for your patience and questions! Hope I can help clarify some of your common Economy Comfort questions.
Who will receive complimentary access to Economy Comfort on domestic flights?
Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallions will receive complimentary domestic Economy Comfort access at booking while Silvers will have access at time of check-in. Additionally, ALL customers that purchase a Y, B, or M Economy class ticket will receive complimentary access to domestic Economy Comfort seats. SkyTeam Elite Plus and Alaska MVP Gold members will also receive free access at booking.
Who will receive discounted domestic Economy Comfort access?
Silver Medallions will receive a 50% discount at time of booking and complimentary access at check-in. SkyTeam Elite and Alaska MVP members will also receive a 50% discount at time of booking and complimentary access at check-in.
Who will receive complimentary access to Economy Comfort on domestic flights?
Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallions will receive complimentary domestic Economy Comfort access at booking while Silvers will have access at time of check-in. Additionally, ALL customers that purchase a Y, B, or M Economy class ticket will receive complimentary access to domestic Economy Comfort seats. SkyTeam Elite Plus and Alaska MVP Gold members will also receive free access at booking.
Who will receive discounted domestic Economy Comfort access?
Silver Medallions will receive a 50% discount at time of booking and complimentary access at check-in. SkyTeam Elite and Alaska MVP members will also receive a 50% discount at time of booking and complimentary access at check-in.
Oct 20, 2011, 8:55 pm
#720
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 2,732