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)
Dec 12, 2011, 12:05 pm
#736
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS MVP Gold
Posts: 72
Yeah, that's a pretty big #fail, and I've certainly had this happen. I find their waitlist online to not function at all half the time, but it is what it is. I've also found that EB, I tend to have much better UG luck, but coming back WB I'm always headed out of ATL or something like that, and am like 26 of 40 or some obscene thing like that. Reminds me of the days of being a CO Gold and flying ANYWHERE out of EWR.
Dec 12, 2011, 12:14 pm
#737
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 328
EOY is hard, IMO, on almost any airline, too. You've got all the current elites, PLUS all the new scores, and there's ALWAYS a solid dropoff first week of January when all the current folks who didn't re-qualify vanish. I wonder when that tipping point happens mid-year or in the late fall.
Dec 12, 2011, 2:39 pm
#738
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
EOY is hard, IMO, on almost any airline, too. You've got all the current elites, PLUS all the new scores, and there's ALWAYS a solid dropoff first week of January when all the current folks who didn't re-qualify vanish. I wonder when that tipping point happens mid-year or in the late fall.
Dec 15, 2011, 11:51 am
#740
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1K (MM), DL, AA, AS, HHonors, SPG, Kimpton, Hyatt, IC PC, Marriott Titanium (LT PLT), Hertz PC
Posts: 7,231
EOY is hard, IMO, on almost any airline, too. You've got all the current elites, PLUS all the new scores, and there's ALWAYS a solid dropoff first week of January when all the current folks who didn't re-qualify vanish. I wonder when that tipping point happens mid-year or in the late fall.
Jan 13, 2012, 9:55 am
#741
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG, Marriott, Kimpton, Starwood
Posts: 26
Flew the BOS-LGA shuttle yesterday morning at 6:30. I had two huge bags (80+ lbs each) and was expecting a terse "Can I have your credit card for the bag fees" sort of situation. Once the bags were weighed though they threw tags on them and said "There's no charge."
Guess that was just luck rather than a matter of policy? Anyone else lucked out on this?
Also, should note I was 6/6 on the UG list and it was booked 7/12 so I was 1/1 once we boarded, haha. Actually preferred not to get the UG though since I had a whole row of Y to myself, and its only a 45 minute flight (in theory).
Guess that was just luck rather than a matter of policy? Anyone else lucked out on this?
Also, should note I was 6/6 on the UG list and it was booked 7/12 so I was 1/1 once we boarded, haha. Actually preferred not to get the UG though since I had a whole row of Y to myself, and its only a 45 minute flight (in theory).
Jan 13, 2012, 3:01 pm
#743
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
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In the Domestic US, MVPG's get 2 bags at 70 lbs. Perhaps they were a bit lighter then 80?
In the Domestic US, MVPG's get 2 bags at 70 lbs. Perhaps they were a bit lighter then 80?
Jan 14, 2012, 7:40 pm
#744
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SEA
Programs: AS MVPG, Marriott, Kimpton, Starwood
Posts: 26
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In the Domestic US, MVPG's get 2 bags at 70 lbs. Perhaps they were a bit lighter then 80?
In the Domestic US, MVPG's get 2 bags at 70 lbs. Perhaps they were a bit lighter then 80?
I was flying some notebooks our company hands out at events. Heavy yet compact! Thanks for your responses.
Jan 16, 2012, 9:23 am
#745
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: GEG
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Lifetime SkyClub, AS MVP
Posts: 2,410
Discounted First Class A-class "class of service" bonus didn't post automatically....
For the trip down to MCO a week ago Sunday, the class of service bonus miles for Delta First Class didn't post automatically.
I'll wait until the return flights post, then touch base with AS to see what's happening.
I'll wait until the return flights post, then touch base with AS to see what's happening.
Jan 19, 2012, 1:07 pm
#746
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,863
I just noticed this on the AS website:
I updated the first post (as tasked by jackal). I don't think there is nearly as much confusion or lack of clarity on these benefits anymore, but I will still attempt to keep them up to date. Please PM me if you have an update or notice an error.
Can an MVP please confirm for me:
-do you get priority security access?
Update - after review of Delta's website, there are regional variations to the baggage limit. MVP's will be allowed 1 70 pound bag within the US and Canada. As a rule of thumb, weight limit of 70 pounds applies to itineraries in the US and Canada, as well as to Brazil. Weight limit of 50 pounds appears to apply to coach passengers to all other destination. Number of bags: MVP's get 1 within the US and Canada, MVPG's get 2. All other destination, add 1 free bag to normal allowance. Consult Delta's website for full details.
Mileage Plan™ MVP's and their companions will be allowed 1 free checked bag when traveling on Delta Air Lines on or after March 1, 2012. This is a reduction from the previous benefit of 2 bags.
Can an MVP please confirm for me:
-do you get priority security access?
Update - after review of Delta's website, there are regional variations to the baggage limit. MVP's will be allowed 1 70 pound bag within the US and Canada. As a rule of thumb, weight limit of 70 pounds applies to itineraries in the US and Canada, as well as to Brazil. Weight limit of 50 pounds appears to apply to coach passengers to all other destination. Number of bags: MVP's get 1 within the US and Canada, MVPG's get 2. All other destination, add 1 free bag to normal allowance. Consult Delta's website for full details.
Last edited by ANC RED-EYE; Jan 19, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Jan 19, 2012, 1:15 pm
#747
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
-70 pound checked baggage limit? (may have to wait until after 3/1 to answer that one)
Jan 19, 2012, 11:57 pm
#748
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SEA, PAE, BLI
Programs: WN A-List Preferred, AS, DL Kryptonium
Posts: 1,605
As for the change in the baggage policy, DL announced this over a month ago. My complaint to AS shortly after the change was announced got a response that "currently, nothing has changed with the reciprocal benefits." Now that the AS website has been updated, it looks like I'll be sending a letter to AS.
Feb 12, 2012, 3:44 am
#749
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, DL DM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 29
Just got back from a SFO-JFK-NRT-SIN-NRT-SEA trip. To and from Narita (NRT) you get 3 bags for free. I tried to explain this to the lady at ticketing, but wasn't getting through. I ended up just carrying on my 3rd piece. Secondly, my tickets showed me as MVP Gold, but associated that with Skyteam Elite Plus. This got me lounge access at Changi (SIN). I tried to just show my tickets at the lounge at Narita (NRT), but that didn't work. I had to show my boardroom card as well. I had EC the entire trip. It was free SFO-JFK. The other legs were at a 50% discount.
Feb 12, 2012, 11:05 pm
#750
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: PIT
Programs: AS MVPG 75K, DL GM, DL SkyClub
Posts: 279
I had the EXACT same problem with class of service miles not posting. I flew PDX-SLC-LAS in an A-fare ticketed first class routing. I got the normal flight miles and the MVPG/75K bonus but no class of service bonus. I also emailed mileage plan, and I heard nothing nor was anything posted. Poor form by AS, if I do say so myself.