Delta picked me up in a Porsche

Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:37 pm
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A little OT, but this thread has made me wonder what DL HVC have gotten in terms of unpublished benefits.

Any HVC willing to share what unpublished benefits they have been receiving?

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Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:42 pm
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^ Good for U ^
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:45 pm
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Another sighting of the elusive Porsche...

Posted on Delta's FB page this afternoon:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater



(Pic not by me)

Looks like they're also using the Cayenne!
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:46 pm
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Originally Posted by DHalltheway
A little OT, but this thread has made me wonder what DL HVC have gotten in terms of unpublished benefits.

Any HVC willing to share what unpublished benefits they have been receiving?

What's the first rule of fight club?
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:47 pm
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Originally Posted by DHalltheway
A little OT, but this thread has made me wonder what DL HVC have gotten in terms of unpublished benefits.

Any HVC willing to share what unpublished benefits they have been receiving?

I was allowed to check bags at t-28 minutes before the flight after the "official" cut-off time for bags to be checked for flights going BUF-ATL-DFW when I got to the airport a few minutes late since I was traveling with the family (mom, wife, 3 kiddies 10 yrs, 6 yrs and 3 yrs) and they have no clue that the departure time won't change for them (while they're special, they're special to me, not DL).
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:55 pm
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Originally Posted by nypdLieu
So, I'm at 250,000 MQM's for the year. Am I considered a HVC?
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Doubtful. If you were, you'd know it. I'm at double where you are and not considered an HVC.
500k MQM YTD? How many of those are rollover?

I suppose with rollover continuing each year, people could eventually amass millions of MQM each year.
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by DHalltheway
A little OT, but this thread has made me wonder what DL HVC have gotten in terms of unpublished benefits.

Any HVC willing to share what unpublished benefits they have been receiving?

A few times Delta has picked me up in Atlanta, actually about 200-300 times, in an airplane (with a bunch of other people, unfortunately not solo) to get me back home in RDU . It got me home on time though. Avoided me having to drive (of course I had to pay for it).
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 3:01 pm
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Originally Posted by nogophers
Did they serve Biscoff's in the Porsche or Goldfish?
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 3:02 pm
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Originally Posted by andymo99
500k MQM YTD? How many of those are rollover?

I suppose with rollover continuing each year, people could eventually amass millions of MQM each year.
They could.

Or, Delta could introduce premium programs like, oh, I dunno, Porsche transportation at ATL, which for 100k MQM gets you a swit ride across the tarmac for those pesky tight connections...
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 3:18 pm
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Originally Posted by andymo99
500k MQM YTD? How many of those are rollover?

I suppose with rollover continuing each year, people could eventually amass millions of MQM each year.
Vuelos has the most I have seen (though I heard the "king" had over 800k mqs) but there are so many DM's with 300-400K MQMs because of rollover it is crazy. I stopped flying Delta and I am a DM for 2 more full program years.
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 3:26 pm
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Wow, glad I made DM. I don't whether they copied LH or not, kudos to DL.
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 3:36 pm
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Originally Posted by TTT
Just curious, how do the logistics of this work? Presumably there is more than one person in LH's F cabin so are there multiple Mercedes waiting by the plane?
No, more then 2 F-class/Hon's means shared ride in a Mercedes Van.
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 4:13 pm
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 5:21 pm
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Originally Posted by adamj023
I stand corrected. But just to wow a new DM customer as a way to say thanks as a one time perk. Not impressive. But he did contribute to the costs of those. I was being sarcastic if you haven't noticed.

It seems like overkill to keep Porsches at the airport however and a waste of resources. Considering the short distances, wouldn't a Segway or Electric or hybrid vehicle have been more appropriate for a Corporation such as Delta?

That part just doesn't make sense unless of course there are other details missing.
You can take the Prius any day but I'll be looking to get into one of those Porsche's! 10x better than one of those electric golf carts!
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Old Nov 3, 2011, 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by TTT
Just curious, how do the logistics of this work? Presumably there is more than one person in LH's F cabin so are there multiple Mercedes waiting by the plane?
Not at the plane, but from the FCT/FCL there are indeed multiple S class Mercedes, Cayennes, Panameras driving F pax to the jetway gate or apron position. They will try to give you a private ride (Mrs. SFO and I have never had to share with anyone) but it doesn't always work. These pics are from MUC. LH has a veritable flotilla in the bigger FRA hub.



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