Skymiles Change Rumor?
#2791
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I think we've all learned an important lesson here. When sifting through the trash, please keep in mind that some stuff is there for a reason. That and LedgeT and JSmith50 have terrible sources.
#2792
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As per other threads, DL ceased its participation first with e-miles and apparently today also with e-rewards as of Jan 1, 2013. This sounds ominous to me.
#2793
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#2794
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I still maintain the "rumor" is total BS.
As one of the few who was actually wanting a more dollars based program it is disappointing.
oh well, looks like 2013 will be 60/40 DL/AA on about $80k.
As one of the few who was actually wanting a more dollars based program it is disappointing.
oh well, looks like 2013 will be 60/40 DL/AA on about $80k.
#2795
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#2796
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I think there has been changes to the program. For instance, I was recently able to SDC on an international flight. When I called the DM line and asked to do it, they said that officially I can't SDC on international flights, but they could do it for me. I called about an upcoming flight next week to ask for a specific J seat that was showing blocked (not occupied) on ExpertFlyer, they unblocked the seat and gave it to me. They said normally I would have to see a gate agent but they could do it for me.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
#2797
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They can lower the value of unused miles by increasing the redemption levels. "Transcon in Y for a low of 50,000 anyone?"
#2799
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#2801
Join Date: May 2010
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I think there has been changes to the program. For instance, I was recently able to SDC on an international flight. When I called the DM line and asked to do it, they said that officially I can't SDC on international flights, but they could do it for me. I called about an upcoming flight next week to ask for a specific J seat that was showing blocked (not occupied) on ExpertFlyer, they unblocked the seat and gave it to me. They said normally I would have to see a gate agent but they could do it for me.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
All changes must be bad. There can be no positive statements (just kidding)
But "the sky has been falling" for a long time.
#2803
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I think there has been changes to the program. For instance, I was recently able to SDC on an international flight. When I called the DM line and asked to do it, they said that officially I can't SDC on international flights, but they could do it for me. I called about an upcoming flight next week to ask for a specific J seat that was showing blocked (not occupied) on ExpertFlyer, they unblocked the seat and gave it to me. They said normally I would have to see a gate agent but they could do it for me.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
I just don't see a major shift like the OP said.
#2804
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I think there has been changes to the program. For instance, I was recently able to SDC on an international flight. When I called the DM line and asked to do it, they said that officially I can't SDC on international flights, but they could do it for me. I called about an upcoming flight next week to ask for a specific J seat that was showing blocked (not occupied) on ExpertFlyer, they unblocked the seat and gave it to me. They said normally I would have to see a gate agent but they could do it for me.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
#2805
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,425
I think there has been changes to the program. For instance, I was recently able to SDC on an international flight. When I called the DM line and asked to do it, they said that officially I can't SDC on international flights, but they could do it for me. I called about an upcoming flight next week to ask for a specific J seat that was showing blocked (not occupied) on ExpertFlyer, they unblocked the seat and gave it to me. They said normally I would have to see a gate agent but they could do it for me.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.
I think Delta is now identifying HVC's and allowing the DM line some discretion.