Originally Posted by
hokiekev
My question is do you think i'm being singled our for bad service because of my age or do you just think it is the state of the check-in agents in general and is there anything short of showing up to the airport in a suit (I have found the service is better when I am in one) that I can do?
To answer you question, my experience with Delta gate and ticketing agents is that there are some good ones...and A LOT of bad ones. Delta doesn't seem to do much to ensure a consistent experience and level of service provided by ticket and gate agents.
A GOOD agent provides efficient and friendly service to all passengers independent of their age/race/appearance/etc...
Delta agents just seem to do their own thing and let their own personal opinions and biases guide the quality of service they provide.
That being the case, yes dressing up will probably help you get better service and help them overcome any "age bias" they may have.