Originally Posted by
dd1612
If I am booking for myself and I cannot book on
www.delta.com I just call the DM line and a CS will make the reservations for me, at no charge due to DM status.
Otherwise you can try a number of OTAs.
The risk is: some itineraries may earn less MQMs and RDMs if not booked on delta.com
I have found that most agents would waive the fee for you even if you have no status - if you simply explain that you couldn't book res/replicate the res online. If not, put res on hold, hang up and call again.