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Old May 22, 2014 | 10:04 am
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Originally Posted by craz
A friend who flys DL has been bone dry for over a yr, and stopped getting to the gate early since they never needed him. Yesterday @ DTW as he gets close to the gate he hears the GA hawking away. End result a $400 VDB for waiting 2 hrs for the next flight that put him into F as well.
I've gotten 4 DL VDBs at $400 this year. Last year, even got them up to $600 a couple times.

UA does start low, but I've managed to get them up to $500 recently.

But like you, I don't play for the ridiculous low amounts unless the reaccomm is incredibly good.

Last time I was in SMF, they said they're offering $150 for an overnight + hotel/food. I said when it gets to $300, let me know. I was in no hurry, but at the same time, $150 doesn't buy much.
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