FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - DL's stupid SDC rules cost them $750

Jul 26, 2015 | 10:50 am

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Originally Posted by davetravels

I buy the cheapest possible tix. I don't think ever higher than T, and usually X or V. In the beginning of the new SDC rules, I did have trouble using it, but, more recently, I've been able to use it successfully probably 80% of the time I needed it, including, I assume, the DM line making a DM exception when I needed a SDC on my originating domestic flights on day 1 on a trip, continuing on day 2 to an int'l itinerary.

Having KVS is a HUGE help! The agents have even confirmed that my KVS data matched the availability they were seeing, but, of course, in the OP's situation here, KVS won't do any good with award availability.

I've never been able to use it except when on FCM fares. My coach fares are usually Q or lower - any higher and I'm probably FCMing. Having access to availability data does help. For this and many other reasons, I've found myself justifying a Sabre subscription recently.

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