Originally Posted by
greycap7
How forgiving is the US-based VS check-in crew to DL Diamonds?
Flying LAX-MCO-LHR-XXX with the latter two segments on VS. I have a 28 hr layover in LHR. This can be avoided if I fly MCO-MAN-XXX. Wondering it makes sense to ask the counter at LAX? Was booked via an OTA.
You can ask, but this isn't a change Delta would do for free for a DM either, so I wouldn't expect anything.
Has your flight schedule changed in any significant way since it was originally booked (compare to your original confirmation email to be sure)? If so you may be able to make a case for being eligible for rerouting due to a schedule change -- assuming this was booked on a 006 ticket and DL flight numbers, Delta is usually fairly generous in such situations, though the OTA booking may complicate matters.
Otherwise, pray for a delay that becomes apparent early enough day of that you can request a reroute.