New "Sky Priority" Benefits for High-Revenue Elites to be Announced Spring 2010
Jan 19, 2010, 4:08 pm
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New "Sky Priority" Benefits for High-Revenue Elites to be Announced Spring 2010
I booked two TATL BE tix tonight (paid on company dime) and the Platinum Skymiles Service Agent told me that Delta will be launching a new program called SKY PRIORITY sometime in Spring 2010 that will offer extra perks and benefits to Delta's high-revenue elites. She wouldn't share any specifics, but said that Delta wants to recognize/reward high revenue customers such as myself (my annual spend on Delta is $75K+). I'm not sure I'll be holding my breath, but it will be interesting to hear the details of the announcment.
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Jan 19, 2010, 4:14 pm
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Makes some sense with Exec Partner going away that they'd do something to try to cater to the high revenue elites. I wonder if it would be anything along the lines of Continental's recent announcement regarding PresPlat...
Jan 19, 2010, 4:17 pm
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Yes this will be launching on March 1 to all DM, PM, GM, ST Elite+, and FC/BE pax. Here are some of the benefits:
"Benefits will include a Priority Call Center; curbside check-in and expedited security checkpoints at some airports; priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling; Priority Baggage Service Offices; Irregular Operation Centers; as well as coupons for amenities, such as free onboard Wi-Fi."
This program will be rolled out in phases throughout the year.
"Benefits will include a Priority Call Center; curbside check-in and expedited security checkpoints at some airports; priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling; Priority Baggage Service Offices; Irregular Operation Centers; as well as coupons for amenities, such as free onboard Wi-Fi."
This program will be rolled out in phases throughout the year.
Jan 19, 2010, 4:20 pm
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Yes this will be launching on March 1 to all DM, PM, GM, ST Elite+, and FC/BE pax. Here are some of the benefits:
"Benefits will include a Priority Call Center; curbside check-in and expedited security checkpoints at some airports; priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling; Priority Baggage Service Offices; Irregular Operation Centers; as well as coupons for amenities, such as free onboard Wi-Fi."
"Benefits will include a Priority Call Center; curbside check-in and expedited security checkpoints at some airports; priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling; Priority Baggage Service Offices; Irregular Operation Centers; as well as coupons for amenities, such as free onboard Wi-Fi."
Jan 19, 2010, 4:21 pm
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Makes perfect sense. Why give somebody who spent $10k to get 100k miles the same privileges as somebody who spent $50k to get 100k miles? With the devaluation of elite programs on US carriers, expect to see more emphasis on dollars spent rather than miles flown. ^
Jan 19, 2010, 4:56 pm
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And in any case, it appears that the only new benefit is free wifi. For sure I wouldn't turn it down, but I wouldn't be jumping up and down for free wifi. If I spent $75K/year on my flights, what's another $360 a year ($29.95 x 12) for wifi?
Jan 19, 2010, 5:29 pm
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But the post above says that it will be for all DM/PM/GM/STE+. Doesn't sound like a revenue-based program at all, unless zsmith2 is incorrect.
And in any case, it appears that the only new benefit is free wifi. For sure I wouldn't turn it down, but I wouldn't be jumping up and down for free wifi. If I spent $75K/year on my flights, what's another $360 a year ($29.95 x 12) for wifi?
And in any case, it appears that the only new benefit is free wifi. For sure I wouldn't turn it down, but I wouldn't be jumping up and down for free wifi. If I spent $75K/year on my flights, what's another $360 a year ($29.95 x 12) for wifi?
Jan 19, 2010, 5:34 pm
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Jan 19, 2010, 5:45 pm
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Ah! You mean.... SERIOUS MEAT! You must mean....a password-enabled page on DL.COM that will log SPE into the promised land, a place where award bookings can be made in a straightforward, prompt manner, all in accord with published SM levels!
Jan 19, 2010, 5:53 pm
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Jan 19, 2010, 5:58 pm
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Jan 19, 2010, 6:25 pm
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Jan 19, 2010, 6:35 pm
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Where's the beef?
Jan 19, 2010, 6:50 pm
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In any case, I am definitely "platinum lite" if there is such a thing. So I might get the free wifi mentioned above but don't expect anything based on revenue
