The 2010 Second Annual Delta Air Lines FlyerTalk Event October 21-24, 2010
Jul 6, 2010, 12:39 pm
#391
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I called the DL special reservation line to book my tickets under the NM5VD booking code - 1-800-328-1111. The RT fare from DCA-ATL was $183+tax or $204.40.
The agent indicated that the 2% fare discount does not apply if the one-way base fare without taxes is not $120 or more.
No big deal - not worried about saving $4, but I thought I would point this out to others. I should be entered in the contest and the donation amount should still apply.
The agent indicated that the 2% fare discount does not apply if the one-way base fare without taxes is not $120 or more.
No big deal - not worried about saving $4, but I thought I would point this out to others. I should be entered in the contest and the donation amount should still apply.
Jul 6, 2010, 1:14 pm
#392
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
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So I just called and was able to book my ticket through them. They said that as it was fare sale their would not be any 2% discount (which is fine with me).
They were able to use a $200 ecredit/voucher I had. It helped that I had the exact flights picked out.
As crazy as it sounds, I was willing to pay a little extra to fly through JFK instead of non-stops! I get more miles that way and get to fly an assortment of planes too, CRJ, ERJ-145, 757, and 767!
Needless to say there is plenty o'crazy to go around on this forum!
As an aside, the nice woman on the phone kept apologizing that it was taking so long to use the ecredit/voucher. I said something like "No problem, if you are a premerger NW agent I know the new system must be driving you crazy..."
Well she laugh and then sighed...we had a little chat about the old NW system versus the Delta system...
They were able to use a $200 ecredit/voucher I had. It helped that I had the exact flights picked out.
As crazy as it sounds, I was willing to pay a little extra to fly through JFK instead of non-stops! I get more miles that way and get to fly an assortment of planes too, CRJ, ERJ-145, 757, and 767!
Needless to say there is plenty o'crazy to go around on this forum!
As an aside, the nice woman on the phone kept apologizing that it was taking so long to use the ecredit/voucher. I said something like "No problem, if you are a premerger NW agent I know the new system must be driving you crazy..."
Well she laugh and then sighed...we had a little chat about the old NW system versus the Delta system...
Jul 6, 2010, 1:52 pm
#393
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Upstate, NY
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Unfortunately I didn't catch her name and my stupid mobile phone dropped the call mid sentence...I was going to tell her to hang in there as they need to have the PMNW people around to explain that there IS a better/simpler way since PMDL people tend to accept that the system is the way it is....
Jul 6, 2010, 1:56 pm
#394
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Jul 6, 2010, 3:55 pm
#395
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Huntsville, AL
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OK, at this point I think we have everything squared away on the accommodations front. 
I believe I have taken care of everybody who had PMed me with an issue. Francine at the Hilton has been very responsive to our requests and needs. ^ ^ ^
Rooms show available at both the $79 room selected at check-in rate, and the $99 executive floor rate for all nights. :-:
Remember our rate can only be booked through the 29th of September, so don't dawdle too long if you are on the fence.
In the meantime, please let me know if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Thank you everybody for your patience, and for supporting the event by staying at our host hotel!
David H.
I believe I have taken care of everybody who had PMed me with an issue. Francine at the Hilton has been very responsive to our requests and needs. ^ ^ ^
Rooms show available at both the $79 room selected at check-in rate, and the $99 executive floor rate for all nights. :-:
Remember our rate can only be booked through the 29th of September, so don't dawdle too long if you are on the fence.
In the meantime, please let me know if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Thank you everybody for your patience, and for supporting the event by staying at our host hotel!
David H.
Jul 6, 2010, 3:58 pm
#396
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
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Jul 6, 2010, 4:05 pm
#397
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SDF
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Given the reputation of FTets, I think you might have the wrong Guinness in mind.
Jul 6, 2010, 5:01 pm
#398
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
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Jul 6, 2010, 5:16 pm
#399
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Mostly living in the basement
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I just had a similar experience. The woman took me off hold to apologize and then put me back on hold.
Jul 6, 2010, 5:58 pm
#401
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: GNV which is not where we would like to be :)
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Jul 6, 2010, 6:25 pm
#402
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I see some tough upgrades coming on ATL routes for 10-20/21 and 10/24. About 80 DM/PMs on the way to ATL at the same time 
Jul 6, 2010, 6:31 pm
#403
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Jul 6, 2010, 6:50 pm
#404
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Jul 6, 2010, 6:52 pm
#405
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: FLL
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Thanks for posting the picture, so now I know she is the safety video lady who wags her finger! Gosh, she seems so much prettier in pictures than she is on the video, I bet she is stunning in person (I admit to a weakness for redheads). It is great that she will be attending, does she attend a lot of DO type events?