DL 2011 SkyMiles Program
Jan 25, 2011 | 1:31 pm
#61
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, MTA Rust, Hertz Five Star something or other
Posts: 2,858
Here we are almost 1 month into the new year, and still no word from DL on the 2011 program. I've booked almost all my travel for Q1. I suspect lots of others have too. It certainly would be nice to know what changes are coming before we get much deeper into the travel year. (Of course, I am sure DL probably doesn't think that way).
Jan 25, 2011 | 1:35 pm
#62
Join Date: Feb 2008
Programs: DL 5MM; 360; AA EXP
Posts: 1,501
If that were the case, I would think they would have sent out one of their promotional emails touting that fact. But, I would love to be wrong in my suspicion that there are 'enhancements' 
headed our way.
headed our way.
Jan 25, 2011 | 2:56 pm
#63
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Syracuse, NY
Programs: DL Diamond 1+MM / HH Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 386
The incompetence of Delta is amazing.
They can't get their loyalty program launched right.
Their IT systems continue to be substandard.
The website still touts "What's coming in Fall 2010" -- things on that list didn't get done in Fall 2010... and the "Coming in 2011" stuff has no timeline updates.
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ates/index.jsp
Looks like they haven't done anything related to the program since September...
I mean, is anybody AWAKE over at Delta?
They can't get their loyalty program launched right.
Their IT systems continue to be substandard.
The website still touts "What's coming in Fall 2010" -- things on that list didn't get done in Fall 2010... and the "Coming in 2011" stuff has no timeline updates.
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ates/index.jsp
Looks like they haven't done anything related to the program since September...
I mean, is anybody AWAKE over at Delta?
Jan 25, 2011 | 8:51 pm
#64
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Atlanta, Ga
Programs: DL DM 2MM, AA LTP, Hyatt Globalist, FB Plat
Posts: 843
Well they did take 2010 off the benefit page recently.
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ance/index.jsp
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ance/index.jsp
Jan 25, 2011 | 8:54 pm
#65
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Syracuse, NY
Programs: DL Diamond 1+MM / HH Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 386
Well they did take 2010 off the benefit page recently.
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ance/index.jsp
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ance/index.jsp
Feb 15, 2011 | 5:11 am
#67
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: IND
Programs: DL Diamond 4 MM, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 183
Saw this on the Delta website this morning:
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status for Gold Medallions Effective March 1, 2011, Gold Medallions will receive SkyTeam Elite Plus status when flying internationally on our SkyTeam partner airlines.
Benefits include:
Complimentary access to more than 200 SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide – including Delta Sky Club
A guaranteed Economy Class reservation on any SkyTeam long-haul flight when purchasing a full-fare Economy Class ticket.
Priority Baggage Handling
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status for Gold Medallions Effective March 1, 2011, Gold Medallions will receive SkyTeam Elite Plus status when flying internationally on our SkyTeam partner airlines.
Benefits include:
Complimentary access to more than 200 SkyTeam partner lounges worldwide – including Delta Sky Club
A guaranteed Economy Class reservation on any SkyTeam long-haul flight when purchasing a full-fare Economy Class ticket.
Priority Baggage Handling
Feb 15, 2011 | 6:03 am
#69
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador and Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 648
Looks like GMs are Elite Plus now and no more mileage expiration:
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ates/index.jsp
http://www.delta.com/skymiles/about_...ates/index.jsp
Feb 15, 2011 | 6:05 am
#70
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: National Capitol Region
Programs: Delta Dirt Medallion,AA,USairways, WN Rapid Rewards, National Emerald Club
Posts: 3,913
Feb 15, 2011 | 6:08 am
#71
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL PM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 184
While I agree FO can probably go away, I disagree with the rest. I don't think any FO thinks they're getting much of anything, but being able to pick exit rows is a good deal. And I don't really count on much as a GM other than the sweet SDC.
Feb 15, 2011 | 6:40 am
#72
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MSN
Posts: 8,051
I think keep FO as a tier, but maybe don't make upgrades a published benefit, since they happen so rarely. As an FO, free (heavy) bags and the ability to select preferred seats are really useful. Of course, I'll be GM by sometime in April and PM by year's end, so I'll soon be looking down on the lowly FOs. (Thanks to 30K MQM from credit card programs and a hefty rollover from 2010.)
Feb 15, 2011 | 7:13 am
#73
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA 1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,071
I disagree! While FO is so far below the other tiers, it is also so far ABOVE general member...exit row selection, medallion line which is HUGE, 25% bonus miles, and upgrades..yes they do happen especially in maekets that are not medallion heavy.
Feb 15, 2011 | 7:22 am
#74
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: MSN
Posts: 8,051
Ah, yes, my friends at the FO line. I think some FTers have been elites so long that they forget what hell it is to call the general member line, especially in IROPs. I haven't needed to do anything too complex (routing around ATL in January and switching from LGW to LHR in the process is the most complicated), but I really enjoy getting a human being pretty quickly (I've alsways gotten someone within two minutes) and getting my problem taken care of.
Feb 15, 2011 | 7:26 am
#75
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: KUL/TPA/OTP
Programs: UA1k, DL
Posts: 3,140
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+1. I totally agree. My wiife is an FO, and gets upgraded out of TPA about half the time. Not bad for the limited amount of travel she does.
Originally Posted by Winkdaddy
I disagree! While FO is so far below the other tiers, it is also so far ABOVE general member...exit row selection, medallion line which is HUGE, 25% bonus miles, and upgrades..yes they do happen especially in maekets that are not medallion heavy.