New Delta Medallion Class (Just Kidding)
Jun 1, 2012, 7:43 pm
#646
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Jun 1, 2012, 9:43 pm
#647
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Yellow Springs
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Jun 2, 2012, 7:54 pm
#649
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Here, there, and everywhere
Programs: PC: Platinum, DL: PM, National: Exec
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Jun 2, 2012, 8:17 pm
#650
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 866
Jun 3, 2012, 7:26 am
#651
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: where-ever they pay me to go
Programs: DL KM (charter)
Posts: 300
I was travelling via CRJ-200 this week without an F cabin. GAs were enforcing carry-on policies to the extreme (basically, everything was gate-checked).
Upon arrival, ground staff brought the shelving cart up to the jetbridge to allow PAX to collect their bags. And as the roll-up cover door was opened, right there, in the middle of the second shelf down was my carry-on with KM tag proudly showing (it looked great amongst all those DM and PM tags).
There was a moment of pause while folks just stared, and then looked at each other. Nobody moved. They stared. I shoved my way through, pulled my bag off, extended the handle, glanced up at people looking at the tag, and then wheeled it away. It was a Magic Moment.
Then I heard the other folks collecting their bags. I don't know if it was shock, awe, or just respect, but it was classic.
Upon arrival, ground staff brought the shelving cart up to the jetbridge to allow PAX to collect their bags. And as the roll-up cover door was opened, right there, in the middle of the second shelf down was my carry-on with KM tag proudly showing (it looked great amongst all those DM and PM tags).
There was a moment of pause while folks just stared, and then looked at each other. Nobody moved. They stared. I shoved my way through, pulled my bag off, extended the handle, glanced up at people looking at the tag, and then wheeled it away. It was a Magic Moment.
Then I heard the other folks collecting their bags. I don't know if it was shock, awe, or just respect, but it was classic.
Jun 3, 2012, 7:43 am
#652
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Yiron, Israel
Programs: Bates Motel Plat
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Believe it or not, my KM tag actually got me into the Czech Air "Crystal Lounge" in Prague. The receptionist just looked at and welcomed me in. I was not even trying to use it - I just put my briefcase, with the tag attached, on the counter.
(I did not feel in the least guilty as not only was I allowed entry on the basis of being a GM flying internationally, but also having an FC ticket.)
(I did not feel in the least guilty as not only was I allowed entry on the basis of being a GM flying internationally, but also having an FC ticket.)
Jun 3, 2012, 6:17 pm
#653
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: JFK,ATL,LGA (the rest of the world follows)
Programs: DL KM/DM/2MM (NH Plat emeritus, CO Plat emeritus, and no place like home)
Posts: 3,190
...There was a moment of pause while folks just stared, and then looked at each other. Nobody moved. They stared. I shoved my way through, pulled my bag off, extended the handle, glanced up at people looking at the tag, and then wheeled it away. It was a Magic Moment.
Then I heard the other folks collecting their bags. I don't know if it was shock, awe, or just respect, but it was classic.
Then I heard the other folks collecting their bags. I don't know if it was shock, awe, or just respect, but it was classic.
[PS- BR, you've sure 'won' over DL's own game, as there are hardly any DL employee I met by now for whom my KM tag is the first one to be seen. Therefore, reminder to y'all- be polite and respectful, they do remember you...]
Last edited by DLroads; Jun 5, 2012 at 9:45 am
Jun 4, 2012, 6:36 am
#654
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: FRA
Programs: FB Plat & DL KM, Le Club Plat, GHA Plat, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 1,591
New Delta Medallion Class (Just Kidding)
I have over a dozen domestic flights scheduled with DL at the end of june/early July. I wonder what where should I place my KM tag - on a backpack or on a trolley. The former seems less optimal as you cannot see the tag while wearing the backpack... Any thoughts/experience?
Jun 4, 2012, 6:45 am
#655
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ringgold, GA
Programs: DL-Kryptonium (PM), HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 75
Jun 4, 2012, 6:46 am
#656
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
I have over a dozen domestic flights scheduled with DL at the end of june/early July. I wonder what where should I place my KM tag - on a backpack or on a trolley. The former seems less optimal as you cannot see the tag while wearing the backpack... Any thoughts/experience?
On another note, when I'm found, the lucky recipient will be getting the road tested version on the KM tag, I'm then going to put a fresh one on my bag
Will be in Term F SkyClub on Wed night.
Jun 4, 2012, 6:59 am
#657
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I just wish to make clear to any attractive, female, FTer who is reading this thread that should she spot my KM tag, become clearly excited, and walk up to me saying, "I TOTALLY know who you are," it is not the tag that I am liable to offer her.
Jun 5, 2012, 9:35 am
#660
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: JFK,ATL,LGA (the rest of the world follows)
Programs: DL KM/DM/2MM (NH Plat emeritus, CO Plat emeritus, and no place like home)
Posts: 3,190
A new KM benefit
I was told that now we get a fly-by in honor of our KM status...
But it goes pretty fast
Well, this KM may get home today. If not, one of the benefits is sending in a jet to take you home, isn't it?
But it goes pretty fast
Well, this KM may get home today. If not, one of the benefits is sending in a jet to take you home, isn't it?