Delta picked me up in a Porsche
Nov 3, 2011, 11:09 am
#91
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Exactly.
Nov 3, 2011, 11:09 am
#92
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Porsches or Biscoffs?
Which would you rather have from DL, a once-in-a-lifetime Porsche ride or lifetime Biscoffs?
Nov 3, 2011, 11:13 am
#93
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You can choose to be like adamj023 and not believe me, but here are some "insider" details on the new program. (Sorry for the scoop, Canarsie. You snooze, you lose!)
I have no additional info at this time. I am sure Canarsie will be able to share much more.
- Meant to transport HVC/VIP pax
- DL does not pay for the cars - this is a marketing agreement with Porsche, whose NA HQ is indeed ATL
- These Porsches won't be used by any DL employees (including execs)
- Program is managed by the "Elite Services Team"
I have no additional info at this time. I am sure Canarsie will be able to share much more.
Nov 3, 2011, 11:17 am
#94
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:21 am
#96
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I predict this program will end quicker than a Kardashian marriage. If they only offer it to one or maybe two DMs on certain flights, I suspect they risk ticking off other DMs. JMHO....
Nov 3, 2011, 11:21 am
#97
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Also, it seems like this will just be focused at ATL since Porche has there NA HQ in ATL. I doesn't seem like you'll see this at JFK, DTW etc
Nov 3, 2011, 11:24 am
#98
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:29 am
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:43 am
#101
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Wow. I'm impressed.
I just made DM too (on Monday 10/31), but I'm not holding my breath for this kind of service because I would venture to guess that I'm one of the lowest out of pocket DMs out there.
I fly economy TATLs and they add up fast!
Cool experience for the OP and a great talking/writing/reading point for all of us here.
I just made DM too (on Monday 10/31), but I'm not holding my breath for this kind of service because I would venture to guess that I'm one of the lowest out of pocket DMs out there.
I fly economy TATLs and they add up fast!
Cool experience for the OP and a great talking/writing/reading point for all of us here.
Nov 3, 2011, 11:51 am
#102
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Well, I think it's totally cool! I just made DM today and I would LOVE to be picked up in a Porsche anytime. I doubt we get the service in OMA though, lol.. But ATL/ MSP/ DTW.. You're on! ^
Nov 3, 2011, 11:53 am
#103
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:55 am
#104
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I could understand Lufthansa offering this service for HONs (a true top tier), but for DMs? They are going to need a LOT of Porsches unless they want to piss off other DMs. I can't even imagine UA even doing this for GS...
Nov 3, 2011, 11:57 am
#105
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See post #85 - this is not a Diamond program/benefit. It's for selected HVCs.