Delta picked me up in a Porsche
Jan 21, 2019, 10:55 pm
#1156
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
Well, I'll be ending my run as DM ("Charter Member") without ever getting a ride from Delta -- unless they give a ride from the plane to the MARTA station on my ATL trip in a couple of weeks 
It wouldn't have to be a Porsche -- I'd be happy with a Honda
I did once get the "Meet & Greet" at JFK coming off a flight from DUB, which meant a cart ride to the SkyClub. It was totally worth it though, because I was traveling with a friend and he was impressed (still talks about it years later). We also both got OpUped -- though it was a PMNW 757 where the IFE was a heavy tablet thingy.
It wouldn't have to be a Porsche -- I'd be happy with a Honda I did once get the "Meet & Greet" at JFK coming off a flight from DUB, which meant a cart ride to the SkyClub. It was totally worth it though, because I was traveling with a friend and he was impressed (still talks about it years later). We also both got OpUped -- though it was a PMNW 757 where the IFE was a heavy tablet thingy.
Jan 22, 2019, 10:11 am
#1157
Formerly known as scootr29
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 976
Well, I spoke too soon. My ATL flight left out of TBIT so when I went to the bus gate the agent ask if any of us waiting were medallions and another guy and I were (both DM as it happens), so she took us outside and pointed at the waiting Porsche. So I got a ride from T2 to TBIT. Not as cool as somebody with a sign on the jetway, but I'll take it
Jan 22, 2019, 2:09 pm
#1158
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MKE
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 904
Got my first one yesterday @ DTW.
Had a 34-minute connection to SFO (yep, was booked it that way). Had to deice in MKE so we got in late. Once the door opened only had about 20 minutes until departure of the SFO flight. Driver was at the door with my name and another pax on their tablet.
Don't know if we would have made it otherwise, as we had to go from A76 to A6 (and the train isn't operating)
On the way the driver called to the gate to make sure our seats weren't given away and got us checked in.
Was sweet. 2nd ride for the other pax.
p.s. Anyone ever get the ride when going domestic to international? Have a 50-minute D-I connection in ATL on Thursday. But they need to do a passport check, so wasn't sure if they would do it or not.
Had a 34-minute connection to SFO (yep, was booked it that way). Had to deice in MKE so we got in late. Once the door opened only had about 20 minutes until departure of the SFO flight. Driver was at the door with my name and another pax on their tablet.
Don't know if we would have made it otherwise, as we had to go from A76 to A6 (and the train isn't operating)
On the way the driver called to the gate to make sure our seats weren't given away and got us checked in.
Was sweet. 2nd ride for the other pax.
p.s. Anyone ever get the ride when going domestic to international? Have a 50-minute D-I connection in ATL on Thursday. But they need to do a passport check, so wasn't sure if they would do it or not.
Last edited by TommyD2; Jan 22, 2019 at 2:15 pm Reason: p.s.
Jan 22, 2019, 2:48 pm
#1159
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: DL Scattered Smothered Covered Medallion, Some hotel & car stuff, Kroger Plus Card
Posts: 10,745
I feel like I missed my chance last week - had SCE-DTW-ATL booked with a 30 min connection. Trip cancelled at the last minute.
I did find my couch to be more comfortable than a CRJ+Porsche, though...
I did find my couch to be more comfortable than a CRJ+Porsche, though...
Jan 22, 2019, 2:56 pm
#1160
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
Posts: 18,915
If it's all on one PNR they'll do the passport check before your first flight.
Jan 22, 2019, 3:19 pm
#1161
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MKE
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 904
I suppose since the agent is just looking at it and not scanning, the 'special services' person (driver) could just as easily do that.
Now I'm probably getting my hopes up and they will be crushed
Mar 5, 2019, 11:41 pm
#1162
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
Programs: DL DM, Former AA EXP now AY Plat, AC 75K, NW Plat, Former CO Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 27,042
Got my first ride today. Was booked to fly PHX-SLC-AUS in F. Rebooked PHX-MSP-SAT when PHX-SLC took delay, meaning misconnecting. (Also meant I got to skip the nightmare that is AUS with everyone flying in for SXSW)
PHX-MSP took a slight delay to inbound aircraft. However then took a slightly more delay to some issie on ground. The one hour connection went to something like 20 minutes. Of course we land at F12 and my flight to SAT is at C12. I walk off the plane and see agent holding sign with my name. I sigh at first thinking it's bad news. It's then that agent says she's here to take me to my plane. She stated she saw that my inbound was delayed, that connection was to opposite corner of airport, and that there was no other options left to get me home left that day. She was concerned I had no jacket as I wasn't planning on connecting in MSP. I happily braved the cold weather.
PHX-MSP took a slight delay to inbound aircraft. However then took a slightly more delay to some issie on ground. The one hour connection went to something like 20 minutes. Of course we land at F12 and my flight to SAT is at C12. I walk off the plane and see agent holding sign with my name. I sigh at first thinking it's bad news. It's then that agent says she's here to take me to my plane. She stated she saw that my inbound was delayed, that connection was to opposite corner of airport, and that there was no other options left to get me home left that day. She was concerned I had no jacket as I wasn't planning on connecting in MSP. I happily braved the cold weather.
Mar 6, 2019, 12:07 am
#1163
Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Delta Diamond/1MM
Posts: 4,635
Lax t2 --> tibt
I was waiting for the bus at T2 to go to TIBT, heard someone ask, "Any Diamonds in the waiting area??" I looked up and saw the Porsche parking down by the bus and was like SCORE! First time. Quick ride. Another pax who was running really late jumped in too (her domestic flight was going out via TIBT) and she didn't realize (she missed it).
Was a nice little way to start off an award ski trip to Japan in D1!
Was a nice little way to start off an award ski trip to Japan in D1!
Mar 6, 2019, 11:17 am
#1164
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,308
I was waiting for the bus at T2 to go to TIBT, heard someone ask, "Any Diamonds in the waiting area??" I looked up and saw the Porsche parking down by the bus and was like SCORE! First time. Quick ride. Another pax who was running really late jumped in too (her domestic flight was going out via TIBT) and she didn't realize (she missed it).
Was a nice little way to start off an award ski trip to Japan in D1!
Was a nice little way to start off an award ski trip to Japan in D1!
Mar 6, 2019, 1:28 pm
#1165
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
I was waiting for the bus at T2 to go to TIBT, heard someone ask, "Any Diamonds in the waiting area??" I looked up and saw the Porsche parking down by the bus and was like SCORE! First time. Quick ride. Another pax who was running really late jumped in too (her domestic flight was going out via TIBT) and she didn't realize (she missed it).
When we got to TBIT a bus was also unloading and I could tell people where looking at us to see if we were anybody famous
It was my next to last flight out of LAX as a DM and my first ride (my Jan 30 flight left from T2)
Mar 7, 2019, 6:45 pm
#1166
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MKE
Programs: DL 2 MM
Posts: 904
Apparently DL likes me this year. Just got another ride going from S gates to B gates at SEA.
Probably would have made the connection anyway, since I had about 35 minutes from when I deplaned until my next flight was departing.
Interestingly another person also got a ride - and ended up being on my same SEA-MKE flight.
According to the special services person there are 3 Porsches at SEA (and they weren't running this morning due to some snow).
Probably would have made the connection anyway, since I had about 35 minutes from when I deplaned until my next flight was departing.
Interestingly another person also got a ride - and ended up being on my same SEA-MKE flight.
According to the special services person there are 3 Porsches at SEA (and they weren't running this morning due to some snow).
