“Do You Know Who I Am?”: The Definitive Thread of DYKWIA Stories
Apr 23, 2018, 8:46 am
#9061
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I love how everyone is saying the FA handled the guy who took two seats right, and you are only guaranteed a seat not a specific one. I can almost guarantee every single person had this been them in the same situation would be either a) be on here complaining about it happening to them b) complaining to their SO, friends, etc. c) both........
While there is nothing illegal, against CoC, etc. it was bad customer service and enabled this guy to do this in the future knowing he will most likely win. Enabling bad behavior on the customer side is not a good thing.....
While there is nothing illegal, against CoC, etc. it was bad customer service and enabled this guy to do this in the future knowing he will most likely win. Enabling bad behavior on the customer side is not a good thing.....
Apr 23, 2018, 8:33 pm
#9063
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: IND
Programs: DL DM, Hilton Diamond
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I lost my DM Status as I took a job that didn't require near as much travel a few years ago. I kept my silver medallion tags on my bag and would board with the DM's that were also seated in first class and I would always chuckle at those who were scoffing at the fact that a Silver would be taking their rightful place in the FC cabin. People are so funny. At the end of the day FC upgrades were a perk and if I HAD to fly FC Id just buy a FC ticket.
This thread is fantastic.
This thread is fantastic.
Apr 23, 2018, 9:28 pm
#9064
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
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Heh, I have no bag tags. I wonder what they think of me. (I did post earlier in this thread where this one guy thought I was in the wrong line since I didn't appear to fit in, until I said "yep, this is premium." Guy ended up sitting next to me).
I operate on the principle of WFBF on Delta. No status needed.
I operate on the principle of WFBF on Delta. No status needed.
Apr 24, 2018, 12:03 am
#9065
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: DL DM/MM, AS MVPG 100K
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Delta DM/MM here, and I booked a LAX-SEA Basic Economy ticket to visit family. Anyway, while doing some work over in Y, I overhear an FA thank a Silver Medallion, a Gold Medallion and a guy with a corporate contract "for their business and loyalty with Delta." Of course, when she passes me, she just looks at me and moves on. No huffing and puffing here: I say nothing, but inside my head I burst out laughing, thinking "maybe this is a forum-worthy post....perhaps her little red device showed me as being someone else....." Her oversight also made me realize that the upsell to MC isn't worth it for a two-hour flight - everything else apart from the complimentary seat upgrade (C+ and potentially FC) and the recognition was the same.
Apr 24, 2018, 12:42 pm
#9066
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I lost my DM Status as I took a job that didn't require near as much travel a few years ago. I kept my silver medallion tags on my bag and would board with the DM's that were also seated in first class and I would always chuckle at those who were scoffing at the fact that a Silver would be taking their rightful place in the FC cabin. People are so funny. At the end of the day FC upgrades were a perk and if I HAD to fly FC Id just buy a FC ticket.
This thread is fantastic.
This thread is fantastic.
Apr 24, 2018, 2:45 pm
#9067
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Apr 24, 2018, 3:58 pm
#9068
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Apparently, you've never heard of the <unofficial> FlyerTalk Delta Deputy Diamond program, where, Delta Diamond Medallions are charged with observing, and reporting every single Delta anomaly and infraction, not limited to <but mostly> irregular / improper processing of complimentary Medallion upgrades!
I am not sure folks got the joke that the first letter from each word in the thread title spelled Delta.
Apr 24, 2018, 4:22 pm
#9069
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It seems that deputy diamonds are more interested in people who board outside of their zone (the REAL criminals) than FOs in F (though that seems like a serious concern as well).
Apr 25, 2018, 5:24 am
#9070
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Apparently, you've never heard of the <unofficial> FlyerTalk Delta Deputy Diamond program, where, Delta Diamond Medallions are charged with observing, and reporting every single Delta anomaly and infraction, not limited to <but mostly> irregular / improper processing of complimentary Medallion upgrades!
Apr 26, 2018, 10:37 am
#9071
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I've done this. Back when I was a FO, I was thanked by the GA for being a Silver Medallion, and the passengers standing next to me but being scanned by another GA overheard this. As we walked down the jetbridge, they asked me how I managed to get a seat upfront as a Silver. I told them "I read online that if I wear suit and tie and ask nice they will upgrade me, so I did".
Apr 26, 2018, 12:44 pm
#9072
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sorry 30 min check in , 15 min at gate or seat lost. While that is not enforce (except at small airport who close the gate at 30 min (eg Hilton Head), technically the guy lost his seat. He notes that due to earlier planes late arrival he was second to last to get on the plane. At that point the FA could have given his seat away. In fact from his description it is likely as the FA stood by the fat guy in the seat - perhaps she reassigned his seat which is why she did not move hime. And apparently the seat was "free" as he states he was assigned it at the last minute. For all we know, the GA was involved too and told the guy to take the empty seat!
"The recommended arrival time at the airport is 2 hours prior to departure when traveling within the United States. You must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Additionally, you are required to be at the gate and ready to board at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Customers who fail to complete the check-in time limits by these deadlines will not be able to travel on desired flights and change fees may apply."
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...uirements.html
"The recommended arrival time at the airport is 2 hours prior to departure when traveling within the United States. You must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Additionally, you are required to be at the gate and ready to board at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Customers who fail to complete the check-in time limits by these deadlines will not be able to travel on desired flights and change fees may apply."
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en...uirements.html
Also if you all are the mileage kings you claim you are, you should have been given a "booked" first class seat many times due to the above rule. If they have record person delayed from another flight, they usually wont give it away until 5 min, but if not, you can loose your first class seat. I have been bumped up many times and the late person told "too bad".
And it appears that OP was not originally on this flight. So xxxxxxx(profanity). The op lost and the FA, GA Fat guy were all within the rules - esp if the FA moved him to the empty seat which probably happened
And it appears that OP was not originally on this flight. So xxxxxxx(profanity). The op lost and the FA, GA Fat guy were all within the rules - esp if the FA moved him to the empty seat which probably happened
Last edited by obscure2k; Apr 26, 2018 at 3:46 pm
Apr 26, 2018, 1:49 pm
#9073
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Also if you all are the mileage kings you claim you are, you should have been given a "booked" first class seat many times due to the above rule. If they have record person delayed from another flight, they usually wont give it away until 5 min, but if not, you can loose your first class seat. I have been bumped up many times and the late person told "too bad".
And it appears that OP was not originally on this flight. So suck it. The op lost and the FA, GA Fat guy were all within the rules - esp if the FA moved him to the empty seat which probably happened
And it appears that OP was not originally on this flight. So suck it. The op lost and the FA, GA Fat guy were all within the rules - esp if the FA moved him to the empty seat which probably happened
2. Many times I have seen an empty seat preferable to the one I was assigned (generally there were actually two adjacent empty seats) and asked an FA if I could switch and was always told "once boarding is finished" I could move if I want. Boarding was not finished in this case.
Apr 26, 2018, 4:42 pm
#9074
Join Date: Jul 2017
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34 minute wheels up to wheels down on a crj200
"Would you like water?" -FA
"I'd like a jack and coke" -Diamond Man
"The flight is so short I only have time to serve water" - FA
"But I'm in C+" - Diamond Man
"I have to get everyone else water first" -FA
"I'm a diamond medallion too"- Diamond Man
he got his booze
"Would you like water?" -FA
"I'd like a jack and coke" -Diamond Man
"The flight is so short I only have time to serve water" - FA
"But I'm in C+" - Diamond Man
"I have to get everyone else water first" -FA
"I'm a diamond medallion too"- Diamond Man
he got his booze
Apr 26, 2018, 4:54 pm
#9075
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34 minute wheels up to wheels down on a crj200
"Would you like water?" -FA
"I'd like a jack and coke" -Diamond Man
"The flight is so short I only have time to serve water" - FA
"But I'm in C+" - Diamond Man
"I have to get everyone else water first" -FA
"I'm a diamond medallion too"- Diamond Man
he got his booze
"Would you like water?" -FA
"I'd like a jack and coke" -Diamond Man
"The flight is so short I only have time to serve water" - FA
"But I'm in C+" - Diamond Man
"I have to get everyone else water first" -FA
"I'm a diamond medallion too"- Diamond Man
he got his booze
I make it a point to write this to DL every time I’m on one of these flights asking them to get rid of C+ on the CRJ-200. Really the only benefit is getting to be first off the plane.