Skymiles Change Rumor?
Apr 2, 2012, 2:36 pm
#1711
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: Now just a lowly DL PM/1MM. This industry needs some competition. It's just not enjoyable anymore.
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Apr 2, 2012, 2:49 pm
#1712
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SRQ
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I am just wondering what and HVC is - I am a 20-25k DM and figure that I am likely on the bubble for DL.
Apr 2, 2012, 2:55 pm
#1713
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: Now just a lowly DL PM/1MM. This industry needs some competition. It's just not enjoyable anymore.
Posts: 3,543
If revenue were such an important factor, why not just ignore the tiers as far as upgrades go? Make all upgrades happen at the gate, and simply go down the list by fare paid. DM, PM, non-member, it wouldn't matter. Keep the tiers for the other benefits.
Apr 2, 2012, 2:56 pm
#1714
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 99
Delta has made a statement that none of this will happen
see (towards the end)
http://www.freep.com/article/2012040...xt|FRONTPAGE|p
Maybe they've heard us?
but maybe not ?
<lol>
Bob H
see (towards the end)
http://www.freep.com/article/2012040...xt|FRONTPAGE|p
Maybe they've heard us?
but maybe not ?
<lol>
Bob H
Apr 2, 2012, 3:12 pm
#1715
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Location: SE US
Programs: Duke of Bombay, Delta Ham Sandwich tm, Delta's Glitch
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Based on Ham Sandwich Ecnomics, even if I fly for free, am I not creating revenue for Delta based on my potential to purchase a snack basket, buy a goofy looking Lincoln SUV and stay at a crappy Fairfield Inn? Perhaps HVCs like to stay in Hotels with beds taken from frat houses and have the worn springs and DNA to prove it?
Last edited by Thomas Hudson; Apr 2, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Apr 2, 2012, 3:24 pm
#1716
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QUOTE "He declined comment on another rumor – that the Delta SkyMiles frequent flier program soon will begin awarding miles based on how much you paid for the ticket, not how many miles you have flown. "
That is definitely a "pointer" IMHO
That is definitely a "pointer" IMHO
Apr 2, 2012, 3:28 pm
#1717
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Location: LAX/BOS/HKG/AMS/SFO...hmm, I need a life.
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Delta has made a statement that none of this will happen
see (towards the end)
http://www.freep.com/article/2012040...xt|FRONTPAGE|p
Maybe they've heard us?
but maybe not ?
<lol>
Bob H
see (towards the end)
http://www.freep.com/article/2012040...xt|FRONTPAGE|p
Maybe they've heard us?
but maybe not ?
<lol>
Bob H
Apr 2, 2012, 3:31 pm
#1718
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: DL PM, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,816
so when is this supposed change going to be announced?
Apr 2, 2012, 3:37 pm
#1720
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Apr 2, 2012, 3:40 pm
#1722
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Apr 2, 2012, 3:47 pm
#1723
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I just have a bunch of trips coming up in the next few months and need to know what airline to book them on.
Apr 2, 2012, 3:50 pm
#1724
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I didn't invent this date. It's on one of the first two pages from a supposed official Delta document.
Apr 2, 2012, 3:56 pm
#1725
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Along with the word "Target". I see "Target" FCS's come and go all the time. Nailing a date far in advance is a tough and fruitless thing to do. It will be ready when it is ready but all indicators are this year not next.