Might Miss CXN from IROP; Go? Hotel Voucher?
Oct 15, 2012, 3:33 pm
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Might Miss CXN from IROP; Go? Hotel Voucher?
I'm at JFK right now, and because of a late inbound, it looks like I will have a :20 connection at MSP, IF everything works out as delta.com (and flightaware.com) suggest.
Surprisingly, as a Plat for like 5 years, I've never had to overnight anywhere. I seem to have a couple of options:
a) Stay on my existing flights (good seats, but questionable connection): If all goes well, I'll get there on-time but be a little winded running through MSP.
- Will DL pay for a hotel for me in MSP? I don't know the initial cause of the delay, but it's DL2037, equip delayed coming from DTW, if anyone cares)
b) Change to some other flights where I'd need to overnight somewhere else (I guess I'd need to pay for a hotel out-of-pocket)? There doesn't seem to be any way I can get where I need to go tonight on DL or OAL other than this tight connection.
c) Go home and try again tomorrow (this would kill my day tomorrow more than anything).
Thoughts?
Surprisingly, as a Plat for like 5 years, I've never had to overnight anywhere. I seem to have a couple of options:
a) Stay on my existing flights (good seats, but questionable connection): If all goes well, I'll get there on-time but be a little winded running through MSP.
- Will DL pay for a hotel for me in MSP? I don't know the initial cause of the delay, but it's DL2037, equip delayed coming from DTW, if anyone cares)
b) Change to some other flights where I'd need to overnight somewhere else (I guess I'd need to pay for a hotel out-of-pocket)? There doesn't seem to be any way I can get where I need to go tonight on DL or OAL other than this tight connection.
c) Go home and try again tomorrow (this would kill my day tomorrow more than anything).
Thoughts?
Oct 15, 2012, 3:46 pm
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If it is Delta's fault they should pay for your hotel in MSP if you don't make the connection and they should throw in a food voucher too...
If it were me I would do this as you can at least be on the very first flight out the next day and minimize the disruption/delay in getting to your final destination...
Oct 15, 2012, 3:50 pm
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I would call into the Plat line and first ask exactly why the plane is late....THEN ask point blank what will happen if you miss the MSP connection.
If it is Delta's fault they should pay for your hotel in MSP if you don't make the connection and they should throw in a food voucher too...
If it were me I would do this as you can at least be on the very first flight out the next day and minimize the disruption/delay in getting to your final destination...
If it is Delta's fault they should pay for your hotel in MSP if you don't make the connection and they should throw in a food voucher too...
If it were me I would do this as you can at least be on the very first flight out the next day and minimize the disruption/delay in getting to your final destination...
They confirmed it was MX on an earlier flight, and that I should be able to get a voucher at MSP if I cannot make the connection.
Also, I got confirmation that i've been protected on the morning flight (and, even seem to have a confirmed upgrade there(?)).
So, I'm gonna go through MSP and see what happens. Hope the hotel options on the vouchers aren't too bad.
Oct 15, 2012, 4:00 pm
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But it is worth going for it....especially since I bet there are LOTS of people making connections at MSP so hopefully ramp/jetbridge/gate agents will be making an effort to get the plan in quickly.... (hmm...even as I was typing that I did an involuntary eye-roll)
Oct 15, 2012, 6:29 pm
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Count airplanes instead of sheep and think of your nice FC seat for morning.
Seriously, most of the MSP hotels aren't so bad. Just be sure to ask whether it's one of the few with continuously looping shuttles or whether you must call for the shuttle. If the latter, call first and then walk to the hotel shuttle staging area, down and under the roadway from baggage claim.
Oct 15, 2012, 6:36 pm
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Am I also correct that there is a procedure that allows you to select your own hotel and just submit the bill to Delta for reimbursement?
Might come in handy fir the OP if the hotel voucher hotel is "less than optimal"
(Plus I would like to know in case it happens to me in the future)
Might come in handy fir the OP if the hotel voucher hotel is "less than optimal"
(Plus I would like to know in case it happens to me in the future)
For the gate run, look for an electric golf cart and have a couple dollar bills in your hand as a bribe/tip for the driver to go fast and take you direct, without stopping for other passengers on the way.
Count airplanes instead of sheep and think of your nice FC seat for morning.
Seriously, most of the MSP hotels aren't so bad. Just be sure to ask whether it's one of the few with continuously looping shuttles or whether you must call for the shuttle. If the latter, call first and then walk to the hotel shuttle staging area, down and under the roadway from baggage claim.
Count airplanes instead of sheep and think of your nice FC seat for morning.
Seriously, most of the MSP hotels aren't so bad. Just be sure to ask whether it's one of the few with continuously looping shuttles or whether you must call for the shuttle. If the latter, call first and then walk to the hotel shuttle staging area, down and under the roadway from baggage claim.
Oct 15, 2012, 7:31 pm
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Am I also correct that there is a procedure that allows you to select your own hotel and just submit the bill to Delta for reimbursement?
Might come in handy fir the OP if the hotel voucher hotel is "less than optimal"
(Plus I would like to know in case it happens to me in the future)
Might come in handy fir the OP if the hotel voucher hotel is "less than optimal"
(Plus I would like to know in case it happens to me in the future)
Oct 15, 2012, 9:08 pm
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Roulette wheel gave me embassy suites. Would prefer spg property, but embassy is usually serviceable.
Went to sky club to get voucher; they were able to get it, but were confused by some new system...
Went to sky club to get voucher; they were able to get it, but were confused by some new system...
Oct 15, 2012, 10:39 pm
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That's where I ended up last time I misconnected at MSP. Not a bad property... been put up in far worse by DL in NYC.
Oct 15, 2012, 11:25 pm
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NYC is a tough town for lodging: There's nothing "serviceable" in NYC for under $300 on most days. Don't know, but wouldn't expect anything near the airports to be nice either.
Oct 16, 2012, 12:39 am
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Oct 16, 2012, 6:01 am
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