FlyerTalk Forums

FlyerTalk Forums (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/index.php)
-   Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles-665/)
-   -   The Official Medallion Qualification Update Thread (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/1428771-official-medallion-qualification-update-thread.html)

LegalTender Feb 3, 2013 5:30 pm


Originally Posted by Tupolev2006 (Post 20179709)
Thankfully, I don't have to write DL.com anymore!

Why would that be?

GRALISTAIR Feb 3, 2013 5:48 pm


Originally Posted by Tupolev2006 (Post 20178838)
I have to ask ALL DM fliers..... Is it your understanding that the new "MQD" requirements in 2014 will thin the "DM" herd?

I truly believe (OK I am a PM not a DM), the herd will be thinned March 1st 2015 - it is still over 2 years before this happens.

Tupolev2006 Feb 3, 2013 5:50 pm

FT can handle it
 

Originally Posted by LegalTender (Post 20179743)
Why would that be?

Apparently, some FT participants have access to DL airline databases directly or indirectly(how, I don't know). Therefore, whenever I have a problem either with IROPS, complaints, compliments etc. where I expect a reply, I will raise the issue here, FT participants can validate it and act on behalf of DL.

I think it is great that some folks here have access to manifest, FF account, and by default, credit card information, addresses etc. Like I mentioned, I will be stopping by DL HQ as I work 5 minutes from there. I have already spoken with Mr. Ned Walker who voluntarily took it upon himself to handle this problem as he gave me his business card with e-mail/cell information. I will stop by tomorrow(at least e-mail and call him) and ask him how is it that members of FT have access to this information. I will show him/send him this "thread" and see what he says. Apparently, secure data is not so secure.....but to be quite honest, a few here on FT(DM???) seem to have all the answers....so we'll ask FT for the IP addresses and act accordingly. Frankly speaking, I would appreciate a refund of the entire fare for that trip and feel free, as I give you permission, to charge back the cost of the fare.

Thanks again. ^

P.S. I'll try to get you the tail # as well as I took a picture of the plane in LAS

bubbashow Feb 3, 2013 6:06 pm

Oh no... I highly encourage tupolev to keep stopping by hq's lobby with complaints. Lol. Id go tomorrow, in fact...please request a refund repeatedly....you didnt buy first, but didnt get it. I think he should go now...make a sign....picket. lol

LegalTender Feb 3, 2013 6:09 pm


Originally Posted by Tupolev2006 (Post 20179817)
I have already spoken with Mr. Ned Walker who voluntarily took it upon himself to handle this problem as he gave me his business card with e-mail/cell information. I will stop by tomorrow(at least e-mail and call him) and ask him how is it that members of FT have access to this information. I will show him/send him this "thread" and see what he says. Apparently, secure data is not so secure.....but to be quite honest, a few here on FT(DM???) seem to have all the answers....so we'll ask FT for the IP addresses and act accordingly.

Keep us posted.

"Ned" should tranquilize all your anxieties.

AA_EXP09 Feb 3, 2013 6:19 pm


Originally Posted by bubbashow (Post 20179865)
Oh no... I highly encourage tupolev to keep stopping by hq's lobby with complaints. Lol. Id go tomorrow, in fact...please request a refund repeatedly....you didnt buy first, but didnt get it. I think he should go now...make a sign....picket. lol

A Y fare on many airlines gets you into F depending on availability.
If OP didn't check for P availability before buying then it's his/her fault.
(At least on UA it does, books into P, OZ, books into Z, AA, into A)

bubbashow Feb 3, 2013 6:25 pm


Originally Posted by AA_EXP09 (Post 20179911)
A Y fare on many airlines gets you into F depending on availability.
If OP didn't check for P availability before buying then it's his/her fault.
(At least on UA it does, books into P, OZ, books into Z, AA, into A)

For sure AA....you and I havent had much common ground on ft, but on this we agree. So many on FT blame the airline, but dont take responsibility for what they DIDNT do

rylan Feb 3, 2013 6:41 pm


Originally Posted by Dovster (Post 20179086)
M FARE WARNING: We all know that M fares purchased before March 1 get the 150% MQM bonus, no matter when they are flown. I learned today, however, that if you change your itinerary after that date (even by switching the hours of one segment) a new ticket will be issued and you will then get only the 100% bonus.

This was explained to me by a Delta CSR, who told me that if Delta makes the change without you requesting it, the 150% bonus will remain but if you ask for the change, the reduced MQMs will go into effect.

This, of course, weakens one of the biggest advantages of the M fare -- its flexibility.

I suspected as much... and this also means if you book an M fare prior to 3/1 and are waitlisted for an SWU and it clears after the 1st, then the ticket also gets reissued then so you will likely also not get the 150%.

Tupolev2006 Feb 3, 2013 6:46 pm

I'll be waiting...
 

Originally Posted by bubbashow (Post 20179883)
Some things take time. I will get the info. And yes....I am sure whomever he is dropping in on at hq thinks he is unstable. That isnt normal under any circumstance

I'll be waiting and then requesting HOW you directly/indirectly have access to that information because as you probably know, any manifest access will have every employees "sign on" and there shouldn't be many.

I'll be waiting ....I will "take the ball" from there. It seems that you have all the answers here so we'll make sure FT is part of the proceedings as well.

Your findings better match because I am not stopping here on FT......You and few others claim this "special" privilege so we will see.....

javabytes Feb 3, 2013 6:52 pm


Originally Posted by bubbashow (Post 20179929)
For sure AA....you and I havent had much common ground on ft, but on this we agree. So many on FT blame the airline, but dont take responsibility for what they DIDNT do

If he didn't check for upgrade inventory or didn't understand the rules, that's squarely his fault.

That said, 20 of 24 available at the gate and not clearing on a full Y fare also doesn't sound right unless he's the unluckiest guy in the world.

bubbashow Feb 3, 2013 6:56 pm


Originally Posted by javabytes (Post 20180037)
If he didn't check for upgrade inventory or didn't understand the rules, that's squarely his fault.

That said, 20 of 24 available at the gate and not clearing on a full Y fare also doesn't sound right unless he's the unluckiest guy in the world.

Or dishonest stirring up internet rhetoric.

Last week he was supposedly told by the PM line he was a gamer and should fly WN. Absurd!

Tupolev2006 Feb 3, 2013 7:06 pm

I'll be waiting...
 

Originally Posted by bubbashow (Post 20180057)
Or dishonest stirring up internet rhetoric.

Last week he was supposedly told by the PM line he was a gamer and should fly WN. Absurd!

You apparently have the answers.......It will be settled accordingly......as you or your "friends" know that it'll be easy to track you/your friends because any access to that manifest after 2/3/13 will be easy to spot and I will take it up accordingly with DL.

Let's wait until then.....remember, you and any others better post the correct information and if you don't, we'll also act accordingly.

:cool:

Tupolev2006 Feb 3, 2013 7:10 pm

It happened....
 

Originally Posted by javabytes (Post 20180037)
If he didn't check for upgrade inventory or didn't understand the rules, that's squarely his fault.

That said, 20 of 24 available at the gate and not clearing on a full Y fare also doesn't sound right unless he's the unluckiest guy in the world.

it happened. i could go on and on about clearing the Medallions and you would either be skeptical or a "non believer" which is fine. I just post real world scenarios....things that actually happen. I could tell you about the "pralines" in PDX, etc.....believe it or not, I have a life outside FT but I am surprised that so many have access to privacy act materials either directly ot indirectly.....things that make you or Richard go "Hmmn"....:)

RatherBeOnATrain Feb 3, 2013 7:11 pm


Originally Posted by Tupolev2006 (Post 20179604)
That's right.....There were 21 of 24 open when the ticket was purchased.

T-30 there were 20 of 24 available.

When the GA cleared the flight, I dropped from # 4 to????????

Delta Airlines(Red Coat and GA) acknowledged a "problem".

This sounds like an "upgrade eligible" (instead of "upgrade requested") issue.

bubbashow Feb 3, 2013 7:18 pm

Alright Tupolev......can we start with the historical fare data? You claim a full Y at 1198. At the time of your purchase, an A fare was available on your itinerary for 1181 rt.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 9:05 am.


This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.