SDC rules change April 16; Increased restrictions incl same fare bucket availability
Apr 6, 2013, 2:29 pm
#541
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Are you prepared for reduced mileage earnings on LUTXVE fares, as forecast here?
The next shoe to drop?
DL is working out the IT for it, but FBTR or whatever its called is on its way. Personally, I'm debating cashing out my SkyPesos vs hoping they will be fair in converting existing pesos to the new scheme.
Apr 6, 2013, 2:38 pm
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I am in the middle and am burning half of what I had this year prepared to use it all in a hurry if and when the day comes that an announcement that I do not like is made.
Apr 6, 2013, 2:43 pm
#543
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My biggest use if SDC has been to move my connecting flight up....
Sometimes the closer connection won't price because of fare classes, sold out, or within the illegal connection time for that location. ...raight to the gate of my desired connection.
When I get off the first plane, I have a briefcase in one hand, a small bag in the other and my jacket flung over my shoulder. I don't use a smart phone, and can't free my hands to use it anyway. My MISSION: check board for next gate and walk, walk, walk. Don't stop for a candy bar, coffee or reastroom; don't make phone calls, just get to that gate....
I have my ticket ready and give my original BP to the GA. "No, I don't have any checked bags." I have always been taken care of, as long as the door had not closed. I've been become quite adept at making 10 minute connections...
Sometimes the closer connection won't price because of fare classes, sold out, or within the illegal connection time for that location. ...raight to the gate of my desired connection.
When I get off the first plane, I have a briefcase in one hand, a small bag in the other and my jacket flung over my shoulder. I don't use a smart phone, and can't free my hands to use it anyway. My MISSION: check board for next gate and walk, walk, walk. Don't stop for a candy bar, coffee or reastroom; don't make phone calls, just get to that gate....
I have my ticket ready and give my original BP to the GA. "No, I don't have any checked bags." I have always been taken care of, as long as the door had not closed. I've been become quite adept at making 10 minute connections...
He is simply doing a last minute standby which almost always works since usually there is one last seat available for a standby who walks up as the door is closing.
Apr 6, 2013, 9:00 pm
#544
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As usual, I think DeltaPoints is grasping. I'm not sure that is exactly how it will drop, but there is for sure another shoe to drop. And that relates to rewarding you for how much you spend, NOT how much you fly. @:-)@:-)
DL is working out the IT for it, but FBTR or whatever its called is on its way. Personally, I'm debating cashing out my SkyPesos vs hoping they will be fair in converting existing pesos to the new scheme.
DL is working out the IT for it, but FBTR or whatever its called is on its way. Personally, I'm debating cashing out my SkyPesos vs hoping they will be fair in converting existing pesos to the new scheme.
Apr 6, 2013, 9:00 pm
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And add to that there isn't a strategy to get SDC with availability unlike low awards.
Apr 6, 2013, 9:11 pm
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How will SDC work for award tickets? Given the requirement for availability in the same bucket, does this mean there has to be award inventory available?
Apr 6, 2013, 9:52 pm
#547
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* SDC on award tickets as long as space available in the cabin (so Y/F/J availability), i.e. same as today
* SDC on award tickets only allowed as long as availability exists at the same award level (which would mean for all intents and purposes no SDC on low level awards)
* A mapping between award ticket level and fare buckets would be created, like Low = T, Med = K, High = M, and SDC possibility would be based on that bucket. Though I wouldn't be surprised to see the mapping something like Low = E, Med = L, High = Y.
* Award tickets are allowed same day standby only.
Apr 6, 2013, 9:53 pm
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Are you prepared for reduced mileage earnings on LUTXVE fares, as forecast here?
The next shoe to drop?
DL is working out the IT for it, but FBTR or whatever its called is on its way. Personally, I'm debating cashing out my SkyPesos vs hoping they will be fair in converting existing pesos to the new scheme.
Apr 6, 2013, 10:02 pm
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Apr 6, 2013, 10:25 pm
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Apr 6, 2013, 10:26 pm
#551
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Besides didn't DL try that reduced mqm earning some years ago to disastrous affect??
Apr 6, 2013, 11:08 pm
#552
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I wouldn't be surprised if Delta made LUT fares non-upgradable in the near future.
Apr 7, 2013, 6:14 am
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Apr 7, 2013, 7:28 am
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Sure, maybe weekends and odd schedule occasions LUT might receive an UG but for all practical purposes UG's are basically dead on the low revenue stuff.
Apr 7, 2013, 7:34 am
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They already do by virtue of loads. My last weekday tcon was 9 of 26 with 4 available PM on U fare. Not complaining, I rode in the seat paid for while enjoying free booze and HOOU snack box in EC. That's the new reality even for DM/PM's on LUT fares.
Sure, maybe weekends and odd schedule occasions LUT might receive an UG but for all practical purposes UG's are basically dead on the low revenue stuff.
Sure, maybe weekends and odd schedule occasions LUT might receive an UG but for all practical purposes UG's are basically dead on the low revenue stuff.