VDB gone wrong?
Oct 5, 2013 | 6:27 pm
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I make sure before I leave the original gate that I am set - that is I would not have left without FC seat assignment.
FWIW I was asked to VBD this week from a connection to a direct on a RJ. I asked if could get my original MQM - no, would they give a FC seat - no only put me on the upgrade list, was a seat on the 8:50am flight available - yes, but since it left 5 min after my original flight and would get me in before my connecting flight - no Delta $$. So I declined and kept my original seats and collected the MQM miles. All of the above was per policy but with no flexibility I ain't going to VBD.
I have also had a mutual VBD before getting to airport because of weather in Philly. We agreed to the flight the next day which was great cause we needed more time and they immediately gave us both FC seats. A win-win.
FWIW I was asked to VBD this week from a connection to a direct on a RJ. I asked if could get my original MQM - no, would they give a FC seat - no only put me on the upgrade list, was a seat on the 8:50am flight available - yes, but since it left 5 min after my original flight and would get me in before my connecting flight - no Delta $$. So I declined and kept my original seats and collected the MQM miles. All of the above was per policy but with no flexibility I ain't going to VBD.
I have also had a mutual VBD before getting to airport because of weather in Philly. We agreed to the flight the next day which was great cause we needed more time and they immediately gave us both FC seats. A win-win.
Oct 5, 2013 | 6:58 pm
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For some reason the computer at the gate they used didn't generate the VDB voucher.
The gate area was a mess anyway - super crowded. Also, it was very hard to find volunteers. One after the next rejected DL's offer (required a 2-night stay in ANC at the airline's expense including a ton of food vouchers). Fortunately I had the time, plus it gave me 2 more nights in a place I love, not to mention I got to see a spectacular display of the Northern Lights the second night!
The gate area was a mess anyway - super crowded. Also, it was very hard to find volunteers. One after the next rejected DL's offer (required a 2-night stay in ANC at the airline's expense including a ton of food vouchers). Fortunately I had the time, plus it gave me 2 more nights in a place I love, not to mention I got to see a spectacular display of the Northern Lights the second night!
Oct 5, 2013 | 7:16 pm
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Was flying SLC-RDU the other day with a connection in BOS. Lady at Skyclub told me SLC-BOS was oversold by 8. Left early, headed to the gate, agreed to a VDB on the condition of being rebooked in full F/J via ATL and $200 which was great since I'd be getting home early and would be making money.
Oct 5, 2013 | 7:32 pm
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Originally Posted by suvayanr
Was flying SLC-RDU the other day with a connection in BOS. Lady at Skyclub told me SLC-BOS was oversold by 8. Left early, headed to the gate, agreed to a VDB on the condition of being rebooked in full F/J via ATL and $200 which was great since I'd be getting home early and would be making money.
Sorry to say, but OP was greedy on that one. ATL-RDU is less than 1hr wheels up to wheels down. Was it really worth holding out for a rebooking in F for such a short flight? IMO $200 is a pretty low compensation level and wonder if it would have been wiser to negotiate a higher voucher amount, and then taking whatever middle seat was still availble on the new flight...
Originally Posted by suvayanr
Was flying SLC-RDU the other day with a connection in BOS. Lady at Skyclub told me SLC-BOS was oversold by 8. Left early, headed to the gate, agreed to a VDB on the condition of being rebooked in full F/J via ATL and $200 which was great since I'd be getting home early and would be making money.
Sorry to say, but OP was greedy on that one. ATL-RDU is less than 1hr wheels up to wheels down. Was it really worth holding out for a rebooking in F for such a short flight? IMO $200 is a pretty low compensation level and wonder if it would have been wiser to negotiate a higher voucher amount, and then taking whatever middle seat was still availble on the new flight...
Oct 5, 2013 | 7:45 pm
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Stand corrected. but i guess i just like to keep it simple (like i am simple) and that means cashing out my seat for a $$ voucher and no specials, and hope i get u/g on the new segments (and thankfully i normally do in my history of VDB). Maybe i should rethink my strategy.
Oct 5, 2013 | 9:41 pm
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Originally Posted by HongKonger
I think you should re-read the OP. SLC-ATL-RDU
Stand corrected. but i guess i just like to keep it simple (like i am simple) and that means cashing out my seat for a $$ voucher and no specials, and hope i get u/g on the new segments (and thankfully i normally do in my history of VDB). Maybe i should rethink my strategy.
Originally Posted by HongKonger
I think you should re-read the OP. SLC-ATL-RDU
Stand corrected. but i guess i just like to keep it simple (like i am simple) and that means cashing out my seat for a $$ voucher and no specials, and hope i get u/g on the new segments (and thankfully i normally do in my history of VDB). Maybe i should rethink my strategy.
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Oct 5, 2013 | 9:53 pm
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VDB gone wrong?
I got a seat request for a J class ticket. I really should have checked to get a seat assigned or gotten a different routing. I suppose it's not worth asking for any other compensation?
Oct 5, 2013 | 10:01 pm
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ATL-AMS volunteer solicitation for Sunday night
This is a variation on the above thread.
Just checked in for the night flight to AMS tomorrow and got the "volunteers needed" prompt. I bid for $600 since it is an international flight and promptly told $400 was the limit. i was very surprised to get such a low offer. I went ahead and put in $400 because I have the time to wait and we will see what happens. There are other flights that afternoon but no non-stops, routing through DTW or LHR and getting in several hours later.
What are the odds of holding out for more than $400...and getting a FC seat on the transatlantic leg? Am currently in Economy Comfort. I've gotten $400 for domestic bumps, sure seems low for international travel.
Just checked in for the night flight to AMS tomorrow and got the "volunteers needed" prompt. I bid for $600 since it is an international flight and promptly told $400 was the limit. i was very surprised to get such a low offer. I went ahead and put in $400 because I have the time to wait and we will see what happens. There are other flights that afternoon but no non-stops, routing through DTW or LHR and getting in several hours later.
What are the odds of holding out for more than $400...and getting a FC seat on the transatlantic leg? Am currently in Economy Comfort. I've gotten $400 for domestic bumps, sure seems low for international travel.
Oct 5, 2013 | 10:15 pm
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If you were in paid J and were told you'd be in F on those new legs it is absolutely worth a complaint.
Oct 5, 2013 | 10:17 pm
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This is a variation on the above thread.
Just checked in for the night flight to AMS tomorrow and got the "volunteers needed" prompt. I bid for $600 since it is an international flight and promptly told $400 was the limit. i was very surprised to get such a low offer. I went ahead and put in $400 because I have the time to wait and we will see what happens. There are other flights that afternoon but no non-stops, routing through DTW or LHR and getting in several hours later.
What are the odds of holding out for more than $400...and getting a FC seat on the transatlantic leg? Am currently in Economy Comfort. I've gotten $400 for domestic bumps, sure seems low for international travel.
Just checked in for the night flight to AMS tomorrow and got the "volunteers needed" prompt. I bid for $600 since it is an international flight and promptly told $400 was the limit. i was very surprised to get such a low offer. I went ahead and put in $400 because I have the time to wait and we will see what happens. There are other flights that afternoon but no non-stops, routing through DTW or LHR and getting in several hours later.
What are the odds of holding out for more than $400...and getting a FC seat on the transatlantic leg? Am currently in Economy Comfort. I've gotten $400 for domestic bumps, sure seems low for international travel.
Oct 5, 2013 | 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by suvayanr
I got a seat request for a J class ticket. I really should have checked to get a seat assigned or gotten a different routing. I suppose it's not worth asking for any other compensation?
If you were in paid J and were told you'd be in F on those new legs it is absolutely worth a complaint.
Originally Posted by suvayanr
I got a seat request for a J class ticket. I really should have checked to get a seat assigned or gotten a different routing. I suppose it's not worth asking for any other compensation?
If you were in paid J and were told you'd be in F on those new legs it is absolutely worth a complaint.
Oct 6, 2013 | 12:24 am
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Originally Posted by HongKonger
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Originally Posted by suvayanr
I got a seat request for a J class ticket. I really should have checked to get a seat assigned or gotten a different routing. I suppose it's not worth asking for any other compensation?
If you were in paid J and were told you'd be in F on those new legs it is absolutely worth a complaint.
No I meant that I was given a ticket for full J by the GA as part of the VDB agreement. I told him I wanted to make up the miles and was tired and wanted to be up front so he agreed to rebook the ticket in full J. Was on a K fare originally
Originally Posted by HongKonger
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Originally Posted by suvayanr
I got a seat request for a J class ticket. I really should have checked to get a seat assigned or gotten a different routing. I suppose it's not worth asking for any other compensation?
If you were in paid J and were told you'd be in F on those new legs it is absolutely worth a complaint.
No I meant that I was given a ticket for full J by the GA as part of the VDB agreement. I told him I wanted to make up the miles and was tired and wanted to be up front so he agreed to rebook the ticket in full J. Was on a K fare originally
AFAIK you can't negotiate for a particular fare code or extra MQMs during a VDB/IROPS so you aren't entitled to any. But here's a question, why not? I bet lots of pax would give up their $400 for 5,000 MQMs. DL could save a ton of money.
Oct 6, 2013 | 2:10 am
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Once, I had to book a very last minute ticket, and I bought an A fare. This was T-50 or so. The GA had already cleared the upgrade list, so tried to give me a Y seat. I wasn't happy.
Oct 6, 2013 | 4:59 am
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Aha. This suggests that the GA for your new flight cleared the UG list too early—hence the agent had space to book you into J but there were no seats. As someone who sometimes check in late (but legally so) for flights, this always annoys me, and I think is worth a complaint in and of itself.
Once, I had to book a very last minute ticket, and I bought an A fare. This was T-50 or so. The GA had already cleared the upgrade list, so tried to give me a Y seat. I wasn't happy.
Once, I had to book a very last minute ticket, and I bought an A fare. This was T-50 or so. The GA had already cleared the upgrade list, so tried to give me a Y seat. I wasn't happy.