Any other DM's waiting to choose Choice Benefits to select new options?
Feb 1, 2014, 1:13 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Center City, MN
Programs: DL Diamond, MM, Hilton, Marriott, Priority Club, etc
Posts: 436
I fly virtually all my miles internationally these days. I'm selecting GU and my boss has a clear understanding that I will do whetever I can do to find opportunites to use them including midweek and odd time departures but, IF THERE IS NO AVAILABLE INVENTORY, I will buy BE.
I have the lowest of expectations that I will use any of the GU certificates and Delta will win - except for when their competitors have better prices and options for their equivalents to BE.
My expectations are not great
I have the lowest of expectations that I will use any of the GU certificates and Delta will win - except for when their competitors have better prices and options for their equivalents to BE.
My expectations are not great
Feb 1, 2014, 2:21 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
I also would have done this year's choice benefits differently if I had know about the GMUs.
Feb 1, 2014, 6:37 pm
#18
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
Under: GLOBAL UPGRADE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Item #10:
Airport Standby: If an upgrade for the SkyMiles member and companion (if applicable) is not confirmed from the reservation waitlist at least three hours prior to departure, then the SkyMiles member and companion may request to be placed on the Airport Standby List, provided that request is made no less than 60 minutes prior to flight departure. Passengers on the Airport Standby List will be accommodated according to Delta's priority rules, which Delta reserves the right to change at any time. Airport standby is not available on Air France or KLM operated flights as well as Delta operated flights originating from AMS, BOM and CDG.
Item #10:
Airport Standby: If an upgrade for the SkyMiles member and companion (if applicable) is not confirmed from the reservation waitlist at least three hours prior to departure, then the SkyMiles member and companion may request to be placed on the Airport Standby List, provided that request is made no less than 60 minutes prior to flight departure. Passengers on the Airport Standby List will be accommodated according to Delta's priority rules, which Delta reserves the right to change at any time. Airport standby is not available on Air France or KLM operated flights as well as Delta operated flights originating from AMS, BOM and CDG.
Feb 1, 2014, 7:03 pm
#19
In memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PIT
Programs: DM life is over 2MM PM now & NW MillionAir Wyndham Rewards Plat -Hotels.com Silver -Accor Silver
Posts: 15,408
Feb 1, 2014, 7:07 pm
#20
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,417
Feb 1, 2014, 9:40 pm
#21
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
T&C say for 2014 CB, I can select til 2015. If DL takes them away I will be furious. I doubt they will though.
Feb 1, 2014, 11:19 pm
#22
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SAN
Programs: DL Diamond 2MM, Emirates Silver
Posts: 34
I am waiting to select 2014 Diamond and Platinum benefits. Have to book trips to Europe and Africa in mid and late year. Hopefully Ill be able to use the upgrades on international flights.
Feb 2, 2014, 1:47 am
#24
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,172
So, perhaps, instead of FIXING the problem, they just decided to eliminate the airport standby list. Not exactly the best solution, but I guess, it's a solution.
(we can't really complain about not clearing on the airport standby list with an upgrade instrument, if the "feature" is no longer available)