No Delta, my bag is NOT for free advertising - SEA
Mar 25, 2014, 11:45 am
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And it could add no time to luggage handling. maybe they are placed on the belt and then a tag added while it is on the belt, so no time added. or maybe they did line up the bags along the runaway and had a senior citizen add each tag one by one, and then after 35 minutes, the bags were rushed.
Actually, no big deal, but interesting topic. And I haven't heard the credit card pitches on the planes lately. Once in a while, yes. Probably 1% of the FAs really push them and the other 99% don't. So, with 5 FAs on a flight, might get the pitch 5% of the time. I know, some will say that it happens on every flight, and maybe I am lucky, but advertising is everywhere.
TV program - 60 minutes - less 17 mintues of ads = 43 minutes, then they have the station logo on the right hand corner of the program. Then there is product placment during the show, then there are teasers that cover 20% of the program advertising what's on next week or there new show coming in 2 weeks.
Take the tag off the bag, go home, relax. Fly next week, get another tag, take off bag, go home, relax, repeat.
Actually, no big deal, but interesting topic. And I haven't heard the credit card pitches on the planes lately. Once in a while, yes. Probably 1% of the FAs really push them and the other 99% don't. So, with 5 FAs on a flight, might get the pitch 5% of the time. I know, some will say that it happens on every flight, and maybe I am lucky, but advertising is everywhere.
TV program - 60 minutes - less 17 mintues of ads = 43 minutes, then they have the station logo on the right hand corner of the program. Then there is product placment during the show, then there are teasers that cover 20% of the program advertising what's on next week or there new show coming in 2 weeks.
Take the tag off the bag, go home, relax. Fly next week, get another tag, take off bag, go home, relax, repeat.
From an advertising standpoint, I think what's a bit different here is someone attaching an advertisement to one's physical personal belongings. To use one of your examples, would you like someone tagging your Jockey underwear in the locker room?
Mar 25, 2014, 11:48 am
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Mar 25, 2014, 11:50 am
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Next thing you know, bloggers will start going to baggage carousels and handing out referral links.
Mar 25, 2014, 12:23 pm
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wow, you had a great point to make, ranted for that long, and never got to the great point.
you mentioned everything else, but never got to the fact that it took 40 minutes to deliver the bag. you were really really irritated because the bag was slow, and the apparent reason why was obnoxious. and you ranted about everything but that......
you mentioned everything else, but never got to the fact that it took 40 minutes to deliver the bag. you were really really irritated because the bag was slow, and the apparent reason why was obnoxious. and you ranted about everything but that......
Mar 25, 2014, 12:44 pm
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I had an oversize bag and the tag was already on it when the ramper delivered it to the oversize door. I'm guessing the tags go on as the bags are scanned.
Mar 25, 2014, 12:47 pm
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Wow, a lot of interesting replies, and not all that I agree with, but that's OK.
A few follow up items:
Yes, the LONG wait for bags at KSEA is ridiculous! But, somewhat expected as Delta climbs higher on an inverted ladder.
The tag is posted on a previous post in this thread for that guy who was insistent on seeing the offending tag.
Is it a big deal all on its own? That's open for debate. It is annoying, and not appreciated, but just annoying. I fall on the "not cool man" side as it was tagged on my personal bag, has a bar-code (baggage system confusion? Maybe, maybe not). I don't want anything other than the checked bag tag and the little yellow and black bar that says I shouldn't be waiting too long for my bag.
For those who say it's just DYKWIA complaining, and I'm bitter about not getting a "free upgrade". Let's be very clear, there is NO free lunch. I pay with selecting flights on Delta vs. AK to get the upgrade. I invest time and money in choosing DAL, even though it is not always the cheapest or most convenient. So yeah, I'm going to complain. You are on a Flyer talk board... IT'S 96% of the POSTS!!! Get over it yourself!
The real lesson here is that Delta continues to piss off passengers of all spend levels. With AA/US combining into a service blackhole for at least 3 years as they merge the two airlines, and UA still run by Jeffy, what incentive do they have to turn it around? NONE.
I'm a DM, 155,000 MQM's last year, (All domestic hard miles), tickets typically purchased only 2 weeks in advance ($$), AMEX Reserve, and a part of every partner program they have... I'm putting money in the pot so to speak.
And after having sent in emails, facebook posts, Twitter messages, and every other method the DM desk says they listen too, I only get copy-paste or slightly modified stock corporate message responses. I'm done with it. If UA offers a DM match, I'm taking it. Even if it means I'm rolling back in a few areas, I am entirely sick of the path that Mr. Anderson and his crew have this airline on, and the only way to get it noticed is to vote with my wallet. I encourage all of those who care about competition to do the same, and be very clear about the intent of your actions!
A few follow up items:
Yes, the LONG wait for bags at KSEA is ridiculous! But, somewhat expected as Delta climbs higher on an inverted ladder.
The tag is posted on a previous post in this thread for that guy who was insistent on seeing the offending tag.
Is it a big deal all on its own? That's open for debate. It is annoying, and not appreciated, but just annoying. I fall on the "not cool man" side as it was tagged on my personal bag, has a bar-code (baggage system confusion? Maybe, maybe not). I don't want anything other than the checked bag tag and the little yellow and black bar that says I shouldn't be waiting too long for my bag.
For those who say it's just DYKWIA complaining, and I'm bitter about not getting a "free upgrade". Let's be very clear, there is NO free lunch. I pay with selecting flights on Delta vs. AK to get the upgrade. I invest time and money in choosing DAL, even though it is not always the cheapest or most convenient. So yeah, I'm going to complain. You are on a Flyer talk board... IT'S 96% of the POSTS!!! Get over it yourself!
The real lesson here is that Delta continues to piss off passengers of all spend levels. With AA/US combining into a service blackhole for at least 3 years as they merge the two airlines, and UA still run by Jeffy, what incentive do they have to turn it around? NONE.
I'm a DM, 155,000 MQM's last year, (All domestic hard miles), tickets typically purchased only 2 weeks in advance ($$), AMEX Reserve, and a part of every partner program they have... I'm putting money in the pot so to speak.
And after having sent in emails, facebook posts, Twitter messages, and every other method the DM desk says they listen too, I only get copy-paste or slightly modified stock corporate message responses. I'm done with it. If UA offers a DM match, I'm taking it. Even if it means I'm rolling back in a few areas, I am entirely sick of the path that Mr. Anderson and his crew have this airline on, and the only way to get it noticed is to vote with my wallet. I encourage all of those who care about competition to do the same, and be very clear about the intent of your actions!
Mar 25, 2014, 12:50 pm
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But now people in the lounge are staring.
Mar 25, 2014, 1:18 pm
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Wow, a lot of interesting replies, and not all that I agree with, but that's OK.
A few follow up items:
Yes, the LONG wait for bags at KSEA is ridiculous! But, somewhat expected as Delta climbs higher on an inverted ladder.
The tag is posted on a previous post in this thread for that guy who was insistent on seeing the offending tag.
Is it a big deal all on its own? That's open for debate. It is annoying, and not appreciated, but just annoying. I fall on the "not cool man" side as it was tagged on my personal bag, has a bar-code (baggage system confusion? Maybe, maybe not). I don't want anything other than the checked bag tag and the little yellow and black bar that says I shouldn't be waiting too long for my bag.
For those who say it's just DYKWIA complaining, and I'm bitter about not getting a "free upgrade". Let's be very clear, there is NO free lunch. I pay with selecting flights on Delta vs. AK to get the upgrade. I invest time and money in choosing DAL, even though it is not always the cheapest or most convenient. So yeah, I'm going to complain. You are on a Flyer talk board... IT'S 96% of the POSTS!!! Get over it yourself!
The real lesson here is that Delta continues to piss off passengers of all spend levels. With AA/US combining into a service blackhole for at least 3 years as they merge the two airlines, and UA still run by Jeffy, what incentive do they have to turn it around? NONE.
I'm a DM, 155,000 MQM's last year, (All domestic hard miles), tickets typically purchased only 2 weeks in advance ($$), AMEX Reserve, and a part of every partner program they have... I'm putting money in the pot so to speak.
And after having sent in emails, facebook posts, Twitter messages, and every other method the DM desk says they listen too, I only get copy-paste or slightly modified stock corporate message responses. I'm done with it. If UA offers a DM match, I'm taking it. Even if it means I'm rolling back in a few areas, I am entirely sick of the path that Mr. Anderson and his crew have this airline on, and the only way to get it noticed is to vote with my wallet. I encourage all of those who care about competition to do the same, and be very clear about the intent of your actions!
A few follow up items:
Yes, the LONG wait for bags at KSEA is ridiculous! But, somewhat expected as Delta climbs higher on an inverted ladder.
The tag is posted on a previous post in this thread for that guy who was insistent on seeing the offending tag.
Is it a big deal all on its own? That's open for debate. It is annoying, and not appreciated, but just annoying. I fall on the "not cool man" side as it was tagged on my personal bag, has a bar-code (baggage system confusion? Maybe, maybe not). I don't want anything other than the checked bag tag and the little yellow and black bar that says I shouldn't be waiting too long for my bag.
For those who say it's just DYKWIA complaining, and I'm bitter about not getting a "free upgrade". Let's be very clear, there is NO free lunch. I pay with selecting flights on Delta vs. AK to get the upgrade. I invest time and money in choosing DAL, even though it is not always the cheapest or most convenient. So yeah, I'm going to complain. You are on a Flyer talk board... IT'S 96% of the POSTS!!! Get over it yourself!
The real lesson here is that Delta continues to piss off passengers of all spend levels. With AA/US combining into a service blackhole for at least 3 years as they merge the two airlines, and UA still run by Jeffy, what incentive do they have to turn it around? NONE.
I'm a DM, 155,000 MQM's last year, (All domestic hard miles), tickets typically purchased only 2 weeks in advance ($$), AMEX Reserve, and a part of every partner program they have... I'm putting money in the pot so to speak.
And after having sent in emails, facebook posts, Twitter messages, and every other method the DM desk says they listen too, I only get copy-paste or slightly modified stock corporate message responses. I'm done with it. If UA offers a DM match, I'm taking it. Even if it means I'm rolling back in a few areas, I am entirely sick of the path that Mr. Anderson and his crew have this airline on, and the only way to get it noticed is to vote with my wallet. I encourage all of those who care about competition to do the same, and be very clear about the intent of your actions!
Mar 25, 2014, 1:25 pm
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Mar 25, 2014, 1:33 pm
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