Is this SDC possible?
Jun 19, 2015 | 11:04 am
#1
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Is this SDC possible?
I'm pretty sure it is I just want to confirm. I've spent some time reading the rules regarding SDC on Delta.
I have a award flight: TPA-LAX-SFO-HNL booked in First (R) and want to do a SDC to TPA-ATL-HNL to take advantage of the better plane and less stops.
The TPA-ATL-HNL is also First (RS) class and based on Delta's SDC policy for first class tickets "If you have a premium cabin fare, -- including Delta One, First and Business Class -- you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in the premium cabin"
This should be no problem right? I think the only hangup I had was what first (RS) was but I guess its irrelevant because its the same cabin, just a different fare type.
I have a award flight: TPA-LAX-SFO-HNL booked in First (R) and want to do a SDC to TPA-ATL-HNL to take advantage of the better plane and less stops.
The TPA-ATL-HNL is also First (RS) class and based on Delta's SDC policy for first class tickets "If you have a premium cabin fare, -- including Delta One, First and Business Class -- you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in the premium cabin"
This should be no problem right? I think the only hangup I had was what first (RS) was but I guess its irrelevant because its the same cabin, just a different fare type.
Jun 19, 2015 | 11:08 am
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I'm pretty sure it is I just want to confirm. I've spent some time reading the rules regarding SDC on Delta.
I have a award flight: TPA-LAX-SFO-HNL booked in First (R) and want to do a SDC to TPA-ATL-HNL to take advantage of the better plane and less stops.
The TPA-ATL-HNL is also First (RS) class and based on Delta's SDC policy for first class tickets "If you have a premium cabin fare, -- including Delta One, First and Business Class -- you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in the premium cabin"
This should be no problem right? I think the only hangup I had was what first (RS) was but I guess its irrelevant because its the same cabin, just a different fare type.
I have a award flight: TPA-LAX-SFO-HNL booked in First (R) and want to do a SDC to TPA-ATL-HNL to take advantage of the better plane and less stops.
The TPA-ATL-HNL is also First (RS) class and based on Delta's SDC policy for first class tickets "If you have a premium cabin fare, -- including Delta One, First and Business Class -- you may make a same-day confirmed change as long as a seat is available in the premium cabin"
This should be no problem right? I think the only hangup I had was what first (RS) was but I guess its irrelevant because its the same cabin, just a different fare type.
Call exactly 24 hours before departure of your original flight and they will make the change for you. SDC costs $50 for general members and FOs. The fee is waived for GM/PM/DM.
Jun 19, 2015 | 11:40 am
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Neither, actually. ATL-HNL has lie-flat seats (either a 747, or A330), but the service is the same as you would find on a 1400+ mile domestic first class flight. The fare is coded for domestic F.
Apparently you do get Westin bedding, which is a huge plus, but the food won't be Delta One.
Apparently you do get Westin bedding, which is a huge plus, but the food won't be Delta One.
Jun 19, 2015 | 12:44 pm
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OP is allowed to make the change.
Jun 19, 2015 | 12:54 pm
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It should be allowed if there is a seat available and it is a valid routing (and if it is an option to book it as a new ticket, then it should be valid). I believe Delta charges more miles for the ATL-HNL routing due to the lie-flat seats, but with an SDC that is irrelevant... you just need space available in F.
Jun 19, 2015 | 12:57 pm
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Pathetic food for a 9 hour flight ATL-HNL-ATL. Domestic food and service, but yes, you do get the "Bedding".
Jun 19, 2015 | 1:40 pm
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Actually I wonder if this route also got the improved domestic F meals that I've seen around on other flights.
Jun 19, 2015 | 2:22 pm
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Jun 19, 2015 | 2:31 pm
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As long as a seat in F is available, you are not changing origin/destination/co-terminal, and you are not trying to change from a connection to a nonstop, the seat is yours.
Call exactly 24 hours before departure of your original flight and they will make the change for you. SDC costs $50 for general members and FOs. The fee is waived for GM/PM/DM.
Call exactly 24 hours before departure of your original flight and they will make the change for you. SDC costs $50 for general members and FOs. The fee is waived for GM/PM/DM.