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TTT Jun 30, 2017 10:22 am


Originally Posted by DHG(Th) (Post 28504717)
Route: HSV-ATL-BGI
Fare: C+
Status: PM
What Happened: Three hour ten minutes delay at HSV (DL155) due to mechanical issues. We were put on the next flight (DL591), also delayed. We had a CNX to the once a week departure to BGI (Sat only). Baggage ended up not being moved to new flt and we were told DL had no interline agreement with any other carriers that flew to BGI. Spouses bags arrived late Sunday night. My bag went the opposite direction to YYZ and sat for 31+ hours. It was delivered late Monday night. 3 days of missed vacation
Compensation: 2,500 later than 20 mins miles. Nothing else from delayed bag office. Offer of some SkyPeso's but not enough.

Keep pushing back. Also be sure to read the International CoC for any contractual requirements re delays and baggage delays.

DHG(Th) Jun 30, 2017 10:48 am

Thanks
 
For a very reasonable response, unlike many SA posters on this board.

ekozie Jun 30, 2017 11:11 am


Originally Posted by DHG(Th) (Post 28504877)
For a very reasonable response, unlike many SA posters on this board.

TBH, this post was straightforward and factual, the other thread got carried away with emotion.

The Situation Jun 30, 2017 11:39 am


Originally Posted by Sjondorn (Post 28443614)
SFO-JFK, LAX-JFK, SFO-BOS and LAX-DCA are sold as D1 (you get D1 service / sky club access). It's not like you've got luck that there are D1 seats on a FC route. Vouchers were just offered (don't know exactly where they come from) - but I'm very happy with them :)



FYI, if you read the full fare rules, there are equipment surcharges for aircraft equipped with lie-flat seats. If you pay for F on a domestic flight equipped with lie-flats, you would be entitled to a refund of that surcharge ranging from $75-$150.

Aragonese Jun 30, 2017 4:19 pm


Originally Posted by flyerslc (Post 28502585)
Sadomasochism. JK. SkyMiles. Although some would argue that participating in SM is a form of SM.

Oh haha, gotcha. No I didn't really specify, just assumed they'd offer Delta since that's who I was calling. The equivalent fare diff would have been 37.5k FB. Arguable whether that's more valuable than 40k SM, and there's such incrementally easy access to FB with TYP and UR. Good to know for the future though.

Duke787 Jun 30, 2017 6:38 pm

Nice captain on DL 4115 tonight (RDU - LGA). We had the standard LGA delays plus a bit more because of winds delaying us about 2 hours on departure (but only an hour on arrival because of the padded LGA times).

Gave the whole plane comp alcohol which was a nice and welcome way to apologize for delays outside of anyone's control.

Sjondorn Jul 1, 2017 1:37 pm


Originally Posted by The Situation (Post 28505060)
FYI, if you read the full fare rules, there are equipment surcharges for aircraft equipped with lie-flat seats. If you pay for F on a domestic flight equipped with lie-flats, you would be entitled to a refund of that surcharge ranging from $75-$150.

Oh, I didn't know. Which means that I have another refund coming, since I got a swap for F with lie-flat to F with regular recliner for one of my legs to Hawaii due to schedule change.

flyerCO Jul 1, 2017 3:26 pm


Originally Posted by Sjondorn (Post 28508741)
Oh, I didn't know. Which means that I have another refund coming, since I got a swap for F with lie-flat to F with regular recliner for one of my legs to Hawaii due to schedule change.

The CoC is clear that you're not guaranteed type of aircraft/seat.

OHDL1 Jul 1, 2017 3:40 pm


Originally Posted by DHG(Th) (Post 28504717)
Route: HSV-ATL-BGI
Fare: C+
Status: PM
What Happened: Three hour ten minutes delay at HSV (DL155) due to mechanical issues. We were put on the next flight (DL591), also delayed. We had a CNX to the once a week departure to BGI (Sat only). Baggage ended up not being moved to new flt and we were told DL had no interline agreement with any other carriers that flew to BGI. Spouses bags arrived late Sunday night. My bag went the opposite direction to YYZ and sat for 31+ hours. It was delivered late Monday night. 3 days of missed vacation
Compensation: 2,500 later than 20 mins miles. Nothing else from delayed bag office. Offer of some SkyPeso's but not enough.

Of course, that was due to the missing SPF 50 shirts.....

pharmawalk Jul 1, 2017 10:12 pm


Originally Posted by OHDL1 (Post 28509103)
Of course, that was due to the missing SPF 50 shirts.....

Be Nice! LOL. The OP of the 50spf contacted me via PM - seemed like a nice person.

skifam Jul 2, 2017 1:16 pm

Volunteered for a bump when checking in for RNO-MCO Friday. Received a phone call from Delta offering $500 each to rebook Saturday. They were trying to lighten the plane due to heat. Tried to get more for lodging but she would not budge. Took it as we have an Alaska trip planned.

FSUnole03 Jul 2, 2017 2:10 pm


Originally Posted by flyerCO (Post 28509046)
The CoC is clear that you're not guaranteed type of aircraft/seat.

Might not be guaranteed type of aircraft, but def due a refund if charged equipment surcharge for flat beds.

flyerCO Jul 2, 2017 2:28 pm


Originally Posted by FSUnole03 (Post 28511926)
Might not be guaranteed type of aircraft, but def due a refund if charged equipment surcharge for flat beds.

Actually no. They can refund the whole ticket and you purchase at then going rates. Nothing requires them to refund just the YQ.

Sjondorn Jul 3, 2017 12:20 am


Originally Posted by flyerCO (Post 28511993)
Actually no. They can refund the whole ticket and you purchase at then going rates. Nothing requires them to refund just the YQ.

If you look up LAX-HNL in F, you'll see the flight with flat beds being $100 more expensive for the same fare type than other flights. I guess if that's the case, you probably can get that back.

Anyway thinking about it again, I'll probably just leave this one, since I just got extra $1000 in vouchers from D1 -> FC on a redeye, which cover this well enough as well.

flyerCO Jul 3, 2017 12:43 am


Originally Posted by Sjondorn (Post 28513488)
If you look up LAX-HNL in F, you'll see the flight with flat beds being $100 more expensive for the same fare type than other flights. I guess if that's the case, you probably can get that back.

Anyway thinking about it again, I'll probably just leave this one, since I just got extra $1000 in vouchers from D1 -> FC on a redeye, which cover this well enough as well.

I understand the YQ eith D1 equipped flights. Just pointing out they don't have to refund it and keep you at same base fare. They can simply refund the whole ticket, leaving you to pay then available rates. May be worth it, may not be.


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