50+ Diamonds onboard
Jan 9, 2018, 7:55 am
#46
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 610
We're wandering a bit off topic, but as a DM I've never seen close to a good deal in FCM. Everything has been 300+ for my flights, most of which aren't that long. I had a $1050 buy up offer for MSP-SLC-HNL recently.... Yeah no thanks after paying $1200 for a Y seat
Jan 9, 2018, 8:33 am
#47
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt LT DM, Wyndham DM, Hertz PC, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,038
Im thrilled about the waiver going up to 250K, it made no sense! Funny how everyone wants free Diamond status AND all the perks of the program to work. It was funny how pissed off Rene was at Renes points. I did not picture him as one that needed the waiver but I guess so. Im glad airlines are getting rid of the gamers...just wish they did not de-value the miles.
Jan 9, 2018, 11:36 am
#48
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: VPS, previously SEA and PIT
Programs: DL Diamond/1MM, Hilton Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 1,200
Jan 9, 2018, 12:24 pm
#49
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: DL DM, UA Gold, Alaska MVP, Bonvoy (lol) Ambassador
Posts: 2,994
Uggh. Why can't I get offers like that? I'm with @tvtd...only get exorbitant one-leg offers like IAD-ATL for $250. This week I have $280 VPS-BWI. What a deal!
Jan 9, 2018, 1:15 pm
#50
Join Date: Dec 2017
Programs: DL DM, UA, AA
Posts: 85
Uggh. Why can't I get offers like that? I'm with @tvtd...only get exorbitant one-leg offers like IAD-ATL for $250. This week I have $280 VPS-BWI. What a deal!
Jan 9, 2018, 1:26 pm
#51
Used to be 'roachjl'
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: DL Platinum, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 322
Because your profile fits those that Delta sees as paying full / higher fare price for F. They will save the cheaper fares for more cost conscious travelers. It's the same as segmenting fares - the only benefit now is they can restrict who can buy those fares because you provide a FF#.
Jan 9, 2018, 1:32 pm
#52
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: DL DM, UA Gold, Alaska MVP, Bonvoy (lol) Ambassador
Posts: 2,994
I have not tried but it is likely that it would change the options. It is possible that they may cross-check against your secure flight information as this is "mostly" unique (99%+ - which is more than good enough for sales analytics).
Jan 9, 2018, 1:51 pm
#53
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Rapid Rewards, AAdvantage, SkyMiles
Posts: 2,931
Jan 9, 2018, 1:52 pm
#54
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MIA
Programs: Delta 1 Million Miler, Delta DM, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 241
Essentially you have to outright buy first class on these flights if you want to sit in the forward cabin.
Jan 9, 2018, 1:58 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: MIA
Programs: Delta 1 Million Miler, Delta DM, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 241
During the recent ATL electrical outage, I was rerouted to my destination on UA, where I have zero status. I did the same thing and paid a relatively small amount to move from a back of the bus middle seat to a first class seat. Tons of UA elites were skipped over as I immediately went to the front of the line. Cash is going to be rule of the road going forward.
Jan 9, 2018, 2:06 pm
#56
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MEM
Programs: Starbucks Green Card
Posts: 5,431
FWIW, the flight OP was discussing is a 777.
Jan 9, 2018, 6:04 pm
#58
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ATL
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt LT DM, Wyndham DM, Hertz PC, HH Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,038
Uggh. Why can't I get offers like that? I'm with @tvtd...only get exorbitant one-leg offers like IAD-ATL for $250. This week I have $280 VPS-BWI. What a deal!
Jan 9, 2018, 6:40 pm
#59
Join Date: Feb 2017
Programs: DL DM, UA Gold, Alaska MVP, Bonvoy (lol) Ambassador
Posts: 2,994
Yes, and this is the most frustrating thing about FCM. I understand why they do it (they run a business after all) but it is effectively a form of punishment for their loyal customers. If more people knew they were doing it, I'd hope that there would be uproar about it.