How many bag/brag tags is too many?
Feb 9, 2018, 11:56 am
#46
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I have one on my computer bag, which is on the large side, so a couple of times when overheard space was tight in FC, the FA offered to stow it in the closet rather than make me stuff it under the seat. Other than that, I haven't experienced any other benefit to having it on my bags.
It has happened to me several times when I have had a tight connection and have not been able to board with Premium. The Diamond tag has caught FAs attention, especially when I am in Comfort+. Just gets a little extra TLC.
Also, the 1 Million Miler designation has lead to some fun conversations. I've been asked a few times how long it took me, mostly domestic or international, etc. I am not usually a conversation initiator, but I will engage if spoken to.
Feb 9, 2018, 12:06 pm
#47
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Did the guy have long hair and glasses? I sat beside a guy once on a DTW/MIA flight that had a bag that looked like this one and he had a bunch of Diamond tags on it (I figured he would be a real DYKWIA type but he was actually really friendly to both me and the FA)
I saw him a few months later on an LAX/DTW flight. They pulled a few people from coach up to first and he must have been on a higher fare ticket because I was pretty low down on the list and he had the same bag. I only remembered him because of the bag full of diamond tags.
I saw him a few months later on an LAX/DTW flight. They pulled a few people from coach up to first and he must have been on a higher fare ticket because I was pretty low down on the list and he had the same bag. I only remembered him because of the bag full of diamond tags.
Feb 9, 2018, 12:18 pm
#48
Join Date: May 2002
Location: STL
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But we can let everyone mock those who dare attach a bag tag because some think it's a status symbol. While they're humbly carrying a $700 Tumi bag with their initials on it.
Feb 9, 2018, 12:39 pm
#49
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DTW
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I was traveling with my Royal Medallion tag on my backpack/computer bag until a couple of years ago. Started having shoulder problems from the weight, switched to a rolling computer bag, and just used the tag that was on the new bag. Royal Medallion is still on the backpack, I just don't use it for travel these days.
Met a lot of people who didn't realize Delta had a different frequent flyer program pre-1995.
Met a lot of people who didn't realize Delta had a different frequent flyer program pre-1995.
Feb 9, 2018, 1:05 pm
#50
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: DL PM, MM; Marriott Plat
Posts: 458
[QUOTE=Cory6188;29397614They don't even have your SM on them anymore, so they're useless as far as actual identification goes,[/QUOTE]
I got a label maker and used it to put my SM# on the tags. They have held up pretty well so far and can be used to identify the owner if I lose them. Cheap, simple hack to make them useful again.
I got a label maker and used it to put my SM# on the tags. They have held up pretty well so far and can be used to identify the owner if I lose them. Cheap, simple hack to make them useful again.
Feb 9, 2018, 1:19 pm
#51
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Northern Minnesota, US
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I think that you should use all of the tags that you have ever earned, like I think Super Bowl champions should have to wear all of the rings that they have been awarded ... lets see Tom Brady throw wearing 5 of those huge rings.
Feb 9, 2018, 1:29 pm
#53
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I just went through my desk and found all of mine, the problem is they don't fit on the cable ring I have on my backpack. For the old plastic ones I can flex it a bit and get them on there, but the diamond ones are not going on. I guess I could use the cable delta sends but I just opened that package and it's an obviously crappier cable.
Anyway, I found a bunch of old platinum and gold tags, and I found my old silver membership cards but I couldn't find any silver tags.
I could just get a hole punch and add all my hotel and grocery store cards on there as well I suppose.
Anyway, I found a bunch of old platinum and gold tags, and I found my old silver membership cards but I couldn't find any silver tags.
I could just get a hole punch and add all my hotel and grocery store cards on there as well I suppose.
Feb 9, 2018, 1:37 pm
#54
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Feb 9, 2018, 2:03 pm
#56
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Feb 9, 2018, 2:32 pm
#59
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THIS
It has happened to me several times when I have had a tight connection and have not been able to board with Premium. The Diamond tag has caught FAs attention, especially when I am in Comfort+. Just gets a little extra TLC.
Also, the 1 Million Miler designation has lead to some fun conversations. I've been asked a few times how long it took me, mostly domestic or international, etc. I am not usually a conversation initiator, but I will engage if spoken to.
It has happened to me several times when I have had a tight connection and have not been able to board with Premium. The Diamond tag has caught FAs attention, especially when I am in Comfort+. Just gets a little extra TLC.
Also, the 1 Million Miler designation has lead to some fun conversations. I've been asked a few times how long it took me, mostly domestic or international, etc. I am not usually a conversation initiator, but I will engage if spoken to.
Though I guess since I dropped down to PM on 1 February I should probably go take the tags off and put the PM ones back on.
