Surprisingly Good Silver Medallion Experience
Jan 17, 2019, 9:32 am
#46
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SEA, NW/DL 1.6Million Miler
Programs: DL 1MM Annual Silver,AS 100K 22-24, AS 75K 15-21
Posts: 4,278
Delta is a great airline. Medallion status isn't necessary to get great service, as the people who work for Delta sure help me feel good and appreciated. The only caveat are the "bean counter" in the corporate level. These "bean counters" control the seat pitch, fare structures, how we earn frequent flyer miles, upgrades, among others. Lately, they have been lowering industry standards as Delta has introduced frequent flyer miles revised earn rates, medallian MQD threshholds, basic economy, checked bag luggage allowance among others.
I recognize that "bean counters" are keeping the airline viable and serving the needs of investors, and for that, I am grateful. With that said, their decisions can be industry leading and often setting the standard lower in the never ending spiral downward. Delta today is definitely not what it was decades ago.
Jiburi
I recognize that "bean counters" are keeping the airline viable and serving the needs of investors, and for that, I am grateful. With that said, their decisions can be industry leading and often setting the standard lower in the never ending spiral downward. Delta today is definitely not what it was decades ago.
Jiburi
Jan 24, 2019, 12:05 pm
#47
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
I was Silver Medallion from January, 2010 to January, 2014 and again from December, 2014 until January, 2018 and my experiences echo yours. I used to get upgraded to First Class about 25% of the time (usually on short Delta Connection flights) and Comfort Plus 75-80% of the time. Even when I didn't get upgraded my experiences echoed the OP: Delta is a pleasant airline to fly. The vast majority o flight attendants and gate agents are friendly and polite and provide good service.
I will tell the OP that if there's any way he can move up the ranks, it only gets better with each rung you climb and all of a sudden you'll feel that while FO was decent, GM is good and PM is very good (and I presume but do not know that DM is great)
I will tell the OP that if there's any way he can move up the ranks, it only gets better with each rung you climb and all of a sudden you'll feel that while FO was decent, GM is good and PM is very good (and I presume but do not know that DM is great)
Jan 27, 2019, 9:40 am
#48
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,895
Heard today in Delta One to LAX:
”Good morning Mr. Adelphos, my name is Cici, welcome aboard and thank you for being a Silver Medallion!”
The upgrade list for this flight is 50 long, though. Gotta strive for Gold or maybe Platinum this year.
”Good morning Mr. Adelphos, my name is Cici, welcome aboard and thank you for being a Silver Medallion!”
The upgrade list for this flight is 50 long, though. Gotta strive for Gold or maybe Platinum this year.
Jan 27, 2019, 12:07 pm
#49
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MCO
Programs: DL PM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 4,323
So instead of being #50 on the UG list, you will be proud of being #30 or so?
Jan 27, 2019, 4:00 pm
#50
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,895
Jan 27, 2019, 4:07 pm
#51
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: MSN
Programs: Delta DM, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,987
Life as a Gold isn't half bad as long as you avoid ATL. I worked for a company in ANC and went there monthly between 2011-2014, with Gold status. I was upgraded ~60% of the time on MSP<>ANC and that's a wonderful upgrade because it's not a short flight.