Reclaim My Status - Consolidated Threads
#18
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: SkyMiles 2018 PM, 2019 PM, 2020 PM, 2021 PM, 2022 PM, 2023 PM...
Posts: 314
I'm all for it. I want to take some credit for convincing them to do this because I sent multiple emails about how the government shutdown impacted my travel (use of benefits).
But I'm not sure when the best time to apply this will be. I should get Platinum this year anyway. I like seeing everyone's commentary.
But I'm not sure when the best time to apply this will be. I should get Platinum this year anyway. I like seeing everyone's commentary.
#19
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM. 1MM
Posts: 2,045
I'm all for it. I want to take some credit for convincing them to do this because I sent multiple emails about how the government shutdown impacted my travel (use of benefits).
But I'm not sure when the best time to apply this will be. I should get Platinum this year anyway. I like seeing everyone's commentary.
But I'm not sure when the best time to apply this will be. I should get Platinum this year anyway. I like seeing everyone's commentary.
I think it's a smart business move on Delta's part. As I would not qualify for any status reclaim (and don't need it now anyway) I'm not thrilled about more PM's to compete with for upgrades. But if the shoe were on my foot i would indeed appreciate this benefit from Delta.
#20
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL PM, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 8,414
#21
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond 1.7MM, Starlux Insighter, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,947
Another case of Delta copying an Alaska benefit, although in this situation they definitely improved on it by making it eligible for life situations of all kinds rather than just parental leave. Great, customer friendly move - nothing too radical, essentially a formalization of the status challenge process along with a willingness to consider circumstances to offer it more than once per lifetime, but will make a huge difference in keeping folks' business when they return to frequent travel.
#22
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SJC/YUL
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,878
#23
FlyerTalk Evangelist & Ambassador: China
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,423
Wonder how many folks might use this to alternate qualifying for alternate programs. Regardless good move.
#24
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SJC/YUL
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,878
#25
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: IND
Programs: DL PM & 2MM™, Lifetime HHonors Diamond
Posts: 20,889
I haven't read the details yet but this may be perfectly timed for me. I have been DM for every year except the charter year and I had some short term disability this past winter which delayed the start of my travel year until the end of March. I was ready to kiss DM goodbye.
#26
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC/Northern NJ
Programs: 1K - UAL, Platinum DL, Marriott, Hilton, SPG
Posts: 1,815
I read it earlier. Good PR and marketing. Reality - a few of the scenarios they give would be benign to the airline as passenger likely won't benefit as much because of the huge reduction in travel
e.g. new parents - likely shouldn't be traveling as much within first two years. E.g. A Diamond (traveling Domestic) might reduce his/her journeys if the first child.
new career - unless job/role requires travel probably won't accumulate as much vacation (unless work from home) quickly to make it worthwhile
new career #2 - if switching roles/career must verify the new corporation T&E policy uses Delta for its corporate account otherwise, might have to explain why choosing Delta whereas corporate contract is *A or 1W
Illness/Health - similar to previous - most medical things which keeps someone from travel are the same injuries/recoveries which requires that person to remain close to hospital
e.g. new parents - likely shouldn't be traveling as much within first two years. E.g. A Diamond (traveling Domestic) might reduce his/her journeys if the first child.
new career - unless job/role requires travel probably won't accumulate as much vacation (unless work from home) quickly to make it worthwhile
new career #2 - if switching roles/career must verify the new corporation T&E policy uses Delta for its corporate account otherwise, might have to explain why choosing Delta whereas corporate contract is *A or 1W
Illness/Health - similar to previous - most medical things which keeps someone from travel are the same injuries/recoveries which requires that person to remain close to hospital
#27
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
I received this email today and think it is great. I'm getting ready to move to a new location and during the initial period my travel will be curtailed while I get everything with my lab sorted out. This is very timely IMHO.
#29
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 10,689
This will work out for me as I have two more years of rollover DM thanks to non-US residency.
DL stop flying their own metal to HKG so I have status matched to CX.
When My rollover runs out hopefully DL will have enough 350s to reinstate SEA HKG.
DL stop flying their own metal to HKG so I have status matched to CX.
When My rollover runs out hopefully DL will have enough 350s to reinstate SEA HKG.
#30
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SJC/YUL
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,878