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Originally Posted by tentseller
(Post 31082259)
When My rollover runs out hopefully DL will have enough 350s to reinstate SEA HKG.
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Does anyone know if I can begin my three-month window with a flight that's already booked? I'm currently platinum, former diamond, but I have an expensive international business class trip coming up (already booked), with a few NY-LA trips after that.
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Originally Posted by HarryLime
(Post 31084114)
Does anyone know if I can begin my three-month window with a flight that's already booked? I'm currently platinum, former diamond, but I have an expensive international business class trip coming up (already booked), with a few NY-LA trips after that.
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Originally Posted by kjnangre
(Post 31083037)
If that was the plan, why would they go out of their way to set up the program in the first place. I personally see no indication that DL is insincere.
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Originally Posted by hotturnip
(Post 31085311)
LOL. Why do the hotels go out of their way to set up their rate guarantee programs, and then do everything possible to deny claims? It's a marketing and PR tool. Let's see what happens as people start to make claims.
In this case, what incentive does DL have to set up this program? If anything, it will just encourage their frequent flyers to not worry about letting their status slip, because they know that they can get back later. That means less business for DL. I just don't understand your cynicism. |
I received an email about this from DL yesterday. I have been DM every year since the charter year and fell to PM for 2019 due to medical issues that kept me from traveling the last quarter of 2018. I haven’t called in and I’m not sure that I will. The downgrade hasn’t been as bad as I expected and I’m on target for DM for next year. It is nice to have the option though, and great that DL is offering this program! |
Originally Posted by mridley2
(Post 31080292)
I'm sure one PM who couldn't' fly for a 4-5 weeks was what did it for Delta! No doubt. :p
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. I still can't figure out when/why to use this at this point. I'll make PM this year anyway, but I think I'd like the bonus of getting it earlier. |
I just applied last weekend. Haven't heard back whether it's been accepted yet, and my status hasn't changed.
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As another data point, I applied this past Sunday and have yet to hear anything back. Has anyone who applied received a response from Delta on whether or not your request was accepted?
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Originally Posted by Scott H
(Post 31113793)
I just applied last weekend. Haven't heard back whether it's been accepted yet, and my status hasn't changed.
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I just submitted my reclaim.
I used education, I just completed my PhD. I'll let this be another data point. I do think this a great program, and now that I've graduated I'll be traveling more again, so I thought going from GM to PM was worth it. I debated when the best time to submit the claim would be, decided I might as well go ahead with it. |
Data point from a relative: Applied on 5/22, received approval yesterday (2 days processing time).
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For those keeping score at home, I lost DM for 2019, dropped to PM, applied for DM through the recovery program on May 20th and got approved 4 days later. I claimed a medical hardship. WTC/9-11 related ailment.,
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Originally Posted by Wimsta
(Post 31134949)
I just submitted my reclaim.
I used education, I just completed my PhD. I'll let this be another data point. I do think this a great program, and now that I've graduated I'll be traveling more again, so I thought going from GM to PM was worth it. I debated when the best time to submit the claim would be, decided I might as well go ahead with it. |
By any chance, will MQMs acquired from a DL Reserve card bonus count for the purposes of this challenge?
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