NEWBIE LOUNGE: Ask DL and Skymiles Newbie Questions Here - Flame-Free Thread
Dec 13, 2021, 10:14 am
#151
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My *guess* would be yes for summer 2022 since there was seasonal JNU service during summer 2021 and it seemed to do well. With COVID-19 restrictions, more USA citizens and residents are taking vacations (including revenge travel) within the USA, often preferring destinations with outdoor activities.
ADDED: You should expect connections through SEA since JNU is a small airport and small town, with not much of Alaska accessible by land from Juneau. ANC has service from various DL hubs, as does FAI during summer.
ADDED: You should expect connections through SEA since JNU is a small airport and small town, with not much of Alaska accessible by land from Juneau. ANC has service from various DL hubs, as does FAI during summer.
Dec 13, 2021, 2:46 pm
#152
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I've never tried it but many FTers recommend trying the DL Singapore number.
From the Wiki in the "Extensive Hold Times" thread:
Singapore Reservations Line often can be reached with little to no hold time.
+65-6336-3371
Suggestion to use Skype or Google Voice - both offer rates of 1 cent per minute.
Delta Extensive Hold Times during COVID-19 (consolidated thread)
Did you try just changing the reservation online? I would not recommend canceling and rebooking just in case the price you see is "Phantom" availability and then doesn't go through and then you can't even rebook what you originally had, at least at the same rate. But if you can rebook online, this may be easier.
From the Wiki in the "Extensive Hold Times" thread:
Singapore Reservations Line often can be reached with little to no hold time.
+65-6336-3371
Suggestion to use Skype or Google Voice - both offer rates of 1 cent per minute.
Delta Extensive Hold Times during COVID-19 (consolidated thread)
Did you try just changing the reservation online? I would not recommend canceling and rebooking just in case the price you see is "Phantom" availability and then doesn't go through and then you can't even rebook what you originally had, at least at the same rate. But if you can rebook online, this may be easier.
Another case of put it on FT, have it overused and watch it disappear.
The solution now is to become a DM or 360.
Dec 14, 2021, 12:21 am
#153
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I ended up calling regular DL. I opted for a callback because there was a 2.5 hour wait which was nice. It gave me time to read War and Peace.
Dec 14, 2021, 6:28 am
#154
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Dec 14, 2021, 2:47 pm
#155
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360 requires that a person fly and spend on tickets. A person can make DM $ with credit card spend and under the base AMEX plans get almost all of the MQM's that are required so very little flying is required. If someone wants to do that for a bag tag that they can buy on eBay, I couldn't care less, and it certainly doesn't impact my travel.
Dec 14, 2021, 6:21 pm
#157
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360 requires that a person fly and spend on tickets. A person can make DM $ with credit card spend and under the base AMEX plans get almost all of the MQM's that are required so very little flying is required. If someone wants to do that for a bag tag that they can buy on eBay, I couldn't care less, and it certainly doesn't impact my travel.
Dec 14, 2021, 6:38 pm
#158
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Dec 15, 2021, 4:06 am
#159
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I just hit DL Diamond for the first time. I haven't tested the phone line yet, but I will do that very soon to get my hands on the Diamond tags.
Dec 15, 2021, 6:35 am
#160
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Also - check your PM's.
Dec 16, 2021, 5:36 am
#161
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Hi, does anyone know if there is a special DL telephone number I can call as a Silver Medallion?
I noticed a drop in price for D1 seats for a flight in May 2022 from JFK to CDG that I booked C+ seats and would like to see what an upgrade may cost.
Last time I called DL I was on hold three hours and would like to lessen the wait time if possible.
Thanks,
Trish
I noticed a drop in price for D1 seats for a flight in May 2022 from JFK to CDG that I booked C+ seats and would like to see what an upgrade may cost.
Last time I called DL I was on hold three hours and would like to lessen the wait time if possible.
Thanks,
Trish
Dec 17, 2021, 8:10 am
#162
Join Date: Dec 2021
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So close to Gold status
Hello, total newbie here, apologies. I have the Delta Amex and got the MQD waiver for 25k spend but I am about 400 MQMs short for Gold. I know the MQMs roll over by the MQDs don't right? Can I buy a cheap one way fare for $120 and not use it? Thanks for your help!
Dec 17, 2021, 8:48 am
#163
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Nope, you need to actually fly to earn the MQM (and, yes, MQDs do not rollover -- you start at zero).
Last edited by xliioper; Dec 17, 2021 at 5:16 pm
Dec 17, 2021, 12:27 pm
#164
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DL/Sky Team: 2021 Consolidated Mileage/Status/Challenge Runs help needed
Dec 18, 2021, 4:15 am
#165
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I believe I've just focused on something that should be very obvious, but it seems the current MQM rollover essentially make elite qualification purely an MQD matter, as you'll have enough MQMs to hit at least the current year's level. Is that correct?
From the email I just received: "All the MQMs in your account at the end of 2021 rolled over into 2022, giving you even more of a jumpstart on earning toward 2023 Medallion Status."
From the email I just received: "All the MQMs in your account at the end of 2021 rolled over into 2022, giving you even more of a jumpstart on earning toward 2023 Medallion Status."
