NEWBIE LOUNGE: Ask DL and Skymiles Newbie Questions Here - Flame-Free Thread
Jan 12, 2022, 12:52 am
#256
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 29
I already flew this in economy. We ware dealing with this on check-in. Other options which gave me the agent was to fly it in first, but it would mean extra night in HNL and extra night in SEA. So I better acepted the economy on HNL-LAX. Just want to ask if I can ask somethig back because it was paid business class ticket.
Jan 12, 2022, 9:02 am
#257
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You can ask for a refund of the fare difference, but this could be as little as zero depending on how they calculate (originally booking this could delegate to Y on HNL-LAX for the same price as J all the way through). If the original cancellation was at-fault (not wx) then you probably have a shot at getting an ETC or miles too. Definitely worth asking, no promises.
Jan 12, 2022, 8:36 pm
#259
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
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If you're coming from the back of a full plane that can be your biggest hangup. It'd be worth paying to move forward.
MCT's from the Wiki Minimum Connection Transfer Time at Atlanta (ATL): The Definitive Thread
Minimum Connect Time in ATL if connecting from a Delta flight to a Delta flight, per ExpertFlyer:
Domestic flight - domestic flight: 35 minutes
Exceptions:
If your inbound flight is on a 330 or 767, then the minimum connection time is 50 minutes for a domestic-domestic connection.
Domestic flight - international flight: 40 minutes
Exceptions:
- If your inbound flight is on a 330 or 767, then the minimum connection time is 50 minutes for a domestic-international connection.
- The minimum domestic-YYC connection time is 45 minutes.
- The minimum domestic-HAV connection time is 55 minutes.
Jan 12, 2022, 8:41 pm
#260
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 220
Hoping for B to E transfer..Thanks for the drink tip! but will be with toddlers - will be practically running. Also, will try to get seats as front as possible.
Jan 12, 2022, 8:56 pm
#261
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC, MSY
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If you have to wait for a stroller or car seat when you deplane you can probably forget about it. The plural on toddlers is also a handicap.
Have a fallback plan.
Have a fallback plan.
Jan 13, 2022, 6:26 am
#262
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3,097
50 minutes is fine, even with toddlers. You'll make it 95-99% of the time. You should always have a backup plan, just be aware of other flights that can work for you if you do misconnect. But you should have that plan even with a 3 hour connection.
Jan 13, 2022, 6:26 am
#263
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: DL, UA, AA
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The way ATL is set up, doesn't matter so much how many terminals you have to travel. Most of the travel time is between gate to/from the train, not time ON the train.
Jan 13, 2022, 8:02 am
#264
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It depends on your fitness level. The trains can take longer than you think with all the stops. I had a 15 minute connection from end of concourse A to the end of concourse E. It took me about 13 minutes and I think a good 6 - 7 minutes of that was on the train (each stop felt like an eternity as I waited for the doors to close up). It's still faster than running (except the stop from D to E which I think I can outrun -- it's really short), but don't discount the amount of time it will take. Naturally, they had cleared the standbys and closed up early by the time I arrived for my flight.
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Jan 13, 2022, 10:41 am
#265
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: EuroBonus
Posts: 33
So Basic Economy no longer earns miles/MQM 
- but what about the partner airlines' economy products, for example Air France Economy Light fares? Does anyone know if those will continue to earn miles?
- but what about the partner airlines' economy products, for example Air France Economy Light fares? Does anyone know if those will continue to earn miles?
Jan 13, 2022, 11:21 am
#266
Join Date: Jan 2008
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MrsSG, when travelling alone invariably has connections like A16 - A17 and wonders if she should always travel by herself since she has plenty of time to stop at the Sky Club, even on a tight connection.
Jan 13, 2022, 12:51 pm
#267
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So Basic Economy no longer earns miles/MQM - but what about the partner airlines' economy products, for example Air France Economy Light fares? Does anyone know if those will continue to earn miles?
- but what about the partner airlines' economy products, for example Air France Economy Light fares? Does anyone know if those will continue to earn miles?
Jan 13, 2022, 5:37 pm
#268
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
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What are the current meal offerings on D1/first-class on the A333 ATL-HNL?
We did this many years ago and got PDBs, 2 full meals, and the ice cream sundaes. Delta’s website mentions “enhanced meal
boxes”.
Thanks!
We did this many years ago and got PDBs, 2 full meals, and the ice cream sundaes. Delta’s website mentions “enhanced meal
boxes”.
Thanks!
Jan 13, 2022, 8:56 pm
#269
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You should get an email about a week out to make your choice online.
Jan 14, 2022, 8:42 am
#270
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
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Posts: 2,322
MSP/ATL-HNL have been D1 marketed for a number of years now and get hot meal choices -- https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33623565-post1115.html
You should get an email about a week out to make your choice online.
You should get an email about a week out to make your choice online.