Delta Christmas 2021 COVID Related Cancellation and Delay Thread
Dec 23, 2021, 5:05 pm
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WSJ article says 1% of all DC residents tested positive for COVID. COVID rates in NYC and other major cities has climbed straight up. It wouldn’t surprise me if the airlines are overwhelmed.
Dec 23, 2021, 5:12 pm
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Do we know where flights are being canceled? Northwest is supposed to get hit with storms.
Dec 23, 2021, 5:23 pm
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Exactly they're making sure it's not a meltdown. This way people can rebook now,, they have staff where needed now,, etc.. Prefer they wait for an actual meltdown?? When that happens we hear how could they not have handled this better.. They're doing that now.
Do we know where flights are being canceled? Northwest is supposed to get hit with storms.
Do we know where flights are being canceled? Northwest is supposed to get hit with storms.
DL issued a waiver for SEA and SLC, I've looked at several SEA forecasts and no one is calling for more than 2-3 inches, and AFAIK no other airline is issuing waivers. I've definitely flown into airports with much worse weather and Delta never issued a waiver - it's very suspicious to me.
Dec 23, 2021, 5:44 pm
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Dec 23, 2021, 5:46 pm
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Dec 23, 2021, 5:55 pm
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https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-...on-cdc-letter/
So far, United has canceled about 100 for tomorrow while Delta is at around 85-90.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/airlin...cancellations/
Dec 23, 2021, 6:02 pm
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What the pilots are saying: https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/d...yet-again.html
Probably a combination of factors but they don't seem real impressed with management.
Probably a combination of factors but they don't seem real impressed with management.
Dec 23, 2021, 6:22 pm
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Apology email promising unspecified compensation:
”Here at Delta, you come first, which is why we want to apologize for the travel disruption you experienced during Christmas weekend. Reliability and providing excellent customer service are very important to us, and this weekend we fell short of our standards.
We know that an unexpected change to your holiday or business travel was neither the experience you expected, nor the experience we wanted to provide. Please know we are working to ensure this doesn’t happen again in the future.
We will be issuing compensation via the email address or SkyMiles account we have on file in your reservations within the next week.
If you need ongoing support for your current travel, please log into delta.com or the Fly Delta app. Once again, we’re sorry for the disruption you experienced. Please know that we’re doing everything possible to ensure your future travels with us are the best yet.”
translation: It ain’t weather.
”Here at Delta, you come first, which is why we want to apologize for the travel disruption you experienced during Christmas weekend. Reliability and providing excellent customer service are very important to us, and this weekend we fell short of our standards.
We know that an unexpected change to your holiday or business travel was neither the experience you expected, nor the experience we wanted to provide. Please know we are working to ensure this doesn’t happen again in the future.
We will be issuing compensation via the email address or SkyMiles account we have on file in your reservations within the next week.
If you need ongoing support for your current travel, please log into delta.com or the Fly Delta app. Once again, we’re sorry for the disruption you experienced. Please know that we’re doing everything possible to ensure your future travels with us are the best yet.”
translation: It ain’t weather.
Dec 23, 2021, 6:35 pm
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12/24: all JFK-SFO flights canceled?
We were planning to fly out of JFK to SFO in D1 tomorrow (Dec 24th) to visit family. Just an hour ago got notified that our flight was canceled…in fact, per DL website, all non-stops are canceled ex JFK for 12/24…can’t even find seats in the main cabin.
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Dec 23, 2021, 6:37 pm
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Its COVID/ Omnicron...
Its already causing havoc in many workplaces / industries / employers.
The next 1-2 weeks are going to be really interesting.
So many places having a lot of staff out on COVID quarantine, its going to be challenging to maintain operations through the holiday period.
In my town already we have places closing up since they have so many staff out with COVID
Its almost becoming a joke since these people are going to be 100% fine, but they tested positive for COVID... go to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200....got got a 10-day quarantine.
Its already causing havoc in many workplaces / industries / employers.
The next 1-2 weeks are going to be really interesting.
So many places having a lot of staff out on COVID quarantine, its going to be challenging to maintain operations through the holiday period.
In my town already we have places closing up since they have so many staff out with COVID
Its almost becoming a joke since these people are going to be 100% fine, but they tested positive for COVID... go to jail, do not pass go, do not collect $200....got got a 10-day quarantine.
Dec 23, 2021, 6:41 pm
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We were planning to fly out of JFK to SFO in D1 tomorrow (Dec 24th) to visit family. Just an hour ago got notified that our flight was canceled…in fact, per DL website, all non-stops are canceled ex JFK for 12/24…can’t even find seats in the main cabin.
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
if you're not finding inventory when searching for a dummy booking, it's because there is no inventory, not that the other two flights were cancelled.
edit: i'm seeing inventory on the two other flights.
Dec 23, 2021, 6:41 pm
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We were planning to fly out of JFK to SFO in D1 tomorrow (Dec 24th) to visit family. Just an hour ago got notified that our flight was canceled…in fact, per DL website, all non-stops are canceled ex JFK for 12/24…can’t even find seats in the main cabin.
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Dec 23, 2021, 6:42 pm
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We were planning to fly out of JFK to SFO in D1 tomorrow (Dec 24th) to visit family. Just an hour ago got notified that our flight was canceled…in fact, per DL website, all non-stops are canceled ex JFK for 12/24…can’t even find seats in the main cabin.
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Still waiting to speak with an agent. Anyone in the same boat?
Dec 23, 2021, 7:01 pm
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Speaking with a DL agent now....she cannot find D1 or Main Cabin seats in any of these flights. Ay ay ay....