The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Still Welcome! (2022 - Forward)
Oct 6, 2022, 6:20 am
#4156
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Back in Reds Country (DAY/CVG). Previously: SEA & SAT.
Programs: DL PM 1MM, AA PLAT, UA Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
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(I like what I like and I want to "enjoy" my drinks - not feel like it's punishment
)It’s especially valuable to hold both if you have a way of getting the annual fee waived. 
Add in the Hilton Aspire for Diamond, Bonvoy Brilliant for Platinum, United Club Infinite for lounge access on domestic UA plus PQDs, and the CSR for the better Priority Pass that includes restaurants.
Add in the Hilton Aspire for Diamond, Bonvoy Brilliant for Platinum, United Club Infinite for lounge access on domestic UA plus PQDs, and the CSR for the better Priority Pass that includes restaurants. Big PlusThat said, I've still opted to limit my CC portfolio. I don't want to all of the sudden be in a position where those annual fees aren't being waived and then I'm all of the sudden getting hit with tons of annual fees or have to decide to shut down numerous cards at once, which wouldn't be good for the credit score.
What's the Bonvoy Brilliant though? And it comes with Marriott Platinum status? If so, I may have to look into that one. I have the Chase Visa Bonvoy Boundless that gets me enough elite night credits for Silver and then get Marriott Gold through the AmEx Plat regardless anyway but I may end up falling just short of at least retaining Marriott Platinum this year unless I pick up another work trip beyond what I have scheduled since some nights I was expecting to count apparently didn't count.
On a different note, after rebooking and changing some flights for an upcoming TDY and a personal trip, I'm now going with be less than 100 MQDs from DM. Hoping I get a buy-up offer to F that would cover that last ~$100 but otherwise I'll be taking an MQD run sometime in November or December unless another work trip also pops up and I can get DL.
Oct 6, 2022, 6:40 am
#4157
Join Date: May 2013
Location: RMS
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What's the Bonvoy Brilliant though? And it comes with Marriott Platinum status? If so, I may have to look into that one. I have the Chase Visa Bonvoy Boundless that gets me enough elite night credits for Silver and then get Marriott Gold through the AmEx Plat regardless anyway but I may end up falling just short of at least retaining Marriott Platinum this year unless I pick up another work trip beyond what I have scheduled since some nights I was expecting to count apparently didn't count.
Oct 6, 2022, 10:53 am
#4161
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SuperG1955 What's your plan for DM requalification now given the new changes in the spend requirements for DM? Are you going to take add another mileage run in January to get the additional amount required? Or were you going to clear the hurdle anyway?
I hope you responded "A" just to see what happened.
I hope you responded "A" just to see what happened.
Oct 6, 2022, 10:54 am
#4162
Moderator: Hyatt; FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Location: WAS
Programs: :rolleyes:, DL DM, Mlife Plat, Caesars Diam, Marriott Tit, UA Gold, Hyatt Glob, invol FT beta tester
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Oct 6, 2022, 10:56 am
#4163
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
Programs: BAEC Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Titanium, UA Gold (*G), DL Silver, Makers Mark Ambassador
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I'm now chatting with a representative and got this gem, "Booking through a third party, it will recognized your medallion status but doe not have the correct resource of adding it, it can only be done by us or on delta.com after the trip is booked."
Never heard of having to manually go and add your Medallion number when booking through Concur
Never heard of having to manually go and add your Medallion number when booking through Concur
Oct 6, 2022, 10:59 am
#4164
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
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I'm now chatting with a representative and got this gem, "Booking through a third party, it will recognized your medallion status but doe not have the correct resource of adding it, it can only be done by us or on delta.com after the trip is booked."
Never heard of having to manually go and add your Medallion number when booking through Concur
Never heard of having to manually go and add your Medallion number when booking through Concur
Oct 6, 2022, 12:35 pm
#4166
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: Fallen Plats, ex-WN CP, DYKWIW; still a Hilton Diamond & Club Cholula™ R.I.P. Super Plats
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Oct 6, 2022, 1:11 pm
#4168
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
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I never really liked using Concur. My current firm's system is a little more clunky, but it makes it very easy to auto-fill loyalty numbers and even select seats (i.e. if you are elite you can select whatever seat you're entitled to from the get-go). I still wish they would just let me book travel directly so I could get cashback from Rakuten/TCB/etc., but it's not bad to have an actual travel agency backing you up if things go south.
I'm hungry
Had to fast yesterday for the holiday, and again today for a doctor's appointment. At least I got to have a small breakfast and can drink water.
-J.
I'm hungry
Had to fast yesterday for the holiday, and again today for a doctor's appointment. At least I got to have a small breakfast and can drink water.-J.
Oct 6, 2022, 1:25 pm
#4169
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CLT-adjacent
Programs: AARP, DL Skymiles, Marriot Bonvoy, Moe's Rewards
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[QUOTE=wakesetter93;34656345]The one that I used for this trip was from 2019 
I still have two more to burn before the end of January. Mrs. WS93 and I could definitely put the drink coupons to good use. When did DL give out drink coupons?
Check your inbox.
I still have two more to burn before the end of January. Mrs. WS93 and I could definitely put the drink coupons to good use. When did DL give out drink coupons?Check your inbox.
Oct 6, 2022, 1:43 pm
#4170
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CLT-adjacent
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I won't be logging in to HH tonight. One of my best friends who I haven't seen in over five years is spending the night here on his way home from Florida. He should be here soon and we're going to head to Charlotte to do a short brewery hop and send his wife pictures of beer to make her jealous while she's still at work.
I don't remember the last time I was this excited to see someone.
I don't remember the last time I was this excited to see someone.