My biggest pet peeve about Delta
Sep 24, 2022, 9:59 pm
#1
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My biggest pet peeve about Delta
So I am trying to book a route between two metros with a connection (wont name them). MSP or SLC would be MUCH more efficient and "on the way." Yet Delta is trying to force me to connect in Atlanta by pricing the route in a way to make it the obvious choice. Why make me fly another 500 miles out of the way.
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Sep 24, 2022, 10:03 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2013
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So I am trying to book a route between two metros with a connection (wont name them). MSP or SLC would be MUCH more efficient and "on the way." Yet Delta is trying to force me to connect in Atlanta by pricing the route in a way to make it the obvious choice. Why make me fly another 500 miles out of the way.
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Sep 24, 2022, 10:13 pm
#4
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Sep 25, 2022, 1:09 am
#7
Join Date: Mar 2016
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So I am trying to book a route between two metros with a connection (wont name them). MSP or SLC would be MUCH more efficient and "on the way." Yet Delta is trying to force me to connect in Atlanta by pricing the route in a way to make it the obvious choice. Why make me fly another 500 miles out of the way.
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
*Maybe*.... it's not all about you.
Maybe.... other people have already booked the "reasonably priced" seats on the MSP and SLC connections because they are much more efficient and on the way - and now only higher fare class remain.
Maybe... the ATL connection is now cheaper because just like you - nobody wants to go that way.
Or maybe... they just aren't as good at running an airline as you. I suppose anything is possible.
Sep 25, 2022, 7:11 am
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Sep 25, 2022, 9:19 am
#10
Join Date: Jun 2006
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So I am trying to book a route between two metros with a connection (wont name them). MSP or SLC would be MUCH more efficient and "on the way." Yet Delta is trying to force me to connect in Atlanta by pricing the route in a way to make it the obvious choice. Why make me fly another 500 miles out of the way.
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Can someone tell Delta they dont need to run their entire operation through ATL?
Sep 25, 2022, 12:08 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: ANC
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Back when I lived in ECP I used to feel this way. Everything runs through ATL.
But after living in ANC for almost 6 years, I feel that way about SEA. I would take ATL over SEA any day.
ATL is incredibly efficient, especially when there is no adverse weather.
But after living in ANC for almost 6 years, I feel that way about SEA. I would take ATL over SEA any day.
ATL is incredibly efficient, especially when there is no adverse weather.
Sep 25, 2022, 12:42 pm
#14
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Why not name the route? If you are going to vent about Delta at least be able to back it up. It could be due to fare rules or availability.
