Originally Posted by emma dog (Post 37582692)

I disagree. As a DM, a main seat gets me C+. I also prefer to be towards the front. You feel differently, and that’s fine. It’s not worth it to you… it is for me. And my willingness to pay extra is why DL would “rather” build its “relationship” with me.

Originally Posted by emma dog (Post 37582692)

... And my willingness to pay extra is why DL would “rather” build its “relationship” with me.

Originally Posted by RBW (Post 37582968)

I used to be a frequent flyer in two airlines and not just silver elite. I wasn't as much as real road warriors that are flying to 2-3 destinations a week, though.

DL's lack of loyalty has made me reciprocate. Before, I flew on Delta unless the fare was outrageous or the schedule lousy and then I would fly United. Not anymore. The basic economy fares were a big part of killing loyalty both ways. United and Alaska still award some miles for basic economy so they are now my preferred for all travel, basic and non-basic. This is kind of too bad because I am almost a Delta million miler but not almost for United. I don't boycott Delta but they are tertiary for me now.

Originally Posted by flyingtest16 (Post 37592044)

Strange. On my return SEA-DFW flight Alaska didn't reward me any miles when I booked basic economy/saver, even when I spend for meals, baggage, and seat.

Originally Posted by emma dog (Post 37592069)

Per the website, saver fares earn 30% of the actual points flown.

Originally Posted by flyingtest16 (Post 37593733)

Just as I checked your message, I checked my Atmos Rewards account and Alaska credited it. They say it can take up to 60 days...so fair enough.
But yeah, back to the topic about Delta - while Delta does not reward miles for the flight itself, if you buy a seat 7 days before the departure (which I am not sure whether it's still possible now that the rules were modified a bit compared to when I purchased the ticket), you'll still get some miles. I earned an extra 107 miles that way, and that's without having any Delta credit cards.

Idk if buying for a bag will gain miles too.

Originally Posted by xliioper (Post 37594077)

No miles are awarded for luggage fees.

Originally Posted by sydneyracquelle (Post 37594251)

Incorrect. 2,500 SM are awarded if you claim that your checked luggage arrived after 20 minutes on a domestic flight.

Originally Posted by xliioper (Post 37594077)

No miles are awarded for luggage fees and is basically limited to seat purchases. DL Comfort Basic fares (which still seem to be only offered in limited markets) earn 2 miles per $1 base. I'm somewhat surprised AA and DL no longer offer at least some miles on Main Basic at a reduced rate as it encourages some loyalty of price conscious customers at minimal cost. No status earning on Basic fares is more understandable as most people buying Basic fares likely don't care about earning status. Now that AA and DL have dropped mileage earning on Main Basic, I wouldn't be suprised if UA follows suit at some point.

Originally Posted by sydneyracquelle (Post 37594251)

Incorrect. 2,500 SM are awarded if you claim that your checked luggage arrived after 20 minutes on a domestic flight.

Originally Posted by flyingtest16 (Post 37595266)

Yep, the reason I used to be a hardcore AA flyer was that AA Main Basic still offered miles back then, apart from the fact that DFW was (and still is) my base. Now that they don't, I switched to Delta and Alaska and I kid you not, I got treated better by both. I am already putting my hands off United since IIRC you need to pay for carry-ons as well, and United does not let you change seats in Basic Economy (IIRC when I bought my ticket, Delta didn't add that verbiage just yet). Both cases do not apply if you fly a partner airline, e.g. ANA on a United ticket.

I'm just glad that I can still pay for a seat on Delta, because on Alaska, your choice of seats that could be paid in advance were premium, first, and preferred seats. I know AA's seats are open for purchase until T-24, not sure about United.



I believe only Delta and Alaska had this promise claim. I wonder how passengers would prove this. Maybe firing their stopwatch on their i
phones?