Silver Medallion...what does it get you?
Aug 9, 2011, 6:31 am
#136
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: FNT, Michigan
Programs: DL DM (PMNW), occasional AMTK, National Exec Elite and IHG Spire
Posts: 751
That was my 30th EQS for this calendar year, after a few years largely grounded due to the economy and a job change. I figured it'd be my luck to see a rare - for a Silver - potential UG come and go.Oh, well... at least my bags will go home free on my return to FNT. Hello, Zone 2.
OT, anyone know how long it'll take Delta.com to show my new "tin" status? My history is showing 30 EQS, but it's still showing base member on the site. Also wondering if I'll have to call Delta to do the old "delete, and reenter" FF number routine for my newly-earned status to show on this PNR.
Thanks! Good to be back on the forum after a few years.
[Update... got my "Welcome to Silver Medallion" email from Jeff today.
Guess I'm in.]
Last edited by dmitzel; Aug 10, 2011 at 10:02 pm Reason: Answered my own question
Dec 12, 2011, 7:37 pm
#137
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Seattle
Posts: 1
Partner question
Has anyone had Delta status matched on Alaska? I've just recently reached FO but Alaska has the only non-stop and saves me ~$200/trip.
Alternatively, it won't take long to reach GM next year, flying either one. So maybe I'll probably wait to switch back if I can't get status match.
I'd think it would only be possible if they were partners and I've got conflicting information on that front. So, if any responders know, I'd like that verified as well. Thanks.
Alternatively, it won't take long to reach GM next year, flying either one. So maybe I'll probably wait to switch back if I can't get status match.
I'd think it would only be possible if they were partners and I've got conflicting information on that front. So, if any responders know, I'd like that verified as well. Thanks.
Dec 29, 2011, 4:51 pm
#138
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,596
Has anyone had Delta status matched on Alaska? I've just recently reached FO but Alaska has the only non-stop and saves me ~$200/trip.
Alternatively, it won't take long to reach GM next year, flying either one. So maybe I'll probably wait to switch back if I can't get status match.
I'd think it would only be possible if they were partners and I've got conflicting information on that front. So, if any responders know, I'd like that verified as well. Thanks.
Alternatively, it won't take long to reach GM next year, flying either one. So maybe I'll probably wait to switch back if I can't get status match.
I'd think it would only be possible if they were partners and I've got conflicting information on that front. So, if any responders know, I'd like that verified as well. Thanks.
Why not fly AS and credit to AS (and get status benefits and ability to use miles on DL and AA?) As also has much more partners from both OW and ST.
I thought both DL and AS had reciprocal benefits as well, so as FO you should be OK.
Mar 14, 2019, 2:59 pm
#139
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: PHX, SEA
Programs: Avis President's Club, Global Entry, Hilton/Marriott Gold. No more DL/AA status.
Posts: 4,422
If I get a bag for free courtesy of FO, is my second bag $30 or $40?
And is FO still a 50lb bag when flying economy, or is it 70lb (I can't remember where I saw that latter weight mentioned).
And is FO still a 50lb bag when flying economy, or is it 70lb (I can't remember where I saw that latter weight mentioned).
Mar 14, 2019, 3:55 pm
#140
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 1,079
My understanding is that the second bag would come in at $40. I don’t know about the weight, though.
Mar 14, 2019, 8:10 pm
#141
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 534
I believe it's 70 lbs for your first bag CONUS, 50 lb elsewhere. If you have a DL Amex, you do get a second free bag (I believe that limit is 50 lb everywhere).
Mar 14, 2019, 8:31 pm
#143
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 534
https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/checked.html
Mar 18, 2019, 9:53 am
#145
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 92
I think that's why Delta sent me a pair of socks: I hit Silver medallion. I wasn't really paying attention - I think they started waiving checked baggage charges as well. Then I used some of my miles and got bumped back to the lowest tier. But I still have the socks!
Mar 25, 2019, 9:21 pm
#146
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: AGS, CAE, ATL
Programs: Delta PM 2MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 511
Were the socks silver ?
Aug 12, 2019, 10:46 am
#148
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Programs: DL DM, Bonvoy LTT, HH Diam, UA Silver, USAF million miler ;)
Posts: 1,596
Wife is FO flying solo with two bags - I do see the first bag is 70#. She has the "additional card member" AMEX - is the second (50#) bag free, $30, or $40? Traveling on an award ticket where the $5 fee was put on my AMEX if that matters.
Last edited by orca15; Aug 12, 2019 at 10:53 am
Aug 13, 2019, 9:16 am
#149
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: MSP
Programs: DL GM, MR Gold, Hilton Gold, National Exec
Posts: 534
Since she is an additional card member and does not have her own Amex, there will be no additional baggage allowance. I believe she will pay $30 each way for the 2nd bag.
Sep 9, 2019, 3:00 pm
#150
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Programs: DL DM, Bonvoy LTT, HH Diam, UA Silver, USAF million miler ;)
Posts: 1,596
The official answer, at least according to online check in, was first 70# bag free (FO benefit) and $40 for the second 50# bag. YMMV at the check-in counter with a human.