Nov 30, 2018, 8:49 am
Last edit by: ryandc99
Link to open 2020 and beyond version of this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delt...20-beyond.html
My (LoganFlyer's) guide to maximizing your bump chances on Delta:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30484249-post1713.html
(The concise version:
1. Use the App to see if more people are looking for seats than there are seats available. As part of the Customer Commitment, gate agents, phone res agents, and tickets agents must tell you if a flight is overbooked if you ask. (They don't need to say by how many seats.)
2. Do everything you can to get on the volunteer list through OLCI or a kiosk at the airport, since some GAs use that list.
3. Talk to the GA as soon as the gate opens up--don't wait for them to make an announcement.
4. Don't be afraid to negotiate with the GA.)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delt...20-beyond.html
My (LoganFlyer's) guide to maximizing your bump chances on Delta:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30484249-post1713.html
(The concise version:
1. Use the App to see if more people are looking for seats than there are seats available. As part of the Customer Commitment, gate agents, phone res agents, and tickets agents must tell you if a flight is overbooked if you ask. (They don't need to say by how many seats.)
2. Do everything you can to get on the volunteer list through OLCI or a kiosk at the airport, since some GAs use that list.
3. Talk to the GA as soon as the gate opens up--don't wait for them to make an announcement.
4. Don't be afraid to negotiate with the GA.)
Compensation: “Bumps” — Voluntary and Involuntary Denied Boarding [2000-2019]
Nov 20, 2014, 7:35 am
#796
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, AA PLT, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,056
It seems to be a trend that VDB compensation is increasing. Regularly there are posts of the value being between $800 - $1300.
Jan 8, 2015, 10:31 am
#797
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Skymiles GM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, National EE, Hertz 5*
Posts: 383
$500 VDB for red-eye SEA-ATL + hotel + new flight routing that took me through San Diego for a day trip. Hotel also gave me a cookie.
I should've followed this thread a bit more closely and bid higher but they only needed one volunteer (and I wanted to just sleep and shower after ground transpo from Vancouver!).
I should've followed this thread a bit more closely and bid higher but they only needed one volunteer (and I wanted to just sleep and shower after ground transpo from Vancouver!).
Jan 8, 2015, 1:06 pm
#798
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Portage, MI
Programs: Delta, Marriott
Posts: 26
Didn't read the whole thread but I think I win;-)
Voluntarily bumped off a Maui-LAX flight set for Friday afternoon at 1:39pm. Next flight home where routing would work left Sunday at 10:39pm. I was given a $1200 voucher and 2 days at the Hyatt Kaanapali Beach... which is a ridiculous property if you've never been. There are penguins in the lobby, penguins. Additionally due to my late flight my gate agent secured me a 7pm checkout plus a limo ride back to the airport. Also had first class for my leg from LAX to DTW, economy comfort for OGG-LAX.
This was the exact vacation I needed after my family vacation:-)
Voluntarily bumped off a Maui-LAX flight set for Friday afternoon at 1:39pm. Next flight home where routing would work left Sunday at 10:39pm. I was given a $1200 voucher and 2 days at the Hyatt Kaanapali Beach... which is a ridiculous property if you've never been. There are penguins in the lobby, penguins. Additionally due to my late flight my gate agent secured me a 7pm checkout plus a limo ride back to the airport. Also had first class for my leg from LAX to DTW, economy comfort for OGG-LAX.
This was the exact vacation I needed after my family vacation:-)
Jan 8, 2015, 1:08 pm
#799
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Portage, MI
Programs: Delta, Marriott
Posts: 26
compensation increasing due to changes in the law.
from my E-credit terms and conditions:
0-1 hour arrival delay = no compensation
1-2 hour arrival delay = 200% of one-way far (max $650)
over 2 hours = 400% of one-way fare (max $1300)
from my E-credit terms and conditions:
0-1 hour arrival delay = no compensation
1-2 hour arrival delay = 200% of one-way far (max $650)
over 2 hours = 400% of one-way fare (max $1300)
Jan 8, 2015, 1:41 pm
#800
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, DC, Chapel Hill, NC (RDU)
Programs: DL Plat (won't hit DM again) 2MM (2.5), HH Gold, PC Gold, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 5,626
Didn't read the whole thread but I think I win;-)
Voluntarily bumped off a Maui-LAX flight set for Friday afternoon at 1:39pm. Next flight home where routing would work left Sunday at 10:39pm. I was given a $1200 voucher and 2 days at the Hyatt Kaanapali Beach... which is a ridiculous property if you've never been. There are penguins in the lobby, penguins. Additionally due to my late flight my gate agent secured me a 7pm checkout plus a limo ride back to the airport. Also had first class for my leg from LAX to DTW, economy comfort for OGG-LAX.
This was the exact vacation I needed after my family vacation:-)
Voluntarily bumped off a Maui-LAX flight set for Friday afternoon at 1:39pm. Next flight home where routing would work left Sunday at 10:39pm. I was given a $1200 voucher and 2 days at the Hyatt Kaanapali Beach... which is a ridiculous property if you've never been. There are penguins in the lobby, penguins. Additionally due to my late flight my gate agent secured me a 7pm checkout plus a limo ride back to the airport. Also had first class for my leg from LAX to DTW, economy comfort for OGG-LAX.
This was the exact vacation I needed after my family vacation:-)
Jan 8, 2015, 1:59 pm
#801
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New York, western US
Programs: DM/3MM
Posts: 4,246
Jan 8, 2015, 2:00 pm
#802
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New York, western US
Programs: DM/3MM
Posts: 4,246
Jan 8, 2015, 5:48 pm
#803
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,427
Which is, imagine that, the exact top amounts for IDB. Why IDB someone...when for the exact same amount you can get someone to VDB.
Jan 8, 2015, 5:54 pm
#804
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Portage, MI
Programs: Delta, Marriott
Posts: 26
the fancy ducks and flamingoes were free to roam around, the penguins had a confined but very large home.
Jan 8, 2015, 5:55 pm
#805
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Portage, MI
Programs: Delta, Marriott
Posts: 26
there is also a cockatiel that will wish you 'aloha'
Jan 12, 2015, 8:54 pm
#806
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Seattle
Programs: DL DM, HH Silver
Posts: 64
6:00 am seattle to atl. Oversold by 10. Vdb went from 400 to 800 quick. Went to counter and was given an option to reroute and get in very late. I would have taken it but co worker said he didn't want to and I had the rental car in my name. Went up to 1000 before I boarded. Came on and offered 1000 again. Left and came back and said final offer for 1000. Finally someone took it.
Side note, I was number 1 for an upgrade with 4 seats left the night before, woke up and all of first was sold out...
I kept watching the app and during the process 2 seats opened up which looked like first class volunteers, then they gave those seats to someone else... Ughh
Side note, I was number 1 for an upgrade with 4 seats left the night before, woke up and all of first was sold out...
I kept watching the app and during the process 2 seats opened up which looked like first class volunteers, then they gave those seats to someone else... Ughh
Jan 17, 2015, 2:17 am
#807
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: DL DM, Marriott LT Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 351
GRR to MSP, they were offering $400 each for 4 volunteers, when I enquired the GA said she could go up to $600 for me since I was DM. I asked for $800, and she needed permission but ultimately got it done along with confirmed FC on both legs (GRR-MSP-LXX). 3 others vols (all non DM) got $600 + hotel, confirmed FC on the next flight out to MSP, and a flight from MSP-XXX the following morning.
Jan 21, 2015, 11:13 pm
#808
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Altos
Programs: Delta DM 2 Million Miler, Hilton DM, Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 1,112
Compensation: “Bumps” — Voluntary and Involuntary Denied Boarding
LAX-LAS $600 bump for a 1 hour flight plus a hotel at the Hilton LAX. Next morning another $600 bump and rerouted first class LAX-SLC-LAS. Arrived in SLC and they were looking for 1 volunteer for $400 and hotel and next day flight, but I turned this one down.
Jan 21, 2015, 11:53 pm
#809
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM, MM, NR; HH Diamond, Bonvoy LT Gold, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond, others
Posts: 12,159
You didn't ask them to give you the $400 and re-route you via LAX?
Jan 22, 2015, 12:07 am
#810
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Altos
Programs: Delta DM 2 Million Miler, Hilton DM, Priority Club Platinum
Posts: 1,112
Compensation: “Bumps” — Voluntary and Involuntary Denied Boarding
Actually they offered $400 plus a hotel in SLC and the next morning flight to LAS OR a flight to LAX a hotel at LAX airport and the next morning flight from LAX to LAS. I think in the end they did not need volunteers after all.