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]
Apr 23, 2017, 9:54 pm
#1366
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Rapid Rewards, Sky Miles
Posts: 40
GA have been giving CASH vouchers to pax in NY, LAX, DAL and tons of other cities. How much did ya get in Delta Dollars?
Apr 23, 2017, 10:17 pm
#1367
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MSN
Programs: DL GM, Marriott Titanium, Amtrak Member
Posts: 226
I overheard a request in SEA today.
SEA-DTW early afternoon needed 6 volunteers (later 2). Offer was $900 Delta credit to take a late flight same day.
SEA-DTW early afternoon needed 6 volunteers (later 2). Offer was $900 Delta credit to take a late flight same day.
Apr 23, 2017, 10:37 pm
#1368
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: DL PM, MM; Marriott Plat
Posts: 458
Last week I had a double bump. Orig flight had mx delay, used app for next flight which became oversold. Got $600 delta dollars and put on original delayed flight. On last leg, oversold, got $500 Amex card, hotel, food vouchers. Good day.
Apr 24, 2017, 3:54 pm
#1369
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: CLT
Programs: DL DM, AA Gold, Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 438
$800 DL dollars. (to arrive 2 hours later at PHF rather than ORF). While I would always prefer "cash", I spend enough on DL through the year that I don't mind the delta voucher.
Apr 24, 2017, 4:06 pm
#1370
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Katy, TX
Programs: AA - PLT(2MM); DL - PM(2MM); Hilton - Gold; Marriott Bonvoy- Titanium; Hyatt - Platinum
Posts: 1,718
Just curious - wouldn't the cash option be taxable, thus reducing its overall value?
Apr 24, 2017, 8:23 pm
#1371
Join Date: Oct 2009
Programs: Marriott, IHG, Delta, United
Posts: 576
That kind of gets into a gray area... generally the awarded cash-back or miles are considered "discounts" and thus officially you are being discounted $X from your flight (and potentially other future subsequent flights) with airline X. I guess theoretically if the the cash received exceeded the amount spent with airline X over the year, than the IRS could have a case with you... but I don't believe (could be wrong) that the airlines report the cash awarded amounts to the IRS.
As far as value, that is all in the eyes of the beholder. For instance, a taxable $100 may still be more valuable to someone than $500 delta dollars if they have no intention of flying in the next 12 months.
Apr 25, 2017, 5:50 am
#1372
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: CLE
Programs: UA, AA Plat Pro, DL, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 477
This article explains it pretty well:
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea....ation-taxable/
Apr 25, 2017, 6:38 am
#1373
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Took a VDB on AUS - DTW on Sunday afternoon. They were offering $600 for getting home on the same day or more if travel was for the next day. Got them to give me $1000 and a hotel since next flight to RDU was the next day.
Then they ended up overselling AUS - RDU yesterday so took another $500 + lunch voucher to get on the AUS - DTW - RDU flight last night. So in total $1500 Delta Dollars to eventually end up on the same route home 24 hours later.
No issue on my end with it being Delta Dollars vs. cash, we've got a number of flights coming up so it'll easily get used.
Then they ended up overselling AUS - RDU yesterday so took another $500 + lunch voucher to get on the AUS - DTW - RDU flight last night. So in total $1500 Delta Dollars to eventually end up on the same route home 24 hours later.
No issue on my end with it being Delta Dollars vs. cash, we've got a number of flights coming up so it'll easily get used.
Apr 27, 2017, 8:24 am
#1374
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SAN
Programs: DL Plat, AS Gold, UA Silver, WN A-List, Marriott Plat, SPG Plat, National Executive Elite
Posts: 86
On Monday morning, offer was $1000 DL dollars for the 8 am SJC-LAS flight. I took that and was confirmed in first for the 12:45 flight that afternoon. Most I've ever gotten for a VDB.
Apr 30, 2017, 12:04 pm
#1375
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: STL
Programs: DL - PM
Posts: 226
Sunday morning SLC - ATL oversold by 7. $800 in Delta dollars to take a flight 3 hours later.
Apr 30, 2017, 5:58 pm
#1377
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: JFK/LGA
Programs: DL DM, HH Gold, SPG Platinum 100, National Executive Elite
Posts: 1,687
Apr 30, 2017, 6:14 pm
#1379
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: JFK/LGA
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Posts: 1,687