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]
Sep 10, 2017, 10:01 am
#1456
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I'd say she was pretty keen to wait til the offer climbed way up there.
This is only the second largest single VDB I have seen, as a EWR-YYZ about a week ago paid several people $5000 each to bump off....
Wish I could be a part of one of these situations!
This is only the second largest single VDB I have seen, as a EWR-YYZ about a week ago paid several people $5000 each to bump off....
Wish I could be a part of one of these situations!
Sep 10, 2017, 1:48 pm
#1457
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EWR-MSP this morning offered $400 voucher for about 6 hours (next flight was sold out), but ended up not needing anybody.
Sep 10, 2017, 2:20 pm
#1458
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: Delta diamond, SPG platinum, Hyatt diamond
Posts: 351
Ord - ATL sunday
Today flight over by 6 ended up needing 3 to fly tomorrow. $600 each plus hotel/food.
Sep 10, 2017, 5:57 pm
#1459
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: NYC
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One day last week, BZE-ATL was oversold by 2. They started at $800+food/hotel. In the end, some people didn't check in, so they didn't need anyone. Seems a little low these days for a once-a-day routing, but that was just their opening offer.
Sep 17, 2017, 12:42 pm
#1460
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: STL
Programs: DL - PM
Posts: 226
This was a new one for me. My JFK-SLC flight this afternoon looked to be oversold. I inquired at the gate, and they were indeed offering $800 to take the next flight, three hours later. However, the agent informed me that Delta no longer pays for hotels in this case (I would have misconnected and had to finish the trip tomorrow morning). Has anyone heard that Delta won't pay for hotels anymore in case of VDB? I'm guessing the agent was misinformed or misquoted the policy, because especially if the last flight of the night was involved, I would expect not paying hotels to be a major hindrance to getting volunteers.
Sep 17, 2017, 3:07 pm
#1461
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This was a new one for me. My JFK-SLC flight this afternoon looked to be oversold. I inquired at the gate, and they were indeed offering $800 to take the next flight, three hours later. However, the agent informed me that Delta no longer pays for hotels in this case (I would have misconnected and had to finish the trip tomorrow morning). Has anyone heard that Delta won't pay for hotels anymore in case of VDB? I'm guessing the agent was misinformed or misquoted the policy, because especially if the last flight of the night was involved, I would expect not paying hotels to be a major hindrance to getting volunteers.
Sep 17, 2017, 3:18 pm
#1462
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
LATAM
2 days ago my SO and I offered our seat, got $500 each in travel vouchers and an overnight in a local "5 star" hotel. Asked if we could have two overnights in the city and was going to pay for the 2nd night but LATAM comped the second night also which was nice of them. Go to check in for the same flight this morning, over sold again !
my SO and I this time got a $300 voucher and another hotel. Annoyed that they wouldn't match the previous voucher amount but happy to spend 3 nights 4 days comped by LATAM here. $800 in travel voucher when my fare only cost $275 in the first place ;-)
2 days ago my SO and I offered our seat, got $500 each in travel vouchers and an overnight in a local "5 star" hotel. Asked if we could have two overnights in the city and was going to pay for the 2nd night but LATAM comped the second night also which was nice of them. Go to check in for the same flight this morning, over sold again !
my SO and I this time got a $300 voucher and another hotel. Annoyed that they wouldn't match the previous voucher amount but happy to spend 3 nights 4 days comped by LATAM here. $800 in travel voucher when my fare only cost $275 in the first place ;-)
Sep 17, 2017, 5:29 pm
#1463
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: San Antonio
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LATAM
2 days ago my SO and I offered our seat, got $500 each in travel vouchers and an overnight in a local "5 star" hotel. Asked if we could have two overnights in the city and was going to pay for the 2nd night but LATAM comped the second night also which was nice of them. Go to check in for the same flight this morning, over sold again !
my SO and I this time got a $300 voucher and another hotel. Annoyed that they wouldn't match the previous voucher amount but happy to spend 3 nights 4 days comped by LATAM here. $800 in travel voucher when my fare only cost $275 in the first place ;-)
2 days ago my SO and I offered our seat, got $500 each in travel vouchers and an overnight in a local "5 star" hotel. Asked if we could have two overnights in the city and was going to pay for the 2nd night but LATAM comped the second night also which was nice of them. Go to check in for the same flight this morning, over sold again !
my SO and I this time got a $300 voucher and another hotel. Annoyed that they wouldn't match the previous voucher amount but happy to spend 3 nights 4 days comped by LATAM here. $800 in travel voucher when my fare only cost $275 in the first place ;-)
Sep 18, 2017, 12:04 am
#1464
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Sep 18, 2017, 11:25 pm
#1465
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MCI-DTW and MCI-LGA, announcements made that both were oversold, $500 + hotel was the opening offer. Not sure what the final amounts were, or whether volunteers were ultimately needed.
Sep 20, 2017, 6:06 pm
#1466
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
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SEA-YVR I had my headphones on and was chilling, saw they were making announcements but figured it was just standard preflight stuff but eventuallay paused the music to hear they were still looking for volunteers and offering now $2,000 to take a bump, the next flight isn't for 5 hours but I don't need to be into Vancouver until tomorrow morning anyways (land now 1140pm) and 2 grand is pretty awesome, I'll head back to the SC and do some work and relax for a bit
Sep 20, 2017, 6:15 pm
#1467
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Location: Now in SLC
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For $2k, I'd just drive from Seattle to Vancouver rather than wait 5 hours. Nice score!
Sep 20, 2017, 8:42 pm
#1468
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I booked a r/t almost thought of grabbing a UA/AC flight at 7pm ( delayed till 8:15) but figured that would cancel my return. Didn't want to do the drive since I Uber to the airport so would have to head home first plus this is a overnight trip and coming back tomorrow 5PM and not interested in a long drive back tomorrow.
Sep 21, 2017, 5:49 am
#1469
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Roanoke, VA
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On this past Sunday afternoon I heard them offering $2000 for volunteers on RDU-DCA. PT sure how it all shook out, but wow I was jealous!
Sep 22, 2017, 9:22 pm
#1470
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: DL PM, MM; Marriott Plat
Posts: 458
Got an $800 voucher this week, plus three meal vouchers for a 2 hour delay. Only glitch was the cross county flights were booked on UA to get there same day. Puts my voucher balance at $6100 but I have to cash in $1500 worth in the next two weeks.