Same Day Confirmed, or SDC, Frequently Asked Questions, or FAQ
Mar 18, 2005, 7:59 pm
#31
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SDC on Delta Shuttle?
Hi all,
I am flying tomorrow LGA-DCA with an M fare on the shuttle. I would like to leave earlier in the day. Does the shuttle have a standby program or do the SDC terms apply. Also, with an M fare, is there a change fee at all? Thanks for the help.
I am flying tomorrow LGA-DCA with an M fare on the shuttle. I would like to leave earlier in the day. Does the shuttle have a standby program or do the SDC terms apply. Also, with an M fare, is there a change fee at all? Thanks for the help.
Mar 18, 2005, 8:55 pm
#32
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The Shuttle has its own set of rules. They used to have a complete explanation on their web site. Now, they say only this:
http://www.delta.com/care/faq/p_s_fa...p#reservations
I believe that an M fare is "unrestricted" for this purpose, but I'm not sure. The main distinction, however, is between "peak" and "off-peak" flights. You can always go from peak to off-peak on the same day without a fee. Similarly, you can go from off-peak to another off-peak. You usually cannot go from off-peak to peak for free.
If you are flying on Saturday, all flights are off-peak, so you should have no problem at all changing from one flight to another.
Bruce
http://www.delta.com/care/faq/p_s_fa...p#reservations
I believe that an M fare is "unrestricted" for this purpose, but I'm not sure. The main distinction, however, is between "peak" and "off-peak" flights. You can always go from peak to off-peak on the same day without a fee. Similarly, you can go from off-peak to another off-peak. You usually cannot go from off-peak to peak for free.
If you are flying on Saturday, all flights are off-peak, so you should have no problem at all changing from one flight to another.
Bruce
May 17, 2005, 10:22 am
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SDC Question
Am traveling an a F/C award ticket in June (domestic). I see that the $25 SDC fee applies to award tickets.
I have a long connection in ATL and would like to get an earlier flite out of ATL. Question is do I have to do this at the airport, or can I call res before I leave for the airport.
I have a long connection in ATL and would like to get an earlier flite out of ATL. Question is do I have to do this at the airport, or can I call res before I leave for the airport.
May 17, 2005, 10:29 am
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Originally Posted by frankc98376
Am traveling an a F/C award ticket in June (domestic). I see that the $25 SDC fee applies to award tickets.
I have a long connection in ATL and would like to get an earlier flite out of ATL. Question is do I have to do this at the airport, or can I call res before I leave for the airport.
I have a long connection in ATL and would like to get an earlier flite out of ATL. Question is do I have to do this at the airport, or can I call res before I leave for the airport.
May 24, 2005, 12:09 pm
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Can one do SDC online?
I tried a search and have not been able to find an answer but I wondered if anyone had successfully switched a ticket online and only being charged the SDC fee of $25 for FO or free for GM/PM. Thanks for your help.
May 24, 2005, 4:48 pm
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I've done it many times by calling, and find it to be one of the best Gold Medallion benefits (along with shorter security lines and 100% mileage bonuses - oh yeah, and the upgrades). But you must call to take advantage of the program.
Jun 1, 2005, 10:18 am
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$26.50 for SDC???
Why would DL charge $26.50 for an SDC???
I changed my flights on Monday. My original flights were BDL-MCO-RDU, departing at 6:40p, arriving into RDU at 12:30a. I changed to BDL-ATL-RDU, departing at 7:10p, arriving into RDU at 11:30p. When I checked my cc online today, Delta had posted a charge of $26.50 for "Additional Collection." Anyone have any idea why they would charge $1.50 more than the usual SCD?
Thanks.
I changed my flights on Monday. My original flights were BDL-MCO-RDU, departing at 6:40p, arriving into RDU at 12:30a. I changed to BDL-ATL-RDU, departing at 7:10p, arriving into RDU at 11:30p. When I checked my cc online today, Delta had posted a charge of $26.50 for "Additional Collection." Anyone have any idea why they would charge $1.50 more than the usual SCD?
Thanks.
Aug 25, 2005, 1:18 pm
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Limits of SDC
I know I posted a thread about this before but I have a few more questions. I couldn't find any of this on the web-site:
Will you still get all the miles you flown?
What are the limits of the new flight? Can you add another connection or 2?
Can you fly via a different city?
Thanks,
Steven
Will you still get all the miles you flown?
What are the limits of the new flight? Can you add another connection or 2?
Can you fly via a different city?
Thanks,
Steven