Delta Road Warrior Training/DO
Jul 4, 2009, 10:29 am
#811
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hopefully on a plane...
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Jul 4, 2009, 11:31 am
#812
Join Date: Jan 2006
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I guess PayPal charges fees after a certain number of transactions? I've never been charged a fee except when receiving a payment from someone who was international.
Jul 4, 2009, 1:07 pm
#813
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Southern = Hospitality
There is nothing wrong with it, it's just that an airline that is rebranding itself as the new "Global Airline" needs to shake it's (proud) Southern image, as the folksy charm does not always translate to other areas. I don't want to get into semantics, offend, or play the "Confederacy vs Yankee" thing, but to many, Southern = slow (as in not quick). Delta's image can be improved by focusing on all the diverse communities it serves while remaining proud of it's roots.
Luckily Deltalina doesn't have the "Southern Drawl", but there are some give-away words.
Luckily Deltalina doesn't have the "Southern Drawl", but there are some give-away words.
I will never forget when I was flying UAL and I needed to get up to Rome NY, my plane was cancelled and I was trying to find a flight to any city in the area. I said to the gate agent "ma'am, I really need to be there this evening if possible" She stated "if you need to be there, take a train".
I will take Delta's southern charm any day!
Jul 4, 2009, 3:10 pm
#814
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I personally like the southern accent and leanings. The phrase "southern hospitality" is well known and describes what I believe Delta brings to the picture. Fly AF or NWA (they are being "retrained") or especially United. Heck, the finger wave is nothing...at UAL they shake a fist at you!
I will never forget when I was flying UAL and I needed to get up to Rome NY, my plane was cancelled and I was trying to find a flight to any city in the area. I said to the gate agent "ma'am, I really need to be there this evening if possible" She stated "if you need to be there, take a train".
I will take Delta's southern charm any day!
I will never forget when I was flying UAL and I needed to get up to Rome NY, my plane was cancelled and I was trying to find a flight to any city in the area. I said to the gate agent "ma'am, I really need to be there this evening if possible" She stated "if you need to be there, take a train".
I will take Delta's southern charm any day!
Jul 4, 2009, 3:13 pm
#815
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Jul 4, 2009, 3:55 pm
#816
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Jul 4, 2009, 3:56 pm
#817
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Jul 4, 2009, 11:34 pm
#818
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Thanks Canarise for posting about Flyzabit and the T-shirts. She did this all on her own, and it would be great if everyone that got a shirt would chip in and help. They were a real hit with the Delta employees and I particularly appreciate the fact that she took the time to pass them out to all the employees and the fire station guys over the 3 days. They really enjoyed that immensely. No doubt she should head up "hospitality" for the next event!
I volunteered to make them a week or so before, worried about what DL would say or think, and went ahead on the Monday of DO-week when I got a fairly positive nod. I got them Tuesday night. By that time, atldiff was zapped with fees from PayPal, and then had to tie up the final details AND deal with the CLEAR dinner situation. I intended to see that all participants who wanted one got one (only 1 decline) and the DL liaisons as well. That was the only list I kept -- who got one. Guessing sizes and count was fun, but came out pretty well in the end.
I've given cost details to atldiff in an email, along with a Paypal account / email and home address (NOT for public posting!). Final participants should get an email from him. You may also PM me, and I'll answer by PM or email if you note that. Again, due to the "unofficial" nature and late introduction of the shirts (so that finding a sponsor firm really wasn't likely), I was not going to obligate anyone, and am not pricing for profit -- just covering participant and DL staff shirt costs.
Several of you mentioned that you donated at the check-in desk. As I'm sure that atldiff and Canarsie ate a few extra costs themselves, you are good in my book. Again, this is voluntary.
Finally, I'm going to say that FlyinMom and Scoow did a tremendous job at Check-in, so I'll be happy to complement (and compliment) them at DO TOO (TWO? 2? II?).
Jul 5, 2009, 7:59 am
#819
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Jul 5, 2009, 9:45 am
#820
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Quick note: The amount mentioned in the email (a shorter version than my email to atldiff, since I am not known for writing short notes) essentially would cover you and 1 Delta employee (i.e., 2 t-shirts). For getting a photo screenprint transfer (or whatever), on a rush order, from scratch, with setup fee waived because it was camera ready, we got an extremely good deal.
Last edited by flyzabit; Jul 5, 2009 at 10:28 am
Jul 5, 2009, 4:11 pm
#821
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Delta Road Warrior Training - Another Session Planned?
I hated to miss this opportunity to come to Atlanta and see the behind the scenes of Delta, and was wondering, will there be another Road Warrior Training in the near future? The one that just took place overlapped into vacation time and there was no possible way to get to Atlanta to participate. When I first read the post I thought this was way cool and so interesting!
Keep me posted!!
Jetguy727
Keep me posted!!
Jetguy727
Jul 5, 2009, 4:18 pm
#822
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I hated to miss this opportunity to come to Atlanta and see the behind the scenes of Delta, and was wondering, will there be another Road Warrior Training in the near future? The one that just took place overlapped into vacation time and there was no possible way to get to Atlanta to participate. When I first read the post I thought this was way cool and so interesting!
Keep me posted!!
Jetguy727
Keep me posted!!
Jetguy727
It sounds like atldlff and Canarsie are working on Round 2...I'm sure more details will be announced in the months to come.
Jul 5, 2009, 7:20 pm
#823
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I can confirm that every single Delta Air Lines employee to whom we spoke involving this event are very much interested in repeating this event and, to me, that is the most important factor to determine the possibility of this event happening again.
Yes, atldlff and I are already working feverishly on plans on how to make this event even better for next time, both by the few improvements that we found were necessary and by adding more to the agenda.
Of course, I cannot reveal details at this time, but if you only knew...
Please stay tuned...
Yes, atldlff and I are already working feverishly on plans on how to make this event even better for next time, both by the few improvements that we found were necessary and by adding more to the agenda.
Of course, I cannot reveal details at this time, but if you only knew...
Please stay tuned...
Jul 5, 2009, 7:48 pm
#824
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Everyone can thank Brian for his hard work by taking a couple of minutes to help fulfill his goal of visiting Antarctica! ^
I'm glad to hear another event is in the works. To avoid having Brian and Steven incur out-of-pocket expenses again, I think it'd be fair if they asked for a small non-refundable deposit from registrants the next time around. @:-)
Jul 6, 2009, 12:33 pm
#825
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I can confirm that every single Delta Air Lines employee to whom we spoke involving this event are very much interested in repeating this event and, to me, that is the most important factor to determine the possibility of this event happening again.
Yes, atldlff and I are already working feverishly on plans on how to make this event even better for next time, both by the few improvements that we found were necessary and by adding more to the agenda.
Of course, I cannot reveal details at this time, but if you only knew...
Please stay tuned...
Yes, atldlff and I are already working feverishly on plans on how to make this event even better for next time, both by the few improvements that we found were necessary and by adding more to the agenda.
Of course, I cannot reveal details at this time, but if you only knew...
Please stay tuned...