Delta Annouces "New BusinessElite" Sevices Between JFK - LAX & SFO
Oct 22, 2009, 6:50 am
#106
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Does anyone know why the V and X availability is always 0 on the JFK-LAX routes? Even with an empty cabin they never show availability. Last month I cleared on my redeye LAX-JFK at the 5 day window, and the outbound to LAX on the battlefield. This month's trips have all been battlefield. I am scheduled out on Monday and still no upgrade, and my return redeye with only a few seats sold shows 0 availability. It seems as if the default is 0 availability since they changed to BE service on this route. Has anyone noticed this?
Oct 22, 2009, 6:51 am
#107
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Can someone clarify the dinner options for JFK-LAX? I am looking at mid week late February and the 9:05pm flight says "snack"...I understand its after the 8:00pm cut off time for dinner listed on the webiste but does this premium route get an exception? I am curious to know what a "snack" constitutes for this flight.
Also Delta.com shows odd results for "in flight services"...the 4:30pm flight shows "dinner"...the 6:10 flight says "none" and the 9:05pm says "snack"
Also Delta.com shows odd results for "in flight services"...the 4:30pm flight shows "dinner"...the 6:10 flight says "none" and the 9:05pm says "snack"
Oct 22, 2009, 6:52 am
#108
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So far, I am getting the upgrades, but at the gate, rather than in advance. Further, there never seems to be availability. I was just wondering if this is because it is a BE product. Before they rolled out the BE service, I was upgraded at the window a majority of the time. I know there were more seats available, but with few, if any, seats in BE sold I am still seeing the upgrades not clear until the gate.
Oct 22, 2009, 7:19 am
#109
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I am flying jfk-lax tonight at 8:30. I did not clear at the window. I am currently number 3 of 4 on the upgrade list but thats just because not everyone is checked in. I am not holding my breath for the upgrade.
Oct 22, 2009, 7:54 am
#110
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So far, I am getting the upgrades, but at the gate, rather than in advance. Further, there never seems to be availability. I was just wondering if this is because it is a BE product. Before they rolled out the BE service, I was upgraded at the window a majority of the time. I know there were more seats available, but with few, if any, seats in BE sold I am still seeing the upgrades not clear until the gate.
Oct 22, 2009, 8:16 am
#113
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And, don't know how many UA flyers are stealing, but they have certainly stolen this UA 1k from flying p.s.
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Oct 22, 2009, 8:40 am
#114
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Oct 22, 2009, 9:14 am
#115
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Since it is so new, I think DL is still trying to figure out numbers and when/if upgrade inventory should be released. Only time will tell.
Oct 22, 2009, 9:59 am
#117
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Don't know when you flew, but all BusinessElite items except for amenity kit are now given, including noise cancelling headset. Meal is enhanced by using BusinessElite china, silverware, and linens. Meal is NOT standard domestic first. It is much better like BusinessElite minus the appetizer. And, like another poster mentioned, near full BE menu will be rolled out soon.
And, don't know how many UA flyers are stealing, but they have certainly stolen this UA 1k from flying p.s.
And, don't know how many UA flyers are stealing, but they have certainly stolen this UA 1k from flying p.s.
Oct 22, 2009, 10:59 am
#118
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Oct 22, 2009, 11:24 am
#119
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Does anyone know why the V and X availability is always 0 on the JFK-LAX routes? Even with an empty cabin they never show availability. Last month I cleared on my redeye LAX-JFK at the 5 day window, and the outbound to LAX on the battlefield. This month's trips have all been battlefield. I am scheduled out on Monday and still no upgrade, and my return redeye with only a few seats sold shows 0 availability. It seems as if the default is 0 availability since they changed to BE service on this route. Has anyone noticed this?
Oct 22, 2009, 12:15 pm
#120
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It was very recently (within the last two weeks)! Regular domestic fare including the paper "linen." Took them over two hours after takeoff to serve the standard domestic meal. All and all I was disappointed, but certainly not going to complain since I was upgraded off of a T fare.