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Dec 18, 2005, 9:24 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by JS
It's because you live in a Delta monopoly city. Delta strikes off its list people who live in MLB, CSG, ABY, VLD, MCN, BQK, ISO, MEI, DHN, EKO and CDC. 
Happy Holidays!
Dec 18, 2005, 9:47 pm
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Mrs. Gargoyle, who is FO got a card; hers had a voucher for free first class upgrades on any Aeroflot flights in 2006-7. She tossed mine card in the garbage without opening it, but I just fished it out and found a 200k Cholula miles coupon.
What about people who live in a CRC?
Originally Posted by JS
It's because you live in a Delta monopoly city. Delta strikes off its list people who live in MLB, CSG, ABY, VLD, MCN, BQK, ISO, MEI, DHN, EKO and CDC.
Last edited by Gargoyle; Dec 18, 2005 at 9:50 pm Reason: added BS reply to JS
Dec 18, 2005, 11:27 pm
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I got one, but I think it was the FO version, since it was printed in silver ink.
Dec 19, 2005, 1:06 am
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Got the FO version, not a bad idea from a marketing perspective.
Dec 19, 2005, 7:01 am
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I got my lovely Silver/FO version and had a free mileage coupon. The problem is that I had buy 100,000 to get 1,000 free.
Think that's a good deal?
Think that's a good deal?
Dec 19, 2005, 7:53 am
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Originally Posted by card26
IThink that's a good deal?
And I'm surprised you didn't get 26 cards card.
Dec 19, 2005, 9:22 am
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Originally Posted by Traveller
Nope.
And I'm surprised you didn't get 26 cards card.
And I'm surprised you didn't get 26 cards card.
Dec 19, 2005, 9:31 am
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The card is a nice touch, but what about saving the $$ towards better perks?
Dec 19, 2005, 9:43 am
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$100,000 Delta Dollars
Originally Posted by atl runner
My wife and I both got the same card yesterday.
However, ours both had a coupon for 100,000 Delta Dollars as well. You better check your trash.
However, ours both had a coupon for 100,000 Delta Dollars as well. You better check your trash.
I, too, received the coupon for $100,000 Delta Dollars. Unfortunately, the fine print stipulates that a maximum of $5 may be applied to any given ticket. Since the coupon must be redeemed at a CTO or airport, a $10 fee will be charged. Thus, Delta has found a brilliant way to get an extra $5 on every ticket!
Dec 19, 2005, 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by card26
You know, I should call DL about that. This way I can get 26,000 free miles. Of course, I'd have to buy 2.6 million miles but just think of all the Skysaver seats I could get.
Dec 19, 2005, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
I hate being the bearer of bad tidings (ok, I really do enjoy it), but having a large Skymiles balance will do nothing to make additional Skysaver seats appear. They are mostly mythical. However, a 2.6M SM balance might make Skygouger awards easier to swallow.
Guess that's why DL offered such a generous package to kick in that free 1,000 miles.
Dec 19, 2005, 11:56 am
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Originally Posted by card26
I think I meant to say Skychoice...But either way, with the depletion in Skysaver seats and Skychoice taking up the slack, Bamavol coined the best phrase....Skygouger.
Guess that's why DL offered such a generous package to kick in that free 1,000 miles.
Guess that's why DL offered such a generous package to kick in that free 1,000 miles.
edited to assert that I did indeed coin the phrase on 2/17/05, based on a search of the term. However, I have not trademarked it and permit use freely throughout these fora and in all communications with Delta Air Lines, its partners, subsidiaries and successors.
Last edited by BamaVol; Dec 19, 2005 at 12:06 pm
Dec 19, 2005, 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
edited to assert that I did indeed coin the phrase on 2/17/05, based on a search of the term. However, I have not trademarked it and permit use freely throughout these fora and in all communications with Delta Air Lines, its partners, subsidiaries and successors.
I have a close friend who is a patent/trademark attorney. Perhaps you two can talk and trademark it. This way, when DL raises the minimum mileage for award travel, you will have Skygouger ready to go.
Dec 19, 2005, 12:13 pm
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Got mine today. Came with lifetime FC flying benefits.
Dec 19, 2005, 12:14 pm
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Okay, who coined the term SkyRape? or SkyRaper?