Delta Customer Event in ATL on 5/18
May 4, 2006, 5:42 am
#46
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Here is my bet, they will not get fifty people and the event will be canceled.
I am thinking that someone in Marketing told them about the FT crowd and it was oversold as a source of input. It appears that way. All indications are that they will not get their fifty guests.
Maybe if this event were highlighted somewhere else on FT.
There are a lot of former loyal DL customers who could give them some input.(Me being one, I only fly Air Tran now.)
Just my thoughts.
I am thinking that someone in Marketing told them about the FT crowd and it was oversold as a source of input. It appears that way. All indications are that they will not get their fifty guests.
Maybe if this event were highlighted somewhere else on FT.
There are a lot of former loyal DL customers who could give them some input.(Me being one, I only fly Air Tran now.)
Just my thoughts.
May 4, 2006, 6:32 am
#47
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Originally Posted by underpressure
Here is my bet, they will not get fifty people and the event will be canceled.
All things considered, there really wasn't a lot of notice and many of us who would have otherwise attended, already have commitments. I envy those of you who can go and look forward to the after reports.
May 4, 2006, 7:10 am
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Originally Posted by DLfan
I hope you're wrong. ..
May 4, 2006, 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by underpressure
Here is my bet, they will not get fifty people and the event will be canceled.
I am thinking that someone in Marketing told them about the FT crowd and it was oversold as a source of input. It appears that way. All indications are that they will not get their fifty guests.
I am thinking that someone in Marketing told them about the FT crowd and it was oversold as a source of input. It appears that way. All indications are that they will not get their fifty guests.
May 4, 2006, 10:46 am
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Just registered, haven't received a confirmation email yet - will see if there is still space available...
May 4, 2006, 1:56 pm
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email came
Just received the confirmation email
See all of you there.....
Thank you for accepting our invitation to discover the New Delta. We can't wait to meet you.
At this behind-the-scenes event, you'll hear Delta executives discuss our plans for the future. They'll cover everything from corporate strategy to the SkyMiles® program and in-flight experience. We encourage you to bring your questions about the New Delta.
If you have any questions about the event or will be unable to attend, please contact us ASAP at [email protected].
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the New Delta.
When: May 18, 2006
Where: 180 Peachtree Street (formerly the downtown Macy's)
Time: 6:00 - 9:00p.m.
Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served — Business casual attire is recommended.
We already have your RSVP information, so there's no need to bring your invitation or this e-mail.
Event Parking
Complimentary parking will be available at 150 Carnegie Way. Please plan on arriving by 5:45p.m. to park and enter the building. And remember to bring your parking ticket into the building; we'll validate it as you enter the event.
Driving Directions
From the North:
Take I-85/I-75 South toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 249 C - Williams Street/World Congress Center/Georgia Dome. Turn left at the fifth traffic light onto Andrew Young International Blvd. Take an immediate right onto Carnegie Way. Go two blocks. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
From the South:
Take I-85/I-75 North toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 248 C - Andrew Young International Blvd/Freedom Parkway/Carter Center. After exiting, stay to your left. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto International Boulevard. Go through five traffic lights. After fifth light, take immediate left onto Carnegie Way. Go two blocks. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
From the West:
Take I-20 East toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 56 B - Windsor Street/Spring Street/Turner Field. After exiting, turn left at the first light onto Windsor Street. (Windsor Street becomes Spring Street). At the ninth traffic light, turn right onto Carnegie Way. (Hampton Suites is on your right.) Go one block onto Carnegie Way. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
From the East:
Take I-20 West toward downtown Atlanta. Take I-75/I-85 North towards Chattanooga/Greenville. Stay in the right lanes. Take exit 248 C - Andrew Young International Blvd/Freedom Parkway/Carter Center. After exiting, stay to your left. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto International Boulevard. Go through five traffic lights. After the fifth light, take an immediate left onto Carnegie Way. Go two blocks. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
Thank you again for your loyalty. We look forward to seeing you on May 18.
I like the part about the cocktails
See all of you there.....
Thank you for accepting our invitation to discover the New Delta. We can't wait to meet you.
At this behind-the-scenes event, you'll hear Delta executives discuss our plans for the future. They'll cover everything from corporate strategy to the SkyMiles® program and in-flight experience. We encourage you to bring your questions about the New Delta.
If you have any questions about the event or will be unable to attend, please contact us ASAP at [email protected].
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the New Delta.
When: May 18, 2006
Where: 180 Peachtree Street (formerly the downtown Macy's)
Time: 6:00 - 9:00p.m.
Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served — Business casual attire is recommended.
We already have your RSVP information, so there's no need to bring your invitation or this e-mail.
Event Parking
Complimentary parking will be available at 150 Carnegie Way. Please plan on arriving by 5:45p.m. to park and enter the building. And remember to bring your parking ticket into the building; we'll validate it as you enter the event.
Driving Directions
From the North:
Take I-85/I-75 South toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 249 C - Williams Street/World Congress Center/Georgia Dome. Turn left at the fifth traffic light onto Andrew Young International Blvd. Take an immediate right onto Carnegie Way. Go two blocks. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
From the South:
Take I-85/I-75 North toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 248 C - Andrew Young International Blvd/Freedom Parkway/Carter Center. After exiting, stay to your left. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto International Boulevard. Go through five traffic lights. After fifth light, take immediate left onto Carnegie Way. Go two blocks. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
From the West:
Take I-20 East toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 56 B - Windsor Street/Spring Street/Turner Field. After exiting, turn left at the first light onto Windsor Street. (Windsor Street becomes Spring Street). At the ninth traffic light, turn right onto Carnegie Way. (Hampton Suites is on your right.) Go one block onto Carnegie Way. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
From the East:
Take I-20 West toward downtown Atlanta. Take I-75/I-85 North towards Chattanooga/Greenville. Stay in the right lanes. Take exit 248 C - Andrew Young International Blvd/Freedom Parkway/Carter Center. After exiting, stay to your left. Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto International Boulevard. Go through five traffic lights. After the fifth light, take an immediate left onto Carnegie Way. Go two blocks. The parking garage is on the right (Lanier Parking Systems, 150 Carnegie Way). Look for signs and greeters.
Thank you again for your loyalty. We look forward to seeing you on May 18.
I like the part about the cocktails
May 4, 2006, 1:57 pm
#52
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Originally Posted by longing4piedmont
Just received the confirmation email
See all of you there.....
See all of you there.....
So much for wanting to meet for a drink, they are having coctails there. ^ and horse dervies (what ever they are)
Business casual, does that mean I should wash my kicks?
Last edited by underpressure; May 4, 2006 at 3:36 pm
May 4, 2006, 2:36 pm
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I was just confirmed via email from Delta.
May 4, 2006, 3:02 pm
#54
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Got my email confirmation today.
Wow.. I'm impressed they're even paying for parking.
Can't wait to see what they have to say
Wow.. I'm impressed they're even paying for parking.
Can't wait to see what they have to say
May 4, 2006, 3:05 pm
#55
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really wish
Scrap that, shifted client just called, I SHOULD be there. I just registered, I think. I sent it to the person the announcement was from, is that correct? Not seeing a link to register, am I missing it?
edit again...I found the link, yes I am out of it today.
edit again...I found the link, yes I am out of it today.
Last edited by Lehava; May 4, 2006 at 3:15 pm Reason: change in plan, edit 2 I'm an idiot
May 4, 2006, 3:15 pm
#56
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Originally Posted by Lehava
Scrap that, shifted client just called, I SHOULD be there. I just registered, I think. I sent it to the person the announcement was from, is that correct? Not seeing a link to register, am I missing it?
May 4, 2006, 3:26 pm
#57
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Originally Posted by underpressure
Here is my bet, they will not get fifty people and the event will be canceled.
I am thinking that someone in Marketing told them about the FT crowd and it was oversold as a source of input. It appears that way. All indications are that they will not get their fifty guests.
I am thinking that someone in Marketing told them about the FT crowd and it was oversold as a source of input. It appears that way. All indications are that they will not get their fifty guests.
May 4, 2006, 4:09 pm
#58
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Originally Posted by DLfan
The link to register is in the announcement at the top of the DL forum. I'm really jealous, Lehava. Wish I could do this. I tried to shift plans today and discovered that it is cost prohibitive.
May 4, 2006, 4:10 pm
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HMMMM and that Sat night is the nascar all star race in Charlotte...may just have to make this a weekend!!!!!!!
May 4, 2006, 5:06 pm
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I can't make it, I will be travelling that Thursday but won't get into ATL until 9:45pm. Leaving at 10:30pm.... if anyone from the event is at the airport. 