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FlyerTalk Forums - Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ en Wed, 13 May 2026 14:21:57 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ TSA Touchless ID not showing on DL boarding pass https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217877-tsa-touchless-id-not-showing-dl-boarding-pass.html Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:27 GMT I’m enrolled in the program with a valid passport, as confirmed by a nice green bolded “enrolled” on the Delta app and “opted in” on the website, and flying out of a participating airport (DEN) to a participating airport (MSP), but the Touchless ID... I’m enrolled in the program with a valid passport, as confirmed by a nice green bolded “enrolled” on the Delta app and “opted in” on the website, and flying out of a participating airport (DEN) to a participating airport (MSP), but the Touchless ID icon is not showing up on my mobile boarding pass.

What gives? Is it a glitch, or am I missing something that makes me or this trip not eligible? ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles itaexpat https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217877-tsa-touchless-id-not-showing-dl-boarding-pass.html KLM Reschedule https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217850-klm-reschedule.html Wed, 13 May 2026 06:27:01 GMT Was flying prem Econ on KLM (booked through Delta) VIE-AMS-SAN. Just got an email that flight was cancelled and now flying VIE-AMS the following day and then AMS-SAN a day later. Less than ideal. Thoughts? And could I ask to still fly to AMS on the... Was flying prem Econ on KLM (booked through Delta) VIE-AMS-SAN. Just got an email that flight was cancelled and now flying VIE-AMS the following day and then AMS-SAN a day later. Less than ideal. Thoughts? And could I ask to still fly to AMS on the orig date so as to have two nights at same hotel? Sigh.
]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles drewnyc https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217850-klm-reschedule.html Heh - No Platinum Medallion Level https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217839-heh-no-platinum-medallion-level.html Wed, 13 May 2026 00:08:46 GMT Image:

]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles doctordoctor https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217839-heh-no-platinum-medallion-level.html C+ Uber Promo https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217803-c-uber-promo.html Tue, 12 May 2026 12:12:35 GMT Fyi in case some haven't gotten the email or aren't aware. Not sure if its targeted or not. Book C+ and you get a $40 uber credit, up to two times for flights between May 11 and July 19, 2026.

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Now, comfort in the air makes it easy to get around and explore on the ground. Enroll, book and fly in Delta Comfort Classic or Extra between now and July 19, 2026, to receive up to $80 in savings with Uber.

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The Eligible Flight must be a domestic flight originating from an airport in the Continental United States and concluding at a final destination within the Continental United States (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. Territories). Eligible Flight purchases must be booked in the name of the enrolled Member using the Member’s SkyMiles number through delta.com or the Fly Delta app. The Eligible Flight must be purchased in Delta Comfort (i.e., a paid or complimentary upgrade from Delta Main will not qualify). Delta Basic experiences and use of certificates or other non-revenue tickets are excluded. Award Tickets in Delta Comfort Classic are eligible for this promotion if other eligibility criteria are satisfied.

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Eligible Delta SkyMiles Members can save up to $80 on Uber rides, subject to the terms and conditions of this promotion, which can be applied towards the cost of your next two Uber rides. Eligible Members may earn no more than one Uber promo code. Maximum discount of $40 per ride, even if qualifying rides are more than $40. For rides less than $40, unused discount will be forfeited. Maximum of 2 rides per rider. Discount/promo is valid for rides only that begin/end in the United States. To activate the promo code, apply it in the Uber app before requesting your ride. Discount/promo expires 60 days after application to your Uber account or 11:59 pm ET on September 19, 2026, whichever is sooner. Eligible members who apply the code by July 19 will have 60 days to redeem, while those who apply after July 19 will have fewer days to redeem before the September 19, 2026 end date. Discount does not apply to surcharges, government fees, tolls, or tips and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. For accounts with multiple valid promo codes, the promo with the highest savings will automatically apply to a rider’s next trip. The user must receive the code via email directly from Delta to qualify. The code will be delivered within 7-10 days after completed, qualifying flight. One-time use only. Offer is non-transferable. Offer and terms are subject to change.

]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles rylan https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217803-c-uber-promo.html Companion cert workaround -- pseudo hidden city ticketing? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217801-companion-cert-workaround-pseudo-hidden-city-ticketing.html Tue, 12 May 2026 11:47:39 GMT I have long struggled to use my DL reserve companion certificates for one reason or another, frequently because I am much more likely to book open jaws and one-ways than actual RTs from the same city. Even when I do have a RT itinerary, the... I have long struggled to use my DL reserve companion certificates for one reason or another, frequently because I am much more likely to book open jaws and one-ways than actual RTs from the same city. Even when I do have a RT itinerary, the certificate almost invariably doesn't cover both legs because of fare bucket restrictions.

I have also found that booking a RT and then ditching the return leg for the sole purpose of using the cert rarely offers any cost savings.

However, I recently was able to find a mixed class RT with the outbound in J and the inbound on a cheap-o economy redeye that no one would ever fly voluntarily. By using the cert and then skipping the return leg, I would be saving ~$650 versus the cash price of booking the J leg OW. It legitimately covers the card's AF for something I might have theoretically booked anyway (an increasing rarity these days.)

Will DL have a problem with this? It's not hidden city ticketing in that these are both nonstop flights, but am I subverting the fare rules or companion cert terms in some way that DL will actually care about? ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles OhDoctor https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217801-companion-cert-workaround-pseudo-hidden-city-ticketing.html JFK to PRG on a 767-300, is it worth spending more for Delta one vs comfort +? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217787-jfk-prg-767-300-worth-spending-more-delta-one-vs-comfort.html Tue, 12 May 2026 04:14:37 GMT Flying from JFK to PRG on a 767-300. I am taking a red eye flight and will have a busy day the next day. Is it worth it to spend more points on the delta one ticket vs the comfort + one? Its roughly double the points. I do have lots of points from... Flying from JFK to PRG on a 767-300.
I am taking a red eye flight and will have a busy day the next day.
Is it worth it to spend more points on the delta one ticket vs the comfort + one? Its roughly double the points. I do have lots of points from my credit card, so if the experience would be much better I would spend the points.

Thank you ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles ghurty https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217787-jfk-prg-767-300-worth-spending-more-delta-one-vs-comfort.html JFK summer thunderstorm risk 3pm flight https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217780-jfk-summer-thunderstorm-risk-3pm-flight.html Mon, 11 May 2026 23:33:27 GMT Was gonna book a 3pm flight and wondered if 3pm summer time departure is a slight or high risk for t storms? Thanks Was gonna book a 3pm flight and wondered if
3pm summer time departure is a slight or high risk for t storms?

Thanks
]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles boycruz https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217780-jfk-summer-thunderstorm-risk-3pm-flight.html Flying international from JFK no bags, how long before flight time do I need to be? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217716-flying-international-jfk-no-bags-how-long-before-flight-time-do-i-need.html Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:37 GMT I generally don't fly out of jfk or delta, so this is a first for me. I have a 640pm international flight on a Sunday out of JFK. I am flying delta one. I don't have any checked bags. How long before flight time do I need to be by the airport? I have clear and TSA precheck.

Thank you
]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles ghurty https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217716-flying-international-jfk-no-bags-how-long-before-flight-time-do-i-need.html Delta vs United, SFO/BOS, First Class Review https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217714-delta-vs-united-sfo-bos-first-class-review.html Sun, 10 May 2026 21:22:02 GMT First, full disclosure that I am a Delta PM/MM (previously DM) who flies infrequently with United. I recently flew round trip SFO-BOS and had the opportunity to compare Delta’s first class on the A321neo with United’s on the 737 MAX 9. My review and... First, full disclosure that I am a Delta PM/MM (previously DM) who flies infrequently with United. I recently flew round trip SFO-BOS and had the opportunity to compare Delta’s first class on the A321neo with United’s on the 737 MAX 9. My review and grades follow:

Operations/Timing:

Delta: Afternoon flight boarded on time but was ultimately delayed slightly due to weight adjustments. Pilots explained the delay and were apologetic. Grade: B+

United: Despite the early morning departure, the flight was moderately delayed. The incoming aircraft landed late, and the need for “extra” cleaning due to the incoming redeye further delayed the departure. After waking up extra early to make the flight, these delays were painful. Grade B-

Winner: Delta

Interior/Seating/Entertainment:

Delta: The A321neo interior is bright and fresh, and the design and privacy of the first class seats are notable. However, I find the seat cushion itself to be uncomfortable after more than a couple hours. I’ve learned to place the small pillow given behind the lower back to add support. Grade: A-

United: Despite the MAX being a newer aircraft, the interior did not feel new at all. Seats were shockingly thin and hard—even worse than the Delta seat. And despite the “extra” cleaning the aircraft was dirty with a layer of crumbs and dirt on the floor. The seatback screen was large and content was strong, but the touchscreen was broken and I was forced to use the hand-held remote, which was made even harder to use given the complex UI (requiring a large number of clicks to move through the menus and sub-menus). Grade: C

Winner: Delta

Service:

Delta: Friendly, professional crew, but not overly attentive. Sitting near the front of the cabin I heard them complaining about the flight times at the SFO base, which was not an appropriate conversation for mid-flight. Grade: B+

United: Crew was responsive and attentive. However, their attire was surprisingly casual with plain blue sweatshirts. I have never seen a Delta crew dress down in this manner. This alone cheapened the premium feel of the cabin, but admittedly this is a personal preference. Grade: B+

Winner: Tie

Food:

Delta: I chose the pasta entrée, and as usual, found Delta’s food to be consistently tasty and filling. I do not expect Michelin-quality food in the air—just a relatively filling meal—and Delta delivered. I noticed everyone on my row cleaned their plate, which is always a tell. Grade: A

United: My expectations were lower given United’s reputation for inconsistent food, but this meal was most disappointing (and largely inedible). Breakfast was cold overnight oats, but it presented as an unappetizing blob with little taste. The fruit was browned. What I thought would be the best part—a lemon tart—was so sickly sweet I could not eat half of it. Grade: F

Winner: Delta

Ground experience:

I did not have access to the United Club, so will not give a grade here.

Overall, on this trip the gap was clear. I would gladly pay a premium to fly Delta on this route. ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles BigAppleFlyer https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217714-delta-vs-united-sfo-bos-first-class-review.html Inside the $9 billion friendship between the CEOs of Amex and Delta https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217665-inside-9-billion-friendship-between-ceos-amex-delta.html Sat, 09 May 2026 23:09:30 GMT Fortune (https://fortune.com/2026/05/09/amex-delta-ceos-stephen-squeri-ed-bastian/) has a new piece on the AmEx/Delta CEO relationship and the economics behind the Delta–American Express co-brand partnership. I found it interesting that part of the... Fortune has a new piece on the AmEx/Delta CEO relationship and the economics behind the Delta–American Express co-brand partnership. I found it interesting that part of the relationship-building was described as taking place over a Tomahawk steak at Kevin Rathbun Steak in Atlanta to extend the co-branded arrangement through 2029.

Wonder if the percentage is a 50:50 split?

On a side note, any feedback for this restaurant,? Is it worth a visit next time I’m in ATL? ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles DrMilano https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217665-inside-9-billion-friendship-between-ceos-amex-delta.html Observation: One-Way SkyMiles Award Tickets and End to End ticketing https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217654-observation-one-way-skymiles-award-tickets-end-end-ticketing.html Sat, 09 May 2026 17:09:47 GMT Historically, one-way award tickets were roughly 50% of the cost of a round-trip. However, I’m increasingly seeing one-ways priced at nearly ~80% of a round-trip fare.

Is the era of the "half-price one-way" award ticket effectively over, or is this just a symptom of the current volatility in dynamic pricing & geopolitical climate?
]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles metalblaze https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217654-observation-one-way-skymiles-award-tickets-end-end-ticketing.html New ATL South Parking Deck Opening June 1 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217650-new-atl-south-parking-deck-opening-june-1-a.html Sat, 09 May 2026 15:52:26 GMT Finally a firm date - June 1. https://www.facebook.com/ATLairport Finally a firm date - June 1.

https://www.facebook.com/ATLairport ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles lindros2 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217650-new-atl-south-parking-deck-opening-june-1-a.html Baggage check - DL - El Al on 2 tickets https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217623-baggage-check-dl-el-al-2-tickets.html Sat, 09 May 2026 05:41:44 GMT I am traveling on Delta from JFK-ATH and then on El Al from ATH onward. These are 2 completely separate tickets, both booked through Amex travel, but these are not codeshare flights, not the same itinerary, just 2 completely separate native... I am traveling on Delta from JFK-ATH and then on El Al from ATH onward.

These are 2 completely separate tickets, both booked through Amex travel, but these are not codeshare flights, not the same itinerary, just 2 completely separate native tickets, 1 on each airline.

What are the odds that Delta would check my bag all the way through, if I have all of the second flight info to provide?
]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles flyerUSA https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217623-baggage-check-dl-el-al-2-tickets.html Quick Question About International Mileage Flight https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217608-quick-question-about-international-mileage-flight.html Fri, 08 May 2026 20:36:40 GMT I know that domestic mileage award flights are refundable up to departure time. Is that true for international flights (Europe) as well. I am a DM if that changes the rules. I know that domestic mileage award flights are refundable up to departure time. Is that true for international flights (Europe) as well. I am a DM if that changes the rules. ]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles RobertS975 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217608-quick-question-about-international-mileage-flight.html Partner connecting flights to IST https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217553-partner-connecting-flights-ist.html Thu, 07 May 2026 16:39:40 GMT I've flown Delta and partners (KLM/AF) to Istanbul on several occasions, both paid and mileage reward tickets. These trips were prior to 2020 however.

Now, there's very little availability for rewards tickets - nothing in coach (over an entire month) and just a handful of premium coach seats. There ARE seats available for revenue purchase however.

What's changed? It would seem this is a conscious decision, as standard economy seating is widely available on UA and AA, both for award and revenue travel.

]]> Delta Air Lines | SkyMiles rrz518 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2217553-partner-connecting-flights-ist.html