On the lighter side of things... Why do you fly?
Jun 28, 2007 | 8:58 pm
#46
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: You have to ask?
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 1,102
Jun 29, 2007 | 9:44 am
#47
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SEA
Programs: DL DM, former NW PE
Posts: 934
According to their TV commercials, American Airlines knows why I fly. Why not ask them? 
(Actually, I echo Mikey....I was a loyal Deltaholic, but the changes at SkyMiles sent me over to NW. I got a comp to GE right before the SkyTeam deal was made, made PE, and I haven't looked back. NW takes good care of me.)
(Actually, I echo Mikey....I was a loyal Deltaholic, but the changes at SkyMiles sent me over to NW. I got a comp to GE right before the SkyTeam deal was made, made PE, and I haven't looked back. NW takes good care of me.)
Jun 29, 2007 | 4:56 pm
#48
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: US
Programs: DL GE
Posts: 1,654
I hope NW continues to understand the importance of segments for a long time to come.
Jun 30, 2007 | 6:13 am
#49
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Greenville SC - GSP/AVL/CLT
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, Delta Diamond, American Exec Platinum, Air Canada 25K
Posts: 343
From Omaha, flying east, the choices of a northern hub (MSP/DTW) and a southern hub (MEM) makes travel much easier. Im not interested in going through Chicago, CVG or going to TX first. The Alaska Airlines connections take care of my west coast travel.
The only drawback is coverage in the Caribbean which I have to use CO or DL - I do not care for DL
The only drawback is coverage in the Caribbean which I have to use CO or DL - I do not care for DL
Jun 30, 2007 | 7:26 am
#50
Formerly known as stellertony
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MEX
Posts: 1,151
I fly for conferences, and virtually always my travel is paid for by someone else. It's often booked by someone else too - if I book an NW flight, it will be because it is the cheapest flight on an AS partner that fits in my schedule.
Jun 30, 2007 | 7:47 am
#51
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: MHT, DL DM & now KM!/ formerNW Plat /HH Diamond/SPG plat
Posts: 830
I was very involved in the DL forum www.saveskymiles.com program. We rebelled at many of the changes that DL made in the Skymiles program.
On FT, from totally anonymous individuals on a web forum, we raised money. Bought ads in USA Today pushing SSM. We also rented a mobile truck sign that drove around the block during the DL annual meeting. We made and distributed buttons that said Driving Every Loyal Traveler Away. All from people who never met. Only one pledge was not sent in. (FT is a strong community)
Many of the issues were corrected. full MQMs for all fares etc. But my biggest hang up was DL's decision to not count segments.
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On FT, from totally anonymous individuals on a web forum, we raised money. Bought ads in USA Today pushing SSM. We also rented a mobile truck sign that drove around the block during the DL annual meeting. We made and distributed buttons that said Driving Every Loyal Traveler Away. All from people who never met. Only one pledge was not sent in. (FT is a strong community)
Many of the issues were corrected. full MQMs for all fares etc. But my biggest hang up was DL's decision to not count segments.
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My personal upset from DL during that time was when they did away with the immediate upgrades for K+ fares for platinums. I switched to NW - they comped me GE and I never looked back. (well, OK, I look back sometimes). What sold me on NW was DTW and the WC. I LOVE DTW. Sure beats ATL and CVG. They also give you a meal once in awhile, and as a Platinum I'm almost always upgraded. I do like the little "games" they play too - like milezilla, etc. Helps you put a little game into the travel. Though I never use my points - they are basically just a stock pile for Christmas gifts and graduation presents for relatives. The WC is great - if only they would stock ginger ale, though! Doesn't anyone else drink Rye & Ginger besides me?
Jun 30, 2007 | 8:16 am
#52
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 8,884
I, too, drink ginger ale. It would be a nice, simple addition to the WorldClubs, especially since I prefer it to 7-UP/Sprite when feeling under the weather.
Jun 30, 2007 | 9:07 pm
#53
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: He who dies with the most miles wins!!
Programs: WorldPerks Demoted again to SE, DL 3.1MM Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 11,678
I think there are quite a few of us who jumped ship from DL - NW around the same time. Actually Mikey, the good part of all that is that I did "meet" (virtually anyway) some very nice & interesting people during that whole SSM fiasco / frenzy / hoopla. It was amazing to see so many people who never met, but had a common interest work together so quickly and successfully!