Update on NW and Delta codeshare
Apr 22, 2003 | 10:02 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: DL tin elite flying between TYS -VIE / ILZ / BTS
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nlp:
What is Song?</font>
What is Song?</font>
Apr 22, 2003 | 11:23 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Out and About
Posts: 1,078
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eidetic:
To quote MSPRA:
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Redeeming miles
WP members will be able to redeem miles for DL operated flights excluding Song, no upgrades or rulebuster
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What about redeeming Skymiles on NW flights?
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To quote MSPRA:
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Redeeming miles
WP members will be able to redeem miles for DL operated flights excluding Song, no upgrades or rulebuster
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What about redeeming Skymiles on NW flights?
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Apr 22, 2003 | 11:24 am
#18
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 163
How can we be so sure that the source for these "terms" is reliable? If these rules are correct it doesn't really sound like it pays to fly DL as a WP member elite member. Why would I fly DL when I can fly NW or CO and upgrade? I'm a little disappointed, it doesn't really seem like this will benefit the elites at all.
Apr 22, 2003 | 11:48 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
Programs: Delta Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Accor Gold
Posts: 4,844
msprsa has been very reliable in the past. The suggested alliance conditions fit well in the context of a new alliance - get points but keep the upgrades/redeeming points to sort out later.
For now I suggest to fly your current airline (NW/CO for me), get points if you fly Delta but nothing else for now.
For now I suggest to fly your current airline (NW/CO for me), get points if you fly Delta but nothing else for now.
Apr 22, 2003 | 12:24 pm
#20
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by NWseaflyer:
...I'm a little disappointed, it doesn't really seem like this will benefit the elites at all.</font>
...I'm a little disappointed, it doesn't really seem like this will benefit the elites at all.</font>
As far as the information source, I would agree that this person has an excellent track record. We are fortunate to have some incredibly knowledgable, insightful, and courteous folks on the Northwest board from within the company. Their insight is greatly appreciated.
Apr 22, 2003 | 12:33 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: MHT is the closest.... but not terribly close
Programs: NW WP (never an elite)
Posts: 488
"If these rules are correct it doesn't really sound like it pays to fly
DL as a WP member elite member. Why would I fly DL when I can fly NW or CO and upgrade? "
Well, I thought the point of alliance is to expand the route network available to travelers, not to encourage your FF's to fly on competitor's metal. It would be silly for NW (or and of the three) to offer inducements for you to spend your money elsewhere. With NW/CO, I thik there is hope for a long term merger in the future - when the alliance has become so integral to each airlines customers that they can't bear the thought of the end of the alliance. I don't think that is the attitude NW has toward Delta...
Actually, I can see a good alliance leading to a little route contraction. Why should CO or DL have huge trans-Pac operation when they can route them via NW, IN RETURN FOR NW doing the same to South Amer. via DL or CO, and vice versa. THen the alliance is tigher, more necessary, less likely to break up
DL as a WP member elite member. Why would I fly DL when I can fly NW or CO and upgrade? "
Well, I thought the point of alliance is to expand the route network available to travelers, not to encourage your FF's to fly on competitor's metal. It would be silly for NW (or and of the three) to offer inducements for you to spend your money elsewhere. With NW/CO, I thik there is hope for a long term merger in the future - when the alliance has become so integral to each airlines customers that they can't bear the thought of the end of the alliance. I don't think that is the attitude NW has toward Delta...
Actually, I can see a good alliance leading to a little route contraction. Why should CO or DL have huge trans-Pac operation when they can route them via NW, IN RETURN FOR NW doing the same to South Amer. via DL or CO, and vice versa. THen the alliance is tigher, more necessary, less likely to break up
Apr 22, 2003 | 1:48 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 92
I recently talked to a Delta agent and she said that miles can be acquired on Northwest for flights on Delta in November.
Apr 22, 2003 | 2:29 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 8,227
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Rosebud9802:
I recently talked to a Delta agent and she said that miles can be acquired on Northwest for flights on Delta in November. </font>
I recently talked to a Delta agent and she said that miles can be acquired on Northwest for flights on Delta in November. </font>
Apr 22, 2003 | 2:38 pm
#24
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: RST
Programs: Delta Diamond; Hilton Diamond; Accor Gold
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Arcolaio99:
I hope a lot sooner than Nov. I am hoping bu Aug!!!!</font>
I hope a lot sooner than Nov. I am hoping bu Aug!!!!</font>
Apr 22, 2003 | 3:22 pm
#25
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 163
Well, I thought that maybe DL moderated there elite program for the time being so they could make a few extra bucks, before switching over to a program like NW and CO. I guess I thought wrong. I guess I was just expecting more from the alliance then others.
Apr 22, 2003 | 4:17 pm
#26
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Currently in Bloomington, IN, but Normally NYC, CDG, and even POZ or wherever FT takes me.
Programs: Northwest Airlines. MTA pay-per-ride Metrocard; zero-balance Oyster card.
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The only benefit that I see for myself are Delta's last-minute weekend fares which I can use to get away whenever I feel like it.
It looks like I'll be able to earn at least some status miles on them.
It looks like I'll be able to earn at least some status miles on them.
Apr 22, 2003 | 5:32 pm
#27
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Diego DL Diamond Medallion 2.4 MM
Posts: 249
November, August?? I was hoping to fly
NW/CO in June. Be happy to answer any questions you may have from a DL PM the past 4 yrs. regarding service on DL or CR pros & cons
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DL PM
NW/CO in June. Be happy to answer any questions you may have from a DL PM the past 4 yrs. regarding service on DL or CR pros & cons
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DL PM
Apr 22, 2003 | 7:06 pm
#28
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 8,227
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by fromYXU:
Going somewhere in August???</font>
Going somewhere in August???</font>
Apr 23, 2003 | 6:30 am
#29
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Location: Always on vacation
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">......Be happy to answer any questions you may have from a DL PM the past 4 yrs. regarding service on DL.</font>
I am flying ATL-CCS-ATL on a 737 in BE.
Is this a similar experience to WBC on the 320 that NW uses in the Asia market? Something better? Something worse?
[This message has been edited by magic111 (edited 04-23-2003).]
Apr 23, 2003 | 7:55 am
#30
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Canada
Posts: 223
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by msprsa:
Redeeming miles
WP members will be able to redeem miles for DL operated flights excluding Song, no upgrades or rulebuster
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Redeeming miles
WP members will be able to redeem miles for DL operated flights excluding Song, no upgrades or rulebuster
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