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Dec 17, 2024 | 9:05 am
#3736
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Iowa...Delta Charter Diamond, now Gold
Posts: 2,069
My question is will just clicking on "I have already completed this form"...which i have NOT done be best?
We only will have carry on bags, so I am worried that this whole issue will make online check in unavailable...I don't want to get to airport early to check in (we are leaving from small airport where you can get there 45 minutes before flight and have 1/2 hour to sit at gate!
Dec 17, 2024 | 2:05 pm
#3737
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Lifetime Titanium, IHG Platinum
Posts: 2,425
So we did not add her FF number to her reservation. Now with the new reservation, we would like to apply the two eCredits to seat selection. But at checkout, there is only an option to enter a credit card number. I do not see any place to pay from existing eCredits.
Dec 19, 2024 | 3:28 pm
#3738
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta DM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 35
Aircraft change from 757 to A330 one month out?
I am flying MSP-PHX on DL in late January and noticed this week that the aircraft for that flight on the app has changed from a 757 to an A330. This would be a pretty significant aircraft change, however the seat map still appears to be the one for the 757. Is this likely a glitch or does it normally take awhile for the seat map to update? Im really hoping this change is real but it is pretty close in at this point so it seemed odd. Thanks!
Dec 19, 2024 | 5:10 pm
#3739
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: KARB
Programs: DL 2MM
Posts: 27,009
I am flying MSP-PHX on DL in late January and noticed this week that the aircraft for that flight on the app has changed from a 757 to an A330. This would be a pretty significant aircraft change, however the seat map still appears to be the one for the 757. Is this likely a glitch or does it normally take awhile for the seat map to update? Im really hoping this change is real but it is pretty close in at this point so it seemed odd. Thanks!
Dec 19, 2024 | 6:38 pm
#3740
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta DM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 35
Seems kind of late, but could be possibly a one-off flight due to demand. Not seeing anything in schedule currently, but they usually load schedule updates on Saturday mornings. Seatmaps usually stabilize that night or on Sunday. They do run daily A330s on DTW-PHX and ATL-PHX in January.
Dec 20, 2024 | 4:35 am
#3741
Moderator: Delta SkyMiles
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: DL (duh), AA 1MM, Bonvoy Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 8,797
Dec 20, 2024 | 6:46 am
#3742
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: Londonish, UK + regularly Denmark & San Francisco.
Programs: Royal Jordanian Gold Sparrow (bye, bye BA Silver!), SAS Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond.
Posts: 207
Free checked bag
Ive just been upgraded to Gold Medallion status through a status match. I have a US domestic flight coming up and want to fly Delta to take full advantage of my newly minted status. I will need to check a bag, but am I right in assuming that I can just book a cheap hand baggage only fare and still check my bag in for free at the airport? It seems thats how it works, but I just want to be sure
Dec 20, 2024 | 6:59 am
#3743
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: IND
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium, LTP)
Posts: 1,204
Ive just been upgraded to Gold Medallion status through a status match. I have a US domestic flight coming up and want to fly Delta to take full advantage of my newly minted status. I will need to check a bag, but am I right in assuming that I can just book a cheap hand baggage only fare and still check my bag in for free at the airport? It seems thats how it works, but I just want to be sure
Dec 20, 2024 | 8:37 am
#3744
Flyertalk Evangelist, Moderator: United Airlines MileagePlus
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, UA Nostalgist, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 16,149
I’ve just been upgraded to Gold Medallion status through a status match. I have a US domestic flight coming up and want to fly Delta to take full advantage of my newly minted status. I will need to check a bag, but am I right in assuming that I can just book a cheap hand baggage only fare and still check my bag in for free at the airport? It seems that’s how it works, but I just want to be sure…
Dec 20, 2024 | 5:29 pm
#3746
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FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Back in Reds Country (DAY/CVG). Previously: SEA & SAT.
Posts: 11,999
Ive just been upgraded to Gold Medallion status through a status match. I have a US domestic flight coming up and want to fly Delta to take full advantage of my newly minted status. I will need to check a bag, but am I right in assuming that I can just book a cheap hand baggage only fare and still check my bag in for free at the airport? It seems thats how it works, but I just want to be sure
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/...gage-allowance
ETA: You can also use the Baggage Calculator, which confirms the above:
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview
Putting in a domestic flight, Basic Economy, Gold Medallion shows 2 70 lb bags.
OP would still receive two free bags even if on a Basic Economy ticket. That said, to utilize most other benefits that come with Gold Medallion, OP would probably not want to book Basic Economy. Booking Basic Economy would result in no MQDs towards retaining status and no Skymiles earned and OP would not be eligible for C+ or First Class upgrades.
Last edited by ATOBTTR; Dec 20, 2024 at 5:36 pm
Dec 20, 2024 | 7:09 pm
#3747
Flyertalk Evangelist, Moderator: United Airlines MileagePlus
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: MSP
Programs: DL DM, UA Nostalgist, Global Entry; +others wherever miles/points are found
Posts: 16,149
Dec 21, 2024 | 1:35 am
#3748
Join Date: Aug 2024
Location: Londonish, UK + regularly Denmark & San Francisco.
Programs: Royal Jordanian Gold Sparrow (bye, bye BA Silver!), SAS Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond.
Posts: 207
Gold Medallions get two free checked bags up to 70 lbs domestically in the US.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/...gage-allowance
ETA: You can also use the Baggage Calculator, which confirms the above:
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview
Putting in a domestic flight, Basic Economy, Gold Medallion shows 2 70 lb bags.
OP would still receive two free bags even if on a Basic Economy ticket. That said, to utilize most other benefits that come with Gold Medallion, OP would probably not want to book Basic Economy. Booking Basic Economy would result in no MQDs towards retaining status and no Skymiles earned and OP would not be eligible for C+ or First Class upgrades.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/...gage-allowance
ETA: You can also use the Baggage Calculator, which confirms the above:
https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/overview
Putting in a domestic flight, Basic Economy, Gold Medallion shows 2 70 lb bags.
OP would still receive two free bags even if on a Basic Economy ticket. That said, to utilize most other benefits that come with Gold Medallion, OP would probably not want to book Basic Economy. Booking Basic Economy would result in no MQDs towards retaining status and no Skymiles earned and OP would not be eligible for C+ or First Class upgrades.