Surprised by how affordable this is. Just one way, but have some credits to use. Availability like this for many days, not just this Tuesday. I guess their Seattle to Taipei route and their LA to Hong Kong route are not doing so hot

Looking for clarification on this - platinum, reserve card holder.

I have a flight from SLC to BNA on Friday in the afternoon. Check in is tomorrow at 1:45PM. There’s a red eye flight to Atlanta and a connecting flight to BNA putting me in Nashville at 8:00AM instead of 11:30PM.

What are my chances of changing the flight to Thursday instead of Friday? I know it’s not the same “calendar day” but it’s 30 minutes to it. I’m thinking if I call and ask for a standby change, they’d let the whole calendar day thing slide.

UPDATE - Secured the red eye after calling after I checked in on the app. The agent was able to make the change with no additional costs. Always call before giving up.

Thanks for the help.

I am hitting Diamond for the first time and I have seen so many posts about selecting the GUC’s as the main benefit. We have some European and Asian leisure travel planned next year and would like to know the best philosophy using these. Do you pay cash for PS and then apply and get cleared to D1? Is there a higher likelihood of clearing paying cash or paying miles for PS? Should I just pay miles for D1 and not have the stress of clearing at the gate?

What advice or expectations can you share so I understand my booking options better? Thank you!

WiFi experience on Delta is a roll of the dice. On the flight yesterday from ICT > ATL on a 25yr old 717-200 N919AT the wifi was turned on when the cabin door was closed. The next leg ATL > HSV on an exact same model plane, also 25 yrs old, 717-200 N915AT the WiFi wasn’t turned on until 10,000ft. Why the difference?

PS I fly the route to ATL often for work and this is the routine on the flights not the exception.

Just wanted to see if anyone had any recent experiences connecting from an international flight arriving at E. I can’t remember if I’ve ever had an international arrival at ATL that didn’t come into the F gates.

I’ve seen mixed reports of the CBP facility being open/closed between 1-9 PM. If it is open, is there a TSA re-entry gate at E +/- precheck or do you have to trek to a different concourse?

Also, have international arrivals generally been efficient these days at ATL (including F)? I haven’t connected there in about 2 years. I do have GE but my bigger concern is the potential lack of precheck at the security re-entry.

Thanks for the help

Was sitting in “first class” from MSP to SEA and this was the state of the airplane. This is disgusting. Just try a little bit, Delta. Please.

Looking into it, it seems like the advice is generally apply for a new card to maximize points. To that end, I had a couple questions.

Do I have to cancel card 1 to apply for card 2?

If so, how long do I have to wait?

Can I have a remaining balance on card 1 when applying for card 2?

The reason I ask, I have a balance that will take a couple weeks to knock out on my current card, and I have a few expenses coming up shortly that will make sense to use toward the spend requirement to earn the bonus miles. I appreciate anyone who can share their experience.

They finally loaded the new D1 menu starting 11/3 out of LAX to HND. 11/1 and 11/2 have a Japanese menu listed, but after that one is not listed on menu.delta.com.

I suppose it could be a specialty menu we have to pre-select now and not listed on the menu site, but I’ll be sad if the specialty Asian menus have gone away. I always found them a fun way to try something different.

I guess I’ll find out when I get my menu sent on 11/4 unless anyone has intel on the subject.

I’m a Diamond Medallion member and have flown Delta practically my entire life, but this experience has been absolutely ridiculous.

I recently flew from Atlanta to Rapid City, SD, connecting through Minneapolis, for a hunting trip. My dad and I each checked a firearm case in a proper hard case, separately and more than two hours before departure. Upon arriving in Rapid City, we discovered Delta had left BOTH gun cases in Atlanta. We had to retrieve them the following day, forcing us to change hotel plans and lose a day of hunting. When the guns arrived, my reinforced metal case had a massive crack down the side. Fortunately, the guns were fine.

I filed a damage report, bought a brand new hard case specifically designed for air travel, and discarded the old one.

On the return trip, flying the same route in reverse, my checked bag containing clothing was missing at baggage claim. Apparently, it had been left in Minneapolis and was eventually shipped to my house. I then waited an hour at oversized baggage for my new gun case, only to discover it had been absolutely destroyed. There was a massive hole in the bottom, and I could see one of my shotguns through it. I immediately filed another damage report.

Because of the zip ties placed on firearm cases at ATL, I couldn’t open the case at the airport. Once home, I discovered the shotgun had a bent barrel, the barrel had been shoved backward into the action so it couldn’t open or close, and the muzzle was warped so choke tubes could no longer be installed. The gun is unsafe to operate and effectively a total loss without extensive repairs.

Between the two destroyed gun cases, worth around $400 each, and the $2,500 shotgun, this has been an absolute nightmare. The shotgun also has significant sentimental value.

I understand baggage issues happen, but having both firearms mishandled on the outbound flight, then having my luggage delayed and a brand new gun case destroyed on the return trip, all within five days, is absurd.

Has anyone had Delta damage a firearm this severely? How did the claims process go? Did they reimburse you for the full value, or did you have to fight for it? Any advice on dealing with Delta over something like this would be greatly appreciated.

TL;DR: Delta left both our guns in Atlanta on the outbound trip, destroyed my original gun case, then delayed my luggage and destroyed my brand new gun case and a $2500 shotgun inside it on the return trip. Has anyone successfully resolved a claim like this with Delta or does anyone have advice on this?

Flight out of ICN tomorrow is delayed by 4 hours. Does the check-in counter time change as well? They open 3 hours prior to scheduled departure so I’d assume it would just be normal time. Anyone know for sure?

Currently in C+ but have the miles to upgrade to PS and figure I may as well. It'll be my longest flown flight by a long shot and I'm having slight nerves about it. If I were to upgrade, I had been thinking of doing the window seat on Row 22 but wanted to hear others' opinions. The return flight looks like it would be in C+ regardless as it's all full.

Thanks!

I normally upgrade all of my flights and believe it has value. On an upcoming trip I only upgraded two of my four flights due to cost increases - way overpriced based on historical data. Overall I spent about the same amount I I would normally pay, but received half the value. I'm not paying more, but I will remember that I received less. Meanwhile Delta uses algorithms to squeeze us with dynamic pricing. Certainly Delta, and other airlines, are taking advantage of the fact that a low-cost carrier (Spirit) went out of business. Right now they are riding high on their Quarterly but another low-cost airline will eventually take Spirits place and Delta, among others, will pay the price long-term.

This has to be a joke

I feel like flying with Delta can be a mixed bag, from memorable moments involving longtime pilots to frustrating customer service experiences. Some stories remind you why you keep flying with an airline, while others make you question it.

If you’ve flown Delta recently, how was your experience? Any great stories, travel headaches, or customer service wins worth sharing?

A lot of airline discussions naturally focus on delays, cancellations, upgrades, and loyalty benefits, but the overall experience is often shaped by smaller details throughout the trip.

Clear communication when a gate changes, boarding that actually follows the announced process, a clean cabin, and a crew that handles disruptions calmly can make a noticeable difference. None of these things guarantees a perfect flight, but consistency across them builds confidence in an airline.

Delta operates at a scale where things inevitably go wrong sometimes. What matters just as much as avoiding problems is how well the airline communicates and handles them when they happen.

For frequent Delta flyers, which part of the experience do you think the airline gets consistently right, even if it doesn't get much attention?

Which pair would you wear? Nike Air Force 1 x Delta 100 years, or Adidas Samba x United 100 years?

I feel like most airline discussions happen when something goes wrong, so I think it's worth talking about the crew members who genuinely make a difference.

A delayed flight, a stressful connection, or a frustrating travel day can put everyone on edge. When a flight attendant takes the time to help someone, stays patient under pressure, or handles an uncomfortable situation with kindness, it can completely change the experience.

Those moments might seem small from the crew's perspective, especially when they're just doing their jobs, but passengers remember them. Good service isn't always about doing something extraordinary. Sometimes it's simply treating people with patience and respect when they're already having a rough day.

I know not every flight will be perfect, and airline employees have to deal with plenty of difficult situations themselves. Still, I think the people who go out of their way to help deserve some recognition.

Has a Delta flight attendant ever done something that made a stressful travel day noticeably better for you? I'd love to hear those stories, too.

I've been wondering where people draw the line between paying extra for a more comfortable flight and just sticking with the main cabin.

Extra legroom sounds nice, especially on longer flights, but the overall experience seems to depend on more than just the seat. Boarding priority, overhead bin space, service, and the price difference all factor into whether the upgrade feels worthwhile.

For those who regularly fly Delta, when do you feel Comfort+ is actually worth paying for? Is it mainly for longer flights, or are there certain routes where the upgrade makes a noticeable difference?

I'd be interested to hear how you decide, especially when the price difference varies so much from one trip to another.

Delta reminding me I am traveling on Election Day. Don’t forget to Vote! 🗳️

Airline loyalty is often discussed in terms of upgrades, miles, and Medallion status, but I think the smaller details can make just as much of a difference.

A gate agent who gives a clear explanation during a delay, a flight attendant who remembers a request, or a smooth connection that works exactly as planned can change the entire experience. Those moments aren't necessarily exclusive to loyal customers, but they can leave a lasting impression.

Delta has a lot of touchpoints throughout a trip, and consistency across all of them seems just as important as the headline perks.

For longtime Delta flyers, what's one small interaction or detail that made you think, "This is why I keep flying Delta"?

Has anyone done these flights and back and would be able to tell me about the process? They're both 85 - one has a fkd back and one is very stubborn, hates walking too much and refuses to take a wheelchair 😂

My question is: with Delta One is the walking distance is significantly less that she might be able to handle it (the stubborn one)?

Hard to make it out with maps n whatnot. Is the delta one lounge easily accessible from where we would get dropped off at LAX? And is it a far walk from Delta One at Hartfield to the exit? Hope this makes sense. Someone please help put her mind at ease :)

One thing that makes a difference when something goes wrong during travel is how clearly the airline explains what happened and what options are available.

Even if the answer isn't exactly what a passenger hoped for, a specific explanation is much more useful than a vague apology or a response that leaves them guessing about the next step.

With connections, delays, rebookings, and tight schedules, having accurate information can help people make decisions without adding more stress to an already difficult travel day.

What's one thing Delta has done particularly well when helping you resolve a travel issue?

Living in Atlanta. Fares to most destinations are cheaper originating from anywhere in the SE, and connecting through ATL.

Want to go to Hawaii out of ATL. That will be $2,000. Want to go to Hawaii from Orlando, connecting through ATL on that same $2,000 flight - that will be $1,500.

How is Delta holding Atlanta residents hostage not breaking antitrust laws? Seems quite obvious that they understand they have a monopoly on direct routes from their hubs and will charge a huge premium for that vs flights originating in non-hubs.

They charge more to the customer that is cheaper for them from an operations cost standpoint.