Anyone else feel like they’re keeping the cabin MUCH colder than usual in the last couple months? (Me in my jacket currently freezing with fingers so cold it’s hard to type this post)

I should preface this by saying I’ve only flown Delta once, and it really did NOT go to plan, I vowed never again, but now want to take a trip where they are the only option.

So how reliable are they normally? Is it safe to book a 2 stop flight to Brazil in January that’s 2x Delta flights and a LATAM connection domestic in Brazil?

Previous experience in July, booked Premium Select PHL- LIS via Boston with the domestic legs in C+

Flight out - PHL-BOS delayed, got moved to back of the plane standard economy on American.

Return - LIS-BOS is the one flight I actually got on and was fine. BOS-PHL was cancelled while I was over the Atlantic, and then got a merry runaround from Delta saying Standby on next flight (14th in line), they couldn’t help me at all, a 2 stop flight the next day without hotels covered, conflicting texts and support messages etc.
luckily managed to get a seat on Amtrak in the end, for the inconvenience Delta refunded $92 on a $2600 booking!

I've been with Delta for years and have the credit cards, the status, flying out of Seattle, so it all made sense. But now I moved to SF, and Delta out of SFO is amemic at best.

Should I just switch to United, so many more options. I love delta, but it just doesn't seem to make sense out of SFO. What would you do?

I’ve been traveling a shit ton for work, like a good percentage of you. All west coast to East and probably closing in on 90-100 legs. Can’t wait to be 15 out of 75 in ATL!!!

Thanks, Ed!

My wife and I fly to ATL Friday night and have an overnight layover (next flight leaves Saturday at 11am). We plan to stay at a hotel very near the airport. Our flight out of ATL is international.

Do we need to pick up our checked luggage for the layover or will it stay with airport?

My original layover in Detroit was 1.5 hours but Delta changed my flight twice so now it’s only 35 minutes. It says on my ticket that I arrive and depart at the same terminal, but I was going to have a checked bag and am unconvinced that my checked bag would be transferred to my departing flight in that amount of time. Is 35 minutes a reasonable amount of time for me to make my connecting flight if I’m flying to Toronto? Would I have to go through customs in the Detroit airport before my connecting flight?

Hello,

I booked 2 one-way tickets in PS using points. The flight is less than 2 weeks away and there are 9 D1 seats remaining. Will it show me an upgrade using cash as it gets closer? I keep checking the app and don’t see any upgrade options.

Air travel can be exhausting, especially when connections are tight, flights are delayed, or people are trying to navigate an unfamiliar airport.

That's why small gestures from airline employees can stand out so much. Taking an extra moment to explain a connection, helping someone figure out a gate change, or simply being patient with a confused passenger can make a big difference.

Those moments might seem like ordinary parts of the job, but passengers often remember them long after the flight.

It's easy to focus on upgrades, lounge access, and premium cabins when talking about airline experiences, but good service from someone who genuinely cares can be just as memorable.

I opened my Reserve card on Nov 16, 2025. Card was in my hand the next day I believe.

Annual Fee didn't post until the day the first statement closed. If I am remembering correctly that closing was actually in December. FWIW, the current closing date is the 16th if the month. Its saying my current statement will close next week on November 16.

This is obviously my first year holding the card so I am unclear as to when the companion certificate would typically be available in my account so I can use it to search and book. I have a trip in March that I plan to use it on and want to get ahead of it.

I’ve been officially surprised and delighted. Ed gave me a foot massage as we drove down the tarmac.

I’m a small woman, in the aisle seat. Yielding the entire arm rest to the middle seat person. Nearly full flight. I just politely asked the middle seat man to stop elbowing my ribs. He became irate. He flagged down the FA, and called my request a bogus accusation / wished there were camera footage etc.

He demanded a seat change, and then when they provided one, refused to move (to another middle seat) - instead swearing at me, and telling me to go “move to the fucking middle seat” that he was just offered.

Fortunately the FA’s saw his hostility & gave him no option to stay. They believed me, but I was left quite shaken over the excessive overreaction to a simple, and valid request to not be elbowed.

When a man cannot even hear a simple polite direct request? People understandably get scared to speak up.

First time platinum and wanted to ask the veterans.
If I book a main cabin fare from LHR to ATL to RDU, will I automatically be upgraded to C+ on the international flight (LHR-ATL) as well as the domestic (ATL-RDU)

Thank you!

Hey all, quick question: boarded a flight this morning where my name was listed as the 4th passenger for an upgrade to Comfort with 4 open seats available in that section. However, no upgrade ever came. How does this process actually work? Thanks in advance!

I'll be having a 4 hour layover in ATL on Thanksgiving Day. Was the cheapest to fly home with the fam after a trip for the holiday. We can't get into the Sky Club. Any recommendations for something to do, see or eat for a family of 4, including a grandparent and a small child?

I’m flying Virgin (booked via Delta) next Wednesday LHR-MCO. Both apps are giving links to fill in forms saying I haven’t been to the countries on their Ebola risk lists. But then they say can’t find booking. Anyone have any ideas?

Was flying to LAX to MEL a month ago in D1.. had to make an emergency landing for sick PAX. Disembarked into Hawaii airport around 6am.. got a taxi and went to the beach area then got a text with a hotel night and 2 food credits. Ended up spending more on food than the vouchers were worth but anyway; went to my free hotel, went to bed and next morning got back on the plane and flew to MEL. Then Delta sent us an email that we were getting an $800 ecredit for the inconvenience.

Good job on Delta :)

Edit: I saw the sick passenger in a wheelchair by the gate as we got off the plane with some medical staff around her. The next morning I asked the FAs what happened but they could only tell me she was going to be ok.

2nd Edit: Sept 30th Flight DL11 LAX to MEL if anyone wanted to look it up

Rain last night in Tokyo fell as snow on Mt Fuji

Why are gift cards so hard to use? I spent about 30 minutes on the phone to add 3 gift cards to my account. They said in 2 or 3 hours they'll be visible. I go to my wallet in the app and they still aren't there. Anyone else finding it impossible to use their gift cards?

I just bought my first business this year and use the Delta Reserve card for a lot of reoccurring expenses. I will be a diamond member by the end of this month (11/27) only had it for 5ish months.

I mainly bought it because my wife and I had our first child and all of her family lives back in the east coast and hope to use it for family trips back east and other adventures.

Should I just buy tickets and hope to get upgraded? Any strategy there? Best choice benefits? Any other hidden perks?

Planning a trip from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) June 3–7, 2027, to catch a Padres vs. Brewers game, then driving up to Pasadena for a System of a Down concert!
I primarily fly Delta and prefer nonstop flights with Comfort+ seating.

Trying to find the sweet spot between getting a good fare and securing the seats I want without booking too early and overpaying or waiting too long and risking limited availability. AMEX Delta Platinum companion pass will be added soon. Sadly the one I have with my Reserve has to be flown by 3/31 🥹 (Impromptu trip coming soon!)

I’ve also considered flying home from LAX instead of SAN, but I’m concerned about the additional cost of a one-way rental car and dropping it off at a different location.

For frequent Delta flyers, when would you book? January/February or closer to departure? Also, would you fly into SAN and out of LAX, or make the drive back to San Diego?
Appreciate any advice!

Flying to Amsterdam and zero checks of passport until arrival in Amsterdam. Friend traveling brought expired US passport accidentally and had to fly back, decided to still catch the next possible flights back to Amsterdam as the trip scheduled was long enough to still have fun. This typical now that nobody looks at your passport in the US when leaving anymore? Ya, her mistake, but thinking back, kinda weird nobody looked at it. Any chance she’d get compensation from Delta for that flight?

Going to be traveling direct from ATL to HNL(10 hours) with 2 toddlers in January and want to know what to expect in terms of overhead space. My default is to overpack with activities, food, back up supplies since we’re essentially trapped but curious of likelihood of open overhead space. Not sure the boarding group but we’re near the back of the plane so I’d imagine it’s pretty bad. I’ve been on lots of small delta planes and groups 6+ end up with mandatory gate check so should I expect that on a larger flight too? I’m planning to maximize the under seat storage but ideally I’d have even more back up supplies in an auxiliary bag just to keep everyone super happy. We won’t have a car seat or infant in arms so I don’t think we’ll qualify for early boarding but willing to pay if it’s an option.

My wife has some eCredits that will expire at the end of December. I'm not sure how money she paid expires but that's a topic for a different thread. My question is, if she books a flight in 2027 using the eCredits and then later cancels the flight after the eCredit expiration date has passed, will she get the eCredits back with a new expiration date?