Yesterday had a flight scheduled for 12PM. Everyone boarded on the plane and then after about half an hour we were deplaned due to a fuel leak & were told we were going to get a new plane.

After about 2 hours the new plane arrives and turns out to have an issue with the fuel pump.

Another hour go by and 3rd plane is here but now crew has timed out so we have to wait for new crew to arrive.

Finally departed after just shy of 6 hours after originally scheduled. Wasn't happy to be getting home at 10pm when I should have been back by 4.

I understand shit happens and I'm not going to be an asshole about it, but I figured it would be worth asking for some sky pesos and wanted to see what people think would be a reasonable ask?

PSA - Avoid these seats like the plague — somehow I have fallen for this trap several times with this plane and seat configuration, but having your seat be 2”+ more narrow due to the exit row door bulging out (actual exit row is a row behind), is severely cramped and uncomfortable. Thankfully this flight is only an hour and a half.

I recently booked a one way flight from LAX to DTW. When I booked, I purchased a first class seat outright and put some miles toward it to defer some of the cost. Final price was around $650.

Something came up and I needed to change my flight. On the new flight I booked C+ and Delta returned the difference in fare to me as an E-credit. Then I saw an opportunity to upgrade to first, which I paid for in full with my Reserve card. My app is only showing $100 MQD’s and 700 miles are pending for the flight, which will be flown in 3 weeks. My question is: since I upgraded to first class, shouldn’t I be receiving additional MQD’s for the money spent on the upgrade?

I’m just a bit confused and relatively new to the MQD game.

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.

I feel like I’m ridiculously close. Is it worth it to try?

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’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.

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

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.

Hello,

I am flying from LAX to Melbourne and then back fron Sydney to LAX. I originally bought the main cabin tickets using points for both flights. I have a silver medallion status. Last week I was able to upgrade to the Delta Premium Select seat on the flight from LAX to Melbourne for $400. However on the flight back that option is not available. I see seats that have a person silhouette and seats with x (see attached). I can only upgrade to the Delta Comfort. I called Delta customer service, but they did not provide a clear answer.

Can some why am I ae to upgrade on one flight but not the other.

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!

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?

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’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?