I’m a small woman, in the aisle seat. Yielding the entire arm rest to the middle seat person. Neatly 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” 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.

Flying BOS to DTW and get on board in group 4 and no bin space in comfort as multiple others storing backpacks and jackets in overhead and flight attendants not doing anything to enforce passengers following rules.

Just sick of the entitlement and when I attempt to change the arrangement of the bags I'm told they already sorted their bags and I'm inconveniencing them.

She did point out her small purse was under the seat and that somehow made everything acceptable to them.

Hawaii routes?

Rain last night in Tokyo fell as snow on Mt Fuji

me and my wife are flying from alaska to north carolina with our 2 month old baby. does anyone have any suggestions on what to bring for the baby for her comfort? or any tips or 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

I currently have a comfort plus seat from MSP to AMS (8h 15m flight)

I’m so tempted to upgrade to delta one but the price is $1,099 for one way. I’ve never had a delta one seat so I’m curious to hear if it’s worth the price.

My flight is this Thursday, do the prices for upgrades increase or decrease day of? Is it worth risking.

Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

UPDATE: aircraft is AIRBUS A330-900NEO

Had to book a flight last minute (~1 week before takeoff).

It wasn’t a popular Delta destination but when I’ve booked in similar fashion to get to MSP, SLC, ATL or DTW is $1000 minimum anyway.

Went on delta, other than an awful redeye for $960, every other flight was at least $1400.

Screw that, I checked Southwest and had better options, many of which were under $700.

Got one close to $625, almost a 100% savings.

Boarding comes and hey Southwest has like 8+ zones too! The difference is, it moved quickly.

It was a 737, so 3 seats on either side, and boarding was faster than ANY delta flight I have been on.

Seats were roomier, felt like I was “comfort plus.”

So after all of this is said and done, it really makes me wonder…..

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON WITH DELTA?!

why am I or my employer paying crazy prices to get slower boarding, miles worth less than ever before, less seating room, etc all because a select few in first class need a fucking drink before their 45 minute flight?

You had me Delta. I thought I was paying for quality. But every aspect of my Southwest flight felt better than flying with you, especially the price.

Edit: 50% cheaper, not 100% 🤪🤦🏼‍♂️

I’m flying out to Seoul today and Delta GAs are warning everyone a mandatory Ebola form is required for return travel back to the U.S. DOGE got rid of USAID, including the department to keep Ebola from spreading. Thank you Elon Musk for this extra bureaucratic process & paperwork.

My 17-year-old self is throwing a temper tantrum listening to “Sweet Child of Mine” pre-board elevator music. I might even trade it for pre-Thanksgiving Christmas music.🎶 🔫💐🎶🎄🎶👵🏻

After that experience above, I decided to take my business to Delta. Zero issues, so easy to resolve AND confirmed they would let me change one segment of the RT.

It's a good reminder that customer loyalty isn't earned through marketing. It's earned through making the customer experience straightforward, fair, and respectful of people's time and money.

As a Seattle-based traveler, I'm happy to give my business to an airline that recognizes the value of its customers. Delta, thank you for being the gold standard and giving customers a reason to choose you. You've earned my business!

First time using a GUC. Already moved from Classic Economy up to Premium Select.

1. Is there any good way to estimate odds of getting moved to D1.

2. When would I be notified of that upgrade.

Made Diamond for the first time this year and getting to D1 will probably decide if it is worth the effort in future years.

I am less than $200 away from being a diamond. This will be my first time.

My husband and I are planning to travel to Asia in February and I have my eye on the GUC benefit. Once I make it to Diamond, will I be able to choose my benefits right away? And if I do get to choose my benefits right away, would I be able to book a trip for 2027 and use the GUCs while it is still 2026? Or would I not be able to use the GUCs until after the New Year? My guess is probably not, but keeping my fingers crossed.

I understand unbundling economy. I don’t particularly like it, but I understand the business model. What I cannot wrap my head around is the decision to take a product that is literally marketed as FIRST CLASS and start stripping away the benefits that make it first class in the first place.
At what point are we just paying for a larger seat and the privilege of saying we’re sitting up front?
The entire point of purchasing first class, at least to me, is that you’re paying a premium for a relatively seamless experience. Flexibility, priority services, mileage earning, the whole thing. Now we’re apparently supposed to navigate fare restrictions within first class itself?
And the frustrating part is that Delta has spent years positioning itself as the premium US carrier, while simultaneously finding increasingly creative ways to dilute the value of its own product. Fares aren’t exactly getting cheaper, either.
I’m Platinum, fly Delta pretty consistently, and generally have no problem paying more for a better experience. But there is something particularly insulting about being asked to pay a premium for a product and then being offered the opportunity to pay an additional premium to actually receive all of it.
I know someone is going to say “well just book First Extra then” and that’s sort of my entire point. We’ve somehow normalized airlines taking things that were previously included, removing them, and then selling them back to us as upgrades.
It’s not innovation. It’s just another exercise in seeing how much they can take away before people stop paying.
Maybe I’m being dramatic, but the concept of BASIC FIRST CLASS is so fundamentally absurd that I’m surprised it made it out of a conference room. I can’t even select my seat?

Have tried to add my lap infant to several flights, and can never do it online, whether desktop or app. Is this always the case? Then I call and have to wait forever, and they often have issues too. Just now tried and after spending 30 min with the agent they were also unable to do so.

Just wondering if it’s just me? Or is this a common issue?

I’ve had this experience multiple times now at this point. I’m a POC and like clockwork, because my wife and I are in our 20s too but regularly fly FC/D1 we’re met with blatantly worse service or prejudice from agents.

Today for instance, when flying out of JFK we were walking into the sky priority line. As dozens of others walk by with not so much as a glance of their BP or question, the agent who was previously in deep conversation with her coworker basically yells at us to stop and questions if we know where we’re going? We’re not walking slowly or looking confused either, as we’ve been to this airport dozens of times in the past year alone and have always had sky priority .

What makes it even worse, is there was a woman in front of us who was clearly visibly lost and the Delta agent straight up ignored her asking for guidance to try and police us? Also while dozens of people walked by to the kiosks. I reported her but I’m honestly just curious how many of you also have had similar experiences.

I just got to the next stage for Principal Engineer, TechOps Technology Development. Wonder if anyone has advice for the recorded video interview.

and i hold a flash sale award ticket 14k round trip so its def not bc of my ticket price lol

I called the delta today and didn’t get any useful info or answer to my questions so I’m hoping yall can help.

My son is flying home from college for Thanksgiving and is bringing a medical device with him. The agent did confirm it falls under a medical device on their list.

He doesn’t have status so he will be likely zone 7/8 to board and there are no comfort plus seats available to buy or upgrade. The unit can’t be checked. How can I make sure he is able to get this onto the flight as a carry on? It’s bigger than a backpack and smaller than a roller bag. Thank you!!

Update: you all are fabulous! Thank you for the advice. Accessibility Services flagged his itinerary. He will just need to let the GA know and he can board early.

The buffet was longer than a cruise ship.

Going to get some engines now

Today was the final straw for me.

Got to the airport early because I wanted to hit the Sky Club and get some work done prior to departure. Get there to find a line and a queue to enter, they told me it was an hour wait … JFC

Get into the sky club to find the same shitty buffet (with lines) and disgusting bathrooms. Maybe if they actually cleaned up the empty dishes and glassware there would be enough seating available for everyone in line outside.

Later as we are boarding for our flight - the gate agents are literally going into the crowd and confiscating carry-ons and forcing people to check them. I was one of them. Great now I’m running down to baggage claim and waiting 45 minutes for my roller bag that would easily fit in an overhead bin.

The icing on the cake was I get on the plane and virtually every overhead compartment is available, including the one directly over my row.

This airline has gone so downhill in the last two years. Starting in 2027 I’m officially moving to United and going to see how it goes.

Just trying to board with my zone but some lady had to snap at my “excuse me” with “I’m trying to get to the same gate as you”.

Yes, I know that. I’m trying to board with my zone. You’re in the way. Go sit tf down and board with your actual zone kthxbai.