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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #140 on: February 07, 2021, 11:25:29 AM »
Question to those that fly Delta....

As a platinum medallion... If I book a low fare and then want to change to a better (more expensive) flight... Does Delta allow free changes 24 hours in advance (like Mosaic) or do I have to pay the fare difference?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #141 on: February 07, 2021, 11:54:12 AM »
Question to those that fly Delta....

As a platinum medallion... If I book a low fare and then want to change to a better (more expensive) flight... Does Delta allow free changes 24 hours in advance (like Mosaic) or do I have to pay the fare difference?
https://www.delta.com/us/en/change-cancel/same-day-flight-change

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #142 on: February 07, 2021, 12:07:35 PM »
https://www.delta.com/us/en/change-cancel/same-day-flight-change
I saw that. It says the the fee is waived, but not the fare difference.
Is that true? Do they charge the fare difference for Platinum members, that's my question?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #143 on: February 07, 2021, 12:22:09 PM »
I saw that. It says the the fee is waived, but not the fare difference.
Is that true? Do they charge the fare difference for Platinum members, that's my question?
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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #144 on: February 07, 2021, 12:24:02 PM »
I saw that. It says the the fee is waived, but not the fare difference.
Is that true? Do they charge the fare difference for Platinum members, that's my question?
doesnt mention fare differance only mentions fare class

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #145 on: February 07, 2021, 12:24:59 PM »
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I'm trying to book a mileage run to complete my status... I can't take the risk of having to pay the difference in cost, as the cheapest flight (just for that one leg) is $80 vs the flight I want to be on which is $500+!

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #146 on: February 07, 2021, 12:27:29 PM »
I'm trying to book a mileage run to complete my status... I can't take the risk of having to pay the difference in cost, as the cheapest flight (just for that one leg) is $80 vs the flight I want to be on which is $500+!
text them short code is 33582

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #147 on: February 09, 2021, 11:51:56 PM »
How does Delta One seats compare to JetBlue Mint seats on a JFK-LAS flight... If they are both the same fare, which is the better option?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #148 on: February 15, 2021, 01:11:09 PM »
I would choose MINT

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #149 on: February 16, 2021, 09:08:35 AM »
Careful. Basic tickets don't work for status match
even for the one that was invited to?> back a few months ago? i dont recall seeing any exceptions to fare class in the t&c

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #150 on: February 16, 2021, 09:48:41 AM »
https://www.delta.com/content/www/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/status-match-promotions.html?mkcpgn=EM_MKTG_SPOP_CL_201015_AA900836_A01B_P0_NY&j=147178&sfmc_sub=17979300&l=26_HTML&u=6781689&mid=10965567&jb=684
Flights that are both marketed and operated by SkyMiles Partner Airlines, Award Tickets, Basic Economy/E fare class, and promotional (including complimentary, barter, or opaque) tickets do not qualify for this offer and will not count toward the challenge.

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #151 on: February 16, 2021, 12:18:50 PM »
Delta has flights from JFK to BOS for $79 each way in main economy ($49 in basic).
Flight is about 1:15
Check your Amex biz plat if you have the offer for $40 back when spending $200 on Delta ("in one or more transactions")
DL has one flight a day from jfk and one from lga
OP was looking for 3 same day r/t if i read correctly

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #152 on: February 17, 2021, 12:23:15 PM »
Question:

I messed up.

I booked a 6:00 AM flight instead of a 6:00 PM flight, weeks ago. I just noticed my mistake and the correct flight is 5x the cost now and the flight I need is VERY full, only a couple of seats left.

I am Platinum.

What are my best options of getting my flight switched without paying the extra cost?

Do I reach out now, 4 days before the flight?
Do I wait until 24 hours before the flight?

Is there any chance that they will move me without having to pay extra?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #153 on: February 17, 2021, 01:54:30 PM »
Question:

I messed up.

I booked a 6:00 AM flight instead of a 6:00 PM flight, weeks ago. I just noticed my mistake and the correct flight is 5x the cost now and the flight I need is VERY full, only a couple of seats left.

I am Platinum.

What are my best options of getting my flight switched without paying the extra cost?

Do I reach out now, 4 days before the flight?
Do I wait until 24 hours before the flight?

Is there any chance that they will move me without having to pay extra?
PUTPAC

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #154 on: February 17, 2021, 03:56:34 PM »

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #155 on: February 17, 2021, 08:06:59 PM »
Worked. Thanks
and what did they tell you?

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #156 on: February 17, 2021, 08:16:30 PM »
and what did they tell you?
Switched the flight without any charges

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #157 on: February 24, 2021, 05:00:20 PM »
got this email today:

As you dream of travel plans ahead, we’re committed to giving more value to Members like you by making it easier to earn a higher Tier of Status. We’ve extended the qualification period for the elevated Status Match challenge through May 31, 2021, giving you more time to earn your Status through January 31, 2022.

As a valued traveler, know that we have your back and are committed to making your flying experience safe and enjoyable from start to finish. In fact, we are the only U.S. airline that is continuing to block middle or select aisle seats and limiting the number of customers per flight through April 30.


my original exp date was 3/31

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #158 on: February 24, 2021, 07:29:50 PM »
got this email today:

As you dream of travel plans ahead, we’re committed to giving more value to Members like you by making it easier to earn a higher Tier of Status. We’ve extended the qualification period for the elevated Status Match challenge through May 31, 2021, giving you more time to earn your Status through January 31, 2022.

As a valued traveler, know that we have your back and are committed to making your flying experience safe and enjoyable from start to finish. In fact, we are the only U.S. airline that is continuing to block middle or select aisle seats and limiting the number of customers per flight through April 30.


my original exp date was 3/31
And I just finished my mileage run this past Sunday :-)

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Re: Delta limited time Status Match
« Reply #159 on: February 24, 2021, 07:40:57 PM »
Just came here to post this. Already settled on only doing 2 round trips for gold. Now I have chance for platinum.. yay