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Trying to get to Bkk in Feb always used NWA to get there. Since our service charge agreement has gone away, where we could buy a Business class ticket. Our agreement with DL is zed-lo and priority code s3d, would i go ahead of Buddy Pass ticket holders. Since Flt 295 Starts in SEA and goes all the way thru would i have priorty over people getting on in NRT. What r the chances of me getting Business Class. I can route SEA PDX SFO LAX.
I'm not aware of any no agreement to put zed lo tkt holders in biz elite on DL
Interesting question!
If you fly S3 anyhting (so how is that a zed--are you sure it's not a yield fare?) you'd be technically ahead of S4 buddies but they have the right to business class and zeds don't (unless you have something in writing??) hmmmm--maybe there is more to this??
I have not seen any zeds forward lately on INT travel routes, so I doubt you should count on it. If you're flying zed you shouldn't have any connection priority over emp pass riders, should you? I'd call your pass bureau but I don't see how zed gives you S3anything? That doesn't seem correct (as in that's not really a zed, it's another type of pass?)
Our rules state zed low on partners is still zed--below buddy passes and coach only.
Please let us know what you discover. Thanks!
hmm interesting. On our pass policy website says Listing 800-221-1212, boarding priority code S3D... Zed low fare.
well, curiouser and curiouser....can't wait to hear from more folks
good luck w/biz class
PS--our agreement [in reverse] states coach Y class only on AS on zed low just like most OALs, which puts us after any AS buddy pass riders
Just spoke with the Pass bureau and that is the agreement--Priorty Code S3D. She mention that Delta is good for upgrading non-revs. I just want a seat dont care where it is. Yes it is difficult non-reving out of BKK. Always have a back-up plan. CI/BR/Klm airlines works great for that.
That is still very strange that you can displace a DL employee's buddy pass rider, when we don't have that priority on AS on a zed as DL employees. Have at it, havoc and create a great trip! If you need a really good spa in BKK in the embassy area, let me know!
I asked a friend about your priority code. He said S3D is for Skyteam employees on Delta, and also for codeshare airlines employees.
It puts you before all buddy passes.
I suppose that you fall into the "codeshare airlines employees" box.
Is that right?
i found this out,,take a look in the Genereal disscussion from of this site,,,First/business class upgrades on major carriers.
I don't see a link to anything?
google...priorty code s3d. you should be able to find link.
I still don't understand why you think an OAL zed ticket entitles you an upgrade. If you are entitled to use S3D, that's just for boarding--you are only entitled to be ticketed in Y, no matter your priority code. Should be no different for AA or UA or AS or any OAL if it's zed ticket--low, med, high, if the class is J. Times have changed if you are accustomed to getting upgraded on DL ; just trying to explain what I experience on a frequent basis when I nonrev (usually once or twice a month) on our AC.
I've talked w/INT cabin crews on DL (often) and they hate to be put in a difficult situation about upgrading onboard for OAL or partner airline employees on zeds. A lines/leaders tell me they've been intruded on while boarding and it makes such a scene and they typically won't tolerate anything after boarding passes are issued.
All that aside, I'll be happy to check loads if I can.
just comes back to this thread
still doesn't entitle you to business class
I'll ck loads if you need at the time
Yes, as a Delta codeshare partner you would list as S3D and that will allow the gate agents to clear you before all S4's including Delta employee buddy passriders...and it entitles you to coach class only...if you are on a thru flight with same flight number you would be above all S3D's and S4's who would board at that stopping point, but you could be pulled off for anyone traveling on higher priority...
The issue with coach vs 1st or business is this - it all depends on the gate agent working the flight...I know some gate agents who were "wronged" (their words not mine) and placed in coach on skyteam or codeshare flights with 1st or biz wide open, and will only put those employees in coach, then there are agents like me who will put anyone in 1st or biz they can because it is the best thing to do...the issue is the S3D is inhibited and will not allow you to be placed in 1st or biz, the gate agent has to change your priority to S4 to be able to place you in 1st or biz...
very well stated!Quote:
Originally Posted by DeltaFlyer
thanks for answering my question, Thats what i wanted to know. You learn something new everyday. We all know its up to the gate agent, i always bring Godiva. load check would be great
happy to check actual dates when it comes around
We'll likely be on our way to/from Beijing first 2 wks Feb, so just let me know what works best a little in advance
its been years since i have flown on Delta. i was dressed in slacks,collared shirt and dress shoes and was denied boarding out of Mia in 1995, i was able to get on the flt cause they had a suit jacket and tie for me to wear. I guess it was a strict dress code policy for nonrev. Im curious to know the dress code now. thx
The dress code is now, in my opinion, way too relaxed....you are allowed to wear shorts, t-shirts and flipflops (even in 1st) as long as the items are clean and no offensive slogans or pictures on the tshirt...no midriff shirts, PJ's, dirty or torn clothes, houseshoes and you should be fine...Quote:
Originally Posted by havoc
Before I was in the DL system, I was often upgraded on ZED fares with Delta, even on international flights.
I never asked for it and I did not expect it but the agents were nice enough to do it.